KLS Gogte Institute of Technology- Belagavi

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B. Arch)

Architecture, as a synthesis of arts and science, requires integration of creative ideas and constructive practices. Department of Architecture was started by KLS society in 1998 with the aim of providing inspiring academic programme in an appropriate framework for learning. The Department offers Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B. Arch) under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, approved by Council of Architecture, New Delhi. The department has excellent Academic environment with committed faculty and excellent leadership. Discipline & perfection are virtues nurtured in the department. The department strives to develop creativity and artistic skills among the students. Since its inception, students graduating from this institute have excelled in the university examinations and other competitions at state and national level. The Alumni of the department are either self employed or Working in leading Architectural firms in India and abroad. Architecture Department has made its impact in Karnataka and National Level at various platforms like architectural forums, student meets, competitions etc. Along with excellent education, the Department also offers consultancy services in the form of Design cell.

Vision

The Department of Architecture shall standout as the Department of excellence in architectural education and space making, in training individuals for outstanding caliber, character and holistic development.

Mission

To train the students to grapple with the complex issues that are emerging in today’s society and encourage them to be designers who will find architectural solutions that respond appropriately to culture, climate and context.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO’s)

1. Architectural Knowledge: Apply the requisite knowledge to create Architectural designs that satisfy aesthetic, functional and technical requirements for liveable habitats responding to divergent arts, cultural, social, physical and environmental contexts.
2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyse complex Architectural design problems for reaching substantiated conclusions.
3. Evolving Design Solutions: Design solutions for complex Architectural problems that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the aesthetic, cultural, societal, economical, physical, environmental and technological concerns.
4. Critical Thinking: Use analysis and interpretation of data, research-based knowledge, research methods and design approaches to critically evaluate and synthesize appropriate design solutions.
5. Adaptability to latest Tools and Techniques: Learn and apply latest design softwares and techniques for representing and communicating Architectural designs.
6. The Architect and Society: Apply Architectural skills to address complex issues concerning society, culture, health, safety and legal aspects to achieve holistic development.
7. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the Architectural solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for creating healthy communities and sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the Architectural practice.
9. Individual and Team-work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings according to changing global scenarios.
10. Communication: Apply communication skills to effectively manage challenging professional demands, to communicate, present, deliver ideas and design solutions.
11. Project Management Skills: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project financing and management principles and apply these to profession, individually or as a team to successfully manage complex projects in multidisciplinary environments.
12. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need and ability to consistently engage in independent and lifelong learning in the ever changing global context.