Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology - Department of Architecture

Department of Architecture

The Department of Architecture was established in the year 1993 & the First batch graduated in the year 1998. The Department is under the faculty of Engineering and Technology and runs as per the norms of the Council of Architecture and AICTE. The department aims to develop a great seat of learning for young Architects with high intellectual qualities to meet the challenges of the changing scenario of the world. The department is committed to maintain high standards of discipline and achieve high academic excellence. To achieve this, the effort has to be planned in a pragmatic manner taking stock of what exists and what needs to be developed/ required in time with the standards prescribed by COA in a phased manner.

COA is apex statutory body which regulates & controls the profession& education of Architecture in the country. It is thus mandatory for any & every Institution imparting education in Architecture at UG & / PG level, to meet their prescribed standards for the same. Every graduate is supposed to get registered with the body to be legitimately called as “Architect” & pursue the profession of Architecture in the country. Major Thrust Areas Of The Departments

The global acceptance and unlimited advantage of computers in terms of its input led to a major drift towards computer designing and drafting. The facilities provided by the department include the following:

Computerized Studios Computer designing and drafting labs with the related infrastructure. Availability of latest software for design and drafting.

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