Das, Kaustubh
Revamping humanities education in architecture instilling a sense of purpose. - Vol.87(8), Aug - Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2022 - 110-111p.
The need for revamping architectural education is perhaps a universally
accepted fact. While incorporation of new technological courses in
curriculum suffices for upgrading technical skills, teaching of humanities
requires a more inventive approach. Taught as discrete entities rarely
integrated in studio, students often fail to see the relevance of these
subjects. This is resulting in architects who are at best well equipped in
technological applications but largely oblivious to socio-cultural concerns.
The effect of a misguided enthusiasm for technology and neglect of
socio-cultural concerns is well exemplified by the failure of the Modern
Movement. The problem is intensified further at the scale of Urbanism
where one has to address the needs of a collective society. Concerned with
habitation successful architecture is one that is not only technically sound
but satisfies the social aspirations as well. Thus knowledge of these socio-
cultural aspects is essential not only for intellectual development but also
for professional growth. Attempting to devise effective teaching/learning
techniques for humanities in the curriculum, the paper aims to facilitate
the student understanding by integrating the learning into studio projects
to realize potential applications.
ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)
Revamping humanities education in architecture instilling a sense of purpose. - Vol.87(8), Aug - Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2022 - 110-111p.
The need for revamping architectural education is perhaps a universally
accepted fact. While incorporation of new technological courses in
curriculum suffices for upgrading technical skills, teaching of humanities
requires a more inventive approach. Taught as discrete entities rarely
integrated in studio, students often fail to see the relevance of these
subjects. This is resulting in architects who are at best well equipped in
technological applications but largely oblivious to socio-cultural concerns.
The effect of a misguided enthusiasm for technology and neglect of
socio-cultural concerns is well exemplified by the failure of the Modern
Movement. The problem is intensified further at the scale of Urbanism
where one has to address the needs of a collective society. Concerned with
habitation successful architecture is one that is not only technically sound
but satisfies the social aspirations as well. Thus knowledge of these socio-
cultural aspects is essential not only for intellectual development but also
for professional growth. Attempting to devise effective teaching/learning
techniques for humanities in the curriculum, the paper aims to facilitate
the student understanding by integrating the learning into studio projects
to realize potential applications.
ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)