Gaps between professional readiness and education of architecture
- Vol.86(10), Oct
- Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2021
- 106-109p.
Our nation is in a stage of development where we are fast creating infrastructure, and heavy investment is coming into the building industry. This offers us unprecedented opportunities of growth. However, along with it comes the challenge of keeping up with international standards of design and delivery. In response, architectural practice is becoming more financially competitive and technologically challenging. Unfortunately, architectural education has been unable to keep up with the changing needs, and when fresh graduates reach the profession, they are at a loss, and need to get further professional education. These gaps between university education and professional readiness need to be addressed sooner rather than later.