Department of Architecture

Introduction

Architecture is considered one of the essential disciplines necessary in city development and urbanization. In general it aims at building cities, roads, homes, hospitals, and other city landmarks as well as site and area planning. Designing in Architecture normally include all that add artistic, philosophical, and psychological dimensions to buildings. The department of Architecture is the youngest Department at the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, and was established in 2000. The Department has been imparting Quality education to B. Arch & M. Arch. (Sustainable Architecture) students by reviewing its curricula from time to time, modernizing its laboratories with state of the art equipments and latest softwares. The classrooms are well equipped with all modern electronic audio-visual facilities. Presently, the department offers a five-year undergraduate course which includes semester training and two year M.Arch. (Sustainable Architecture) as per the norms of the Council of Architecture. The department has a very cognitive work environment where innovation is encouraged. Student teacher interaction levels are very high, to the extent that each teacher knows the strengths of each of his students. The Institute also offers MHRD scholarship to GATE qualified candidates.

Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision:

The Vision of the department is to be a leading department in the region where it provides the highest quality of education and develops responsible, educated, and professional architects who are able to create a better world through unique and effective architectural ideas and solutions.

Mission:

Architecture is the formal expression of the social, political, cultural, economic and environmental forces that shape a society. In addition to the production of buildings, architecture includes the development of ideas about the built environment. Thus, not only its a profession but also a discipline that requires both technical and intellectual competence and rigor. In light of this understanding, the educational mission of the Department of Architecture is as follows: To educate individuals in the art and science of architecture so they can assume leading and creative roles as architects and building professionals that respond to the specific needs of the society. To instil a commitment with the students as to the health, safety and welfare of building users and to enrich the quality of life. To foster a critical understanding, and exploration of the artistic, cultural, technological, and ideological forces that impact the built environment To supply students with the knowledge and the means to become active participants in the intellectual discourse of the discipline of architecture.

The Goals:

The architecture curriculum has been designed to achieve the following goals: Establish an academic center that provides for architectural consultations directed toward professional practice on private and government levels. Establish an academic center that would provide architectural communication channels locally, regionally, and internationally.

STRENGTH OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Architecture course is a diverse group of individuals (students, faculty and lab assistants) with a wide range of experience and a common goal of excellence. The greatest strength of the Deptt. is the faculty with diverse specialisation, devoted teaching and their intellect. The Deptt. of Architecture, NIT Hamirpur is the only Deptt. in the Himachal Pradesh state. This Deptt. is undertaking the minor and major projects related with Hill Architecture and other regional issues. The Deptt. is well equipped to document the ancient heritage buildings, monuments and temples. The Deptt. of Architecture is recognised nationally, the outstanding graduates are produced as testified by their employers. A good Academic environment, with well established labs, spacious and well ventilated class rooms, a good library to give a logical ending to the creative ideas. Multidisciplinary programs and courses Good quality educational aids. Culture of mutual respect between faculty and students. The diverse Architectural projects can be undertaken by the faculty and the students at regional level. Respect for diversity of views, a move towards independent thinking, and individual goals are recognized. A good amount of pedestrian and vehicular circulation exists. The Academic zone is very well connected with the residential zone. Less than ten minutes walk from the hostels and residences to the Deptt.

Professor

Name	Area of Specialization	Phone No.	Email	View Profile
Bhanu M. Marwaha	Master Plans and Action area plans of cities/neighbourhood/campuses, Housing, ICT & Built Environment and Contextual local Architecture	254914	bhanu@nith.ac.in	View Profile
Minakshi Jain	Sustainable Architecture, Vernacular Architecture and Hill Architecture	254910	minakshi@nith.ac.in	View Profile

Associate Professor

Name	Area of Specialization	Phone No.	Email	View Profile
Inderpal Singh	Sustainable Architecture, Eco-Tourism planning and Regional planning practices and policies	254912	ipsingh@nith.ac.in	View Profile

Assistant Professor Grade-I

Name	Area of Specialization	Phone No.	Email	View Profile
Aniket Sharma	Building Regulations Life cycle Analysis of Buildings Green Buildings	254928	aniket@nith.ac.in	View Profile
Puneet Sharma	Urban Design for small urban agglomerations Sustainable Development in Hill Towns Transportation alternatives	254926	architect.puneet@nith.ac.in	View Profile
Vandna Sharma	Vernacular and Traditional architecture, Sustainable building materials and Hill settlement planning	254920	vandna@nith.ac.in	View Profile

Assistant Professor Grade-II

Name	Area of Specialization	Phone No.	Email	View Profile
Amanjeet Kaur	Heritage and Conservation of Built Environment, Culturally responsive environments, Traditional houses in hills	254901	amanjeet@nith.ac.in	View Profile
Neetu kapoor	Hill architecture, GIS application in Architecture and Planning	254930	neetu@nith.ac.in	View Profile
Rashmi Kumari	Architecture and Planning	254901	rashmi@nith.ac.in	View Profile
Sandeep Sharma	Climate Responsive Architecture, Sustainable Habitat and Blue-Green Infrastructure	254901	sandeep@nith.ac.in	View Profile
Venu Shree	Intelligent Building Systems, Indoor Environment and Sustainable Design	254922	venushree@nith.ac.in	View Profile

OFFICE STAFF

Name	Designation	Phone No. (01972)	Email
Vijay Kumar	Attendant	254901	--

Technical Staff

Name	Designation	Phone No. (01972)	Email
Ajay Gupta	Tech. Gr.-II	254903	--
Reeta Singh	Sr. Technician	254905	--
Sukhdev Singh	Sr. Technician	254904	--

UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The department offers a five-year B.Arch. degree course with ten semesters including six months practical training.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The department offers a two years M.Arch. in Sustainable Architecture.

DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES

The department offers Ph.D. course in Architecture

Description about the lab: The lab aims to familiarize students with latest building materials used for construction; finishes for walls, roofing, flooring and joinery; various fixtures used in buildings and other materials. The students also get an idea of the construction details involved.

Item	Quantity
OIC Name: Ar Venu Shree Technician: Sh Sukhdev Singh
Equipment Details
Wooden Table(small)	21
Wooden Table(big)	3
Display Panel	8
Soft Board(light brown)	2
Book case(wooden)	1
Drawing Board	2
Dummies Box(Wooden)	1
Pickaxe	3
Spade	3
Kassi	3
Garmala(iron, Wooden)	2
Karndi	3
Tool Set(wooden)	1
Tasla	3
Brick Hammer	1
Steel Pot	1
Samples of diff. flooring and roofing materials	-
Samples of different sanitary fittings.	-
Samples of electrical fixtures	-

Description about the lab: The lab is meant for conducting research activities and is equipped with all the necessary equipment and necessary infrastructure for ongoing research projects. The documentation of vernacular and heritage buildings is undertaken under this lab. So far the department has conducted documentation of 20 buildings.

Hardware	Quantity	Software	Quantity
OIC Name: Dr. Vandna Sharma Technician: Sh Ajay Gupta
Equipment Details

Description about the lab: The lab aims to provide infrastructure for students to learn various software’s used in architecture and use these skills in the subject of Architectural Design, Building construction and others.

Name of Equipment	Quantity (Nos)	Issued (Nos)
OIC Name: Dr. I.P. Singh Technician: Sh. Ajay Gupta
Equipment Details
Intel PC Pentium IIIbr	02	-
Intel PC Pentium IV	09	3
Desktop IBM (PC)	24	-
Acer Core 2 Duo	09	6
Acer Core2 Quad	27	3
Microphone	08	2
U.P.S 5 KVA Online	02	-
U.P.S 1.5 KVA	01	-
U.P.S 6 KVA	01	-
HP Inkjet Printer 640 C	01	-
HP Inkjet Printer 656 C	02	-
Dot Matrix Printer	02	-
Deskjet Printer HP 3325	01	2
Scanner A0 size	01	-
Server	02	-
Larger format Color Plotter A0 size	02	-
Computer Chairs	84	-
Visiting Chairs	04	-
Revolving High Back Chairs	02	-
Archi CAD (For 20 users)	01	-
Auto CAD 2005	01	-
Auto Desk Educational Solution Set for Architecture (10 users)	01	-
Auto CAD Revit Architecture Suite 2009-10(10 users)	01	-
CD Writer	01	-
*White Board (64)**	01	-
3Ds Max 7	01	-
Corel Draw Graphic Suite 12	01	-
Panasonic LCD Projector	01	-
IP Phone	01	-
Speakers	06	22
U.P.S. .5KVA	-	10
Laser Printer Wipro2050	-	2
Laser Jet Printer(A4 size)	-	2
HP Printer (A3 Size)	-	1

Description about the lab: The climatology lab aims to make students aware of concepts involved in climate analysis, data collection for energy analysis and use the same in design process.

Name of Items	Quantity
OIC Name: Dr. Aniket Sharma Technician: Sh Sukhdev Singh
Equipment Details
Aneroid Barometer	01 No.
Dry&Wet Bulb Thermometer	02 Nos.
Glass Plate6x6x5mm	30 Nos.
Globe [30mm] dia dual political& physical	01 No.
Maximum and Minimum Thermometer	01 No.
Pedo Meter	01 No.
Self Recording Rain Gauge	01 No.
Sun Shine Data Recorder	01 No.
Sun Shine Chart for one year	01 No.
Wind Wane Apparatus as per is 5799-1970	01 No.
Whirling Psychomotor	01 No.
World Map [75x100cm] Geographical	01 No.

Description about the lab: The students learn the documentation and site survey process using equipment in the lab. Measure drawing of existing sites is part of course curriculum of third year.

Name of Equipment	Quantity in Nos.
OIC Name: Ar Amanjeet Kaur Technician: Sh Ajay Gupta
Equipment Details
Theodolite (Direct reading vernier transit) 175mm, 20 sec. accuracy, complete with optical plummet arrangement made of full brass. With Telescopic stand in aluminum with anodized heavy pattern very sturdy and fitted with shoulder strap for Theodolite	05
Dumpy level 300mm, IFA. 45 sec. accuracy, along with 8 minutes sensitive cross bubble, compass having ring with all accessories and telescopic stand.	05
Telescopic Alidade 178mm I.F. vertical circle reading 30 minutes with vernier. Graduated extendable base plate 15. Sensitive sprit level mounted on the top telescope and circular bubble on straight edge complete with all accessories	05
Leveling staff as per ISS No. 1779/1961 division 5mm divided in 200 sub division push button automatic locking system (4 mtr.) aluminum folding type staves.	05
Leveling staff as per ISS No. 1779/1961 division 5mm divided in 200 sub division push button automatic locking system (6 mtr.) aluminum telescopic staff (3 pieces) in canvas cover.	05
Prismatic compass made by non magnetic alloy, circle graduated 30 minutes (.5) with sliding lenstic prism fitted with coloured glass.(125mm dia) brass body and aluminum stand	05
Plain table with accessories (750x600x25mm) with protected corner. Teak wood stand in canvas case, survey of India Pattern Alidade, Brass Sprit Level, brass magnet compass, Brass fork, Brass bob all packed in wooden box.	05
Spirit level 150mm Rectangular body pattern in case (brass body) adjustable	05
Measuring chain (30 mtr.) as per ISI 150 links & 5 arrows	05
Plumb bob with thread	15
Arrows	15
Measuring Tape (Steel Tape),30M,	05
Measuring Tape (fiber glass)30M	05
Measuring Tape (Metallic),30M,	05
Ranging Rods steel, painted in two colour(3M)	10

Description about the lab: The lab is equipped with latest equipment required for holding seminars, conferences, presentations and interactive talks.

OIC Name: Dr Rashmi Kumari
Technician: Mrs Reeta Singh

Equipment Details

LCD Projector -2 Nos.
Overhead Projector
Slide Projector
DVD Player
Colored TV
ELMO Opaque Paper presenter
Digital Camera
Video Camera
Samsung Visualiser
REPROGRAPHY LAB
Ammonia Printing Machine 01
Topo-table 02
Rottring Pen Set
Architectural Drawing set

Description about the lab: The lab displays the artistic works of students under various subjects.

Hardware	Quantity	Software	Quantity
OIC Name: Dr Bhanu M. Marwaha Technician: Mrs Reeta Singh
Equipment Details

Description about the lab: It is equipped with latest wood cutting, carving and plaining equipment used to make students understand the wood joints. They can have hands-on experience and use the skill in future projects.

Item	Quantity
OIC Name: Dr Bhanu Marwaha Technician: Sh Sukhdev Singh
Equipment Details
Bench Vice	38Nos
Electric Hand Drill Machine	01 No
Planner [14� steel body]	18Nos
Puffer & Grinder	38Nos
Spray Gun with Compressor	01 No
Vertical drill	01 No
Godrej store well [Steel Almirah]	01 No
Working Table[Wooden]8x4x2-6	08 Nos
Stool	30 Nos
Carpentry Tool kit-I 1. Smoothing Plane 10iron[anant make] 2. Hand Saw 12with plastic handle 3. Mortise Chisel with plastic handle 4. Mortise Chisel with plastic handle 3/8 5. Mortise Chisel with plastic handle 6. Firmer Chisel with plastic handle 7. Firmer Chisel with plastic handle 3/4 8. Firmer Chisel with plastic handle 1 9. Firmer Chisel with plastic handle 1 10.Cross Pane Hammer with handle 11.Pincer size 8 12.Try Squar size 9 13.Steel Foot Rule 12 14. Hand Drill Machine jaw size 15.Marking Gauge 8 iron 16.Screw Driver size 12[Taperia] 17.Square File with handle 10[JK bastered] 18. Round File with handle 10[JK bastered] 19.Half Round File with handle 10[bastered] 20.Rasp Cut File with handle 10[JK]	20 Nos 20 Nos 20 Nos 20 Nos 20 Nos 20 Nos 20 Nos 20 Nos 20 Nos 15 Nos 10 Nos 20 Nos 20 Nos 05 Nos 20 Nos 10 Nos 20 Nos 20 Nos 10 Nos 10 Nos
Planner GHO 001[Electric]	15 Nos
Circullar Saw[GS-109]	01 No
Table Saw	01 No
Jig Saw	03 Nos
Rotary Drill Machine	01 No
Orbital Sander	01 No
Blower	01 No
Cord less Screw Driver	01 No
Godrej Table[T-102]	01 No
Godrej Chair	01 No
Green Chalk Board	01 No

Description about the lab: The models prepared by final year students are displayed in this lab for the reference and understanding of different site and building design concepts. The lab also has space to prepare models with special reference to cutting of contours.

Name of Items	Quantity
OIC Name: Ar Neetu Kapoor Technician: Sh Sukhdev Singh
Equipment Details
Working Table[Wooden]8x4x2-6	01 No
Working Table[Wooden with glass top]8x4x2-6	04 Nos
Circullar Saw	01 No
Router Machine	01 No
Dremal Multi tools	01 No
Dremal Rotary tools	01 No
Dremal Engraver	01 No
Dremal Glue Gun	01 No
Jig saw	02Nos
Smart kit	01No
Blower	01No

Description about the lab:-The lab will operate for improving the resilience at city and town level. The thrust of the research will be to develop community based resilience in hill towns of H.P. Another aspect of sustainable urban development on hills will also be researched and propagated through this lab.

Hardware	Quantity	Software	Quantity
OIC Name: Dr. Puneet Sharma
Equipment Details
Laptop	04	AutoCAD	01
Desktop	04	Photoshop	01
A0 Plotter	01	Corel Draw	01
		Sketch Up	Freeware

Dr. I.P. Singh

Head of Department
Architecture
NIT Hamirpur,
Himachal Pradesh, PIN 177005, India.
Tel No. : 01972- 254900
Email : head.arch@nith.ac.in