• 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.

• 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 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.

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.

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Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Head of Department
Architecture
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
Himachal Pradesh, Pin No. 177005, India.
Phone No. : 01972- 254900
HoD Email : head.arch@nith.ac.in
Office Email : office.arch@nith.ac.in