Bengal Engineering & Science University, shibpur

The Department of Architecture and Planning at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur offers a comprehensive architectural education. The program emphasizes a diversified curriculum encouraging independent, innovative thinking through teaching, research and service. The department aims to cultivate awareness of cultural, social, historical, and technological aspects of design, promoting sustainable and humane approaches to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities. The curriculum covers architectural design, history, theory, construction technology, building services, urban design, and landscape architecture. Students engage in studio work, developing design skills through projects ranging from residential units to urban planning scenarios. The department also focuses on responsible resource use and sensitivity to ethno-cultural diversity.