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.
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.
| Name | Designation | Phone No. (01972) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sh. Dharam Singh | Assistant SG-II | 254901 | |
| Sh. Vijay Kumar | Attendant | 254901 |
| Name | Designation | Phone No. (01972) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sh. Ajay Gupta | Technician SG-II | 254903 | |
| Ar. Reeta Singh | Sr. Technician | 254905 | |
| Sh. Sukhdev Singh | Sr. Technician | 254904 |
The department offers a five-year B.Arch. degree course with ten semesters including six months practical training.
The department offers a two years M.Arch. in Sustainable Architecture.
| Branch | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| B. Arch. | Scheme & Syllabus |
| M. Arch. | Scheme & Syllabus |
| Name of Items | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Soft Board/New(Light Brown 4*8) | 02 |
| Soft Board/Old(Blue 02-4*5/02-4*8) | 04 |
| Revolving Chair | 02 |
| Armless Computer Chair(Blue) | 09 |
| Computer Table(White) | 09 |
| Table Lamp | 01 |
| Wooden Table(Single Drawer Small Size) | 01 |
| Wooden Table(Medium Size) | 02 |
| Executive Wooden Table(Big Size) | 01 |
| Wooden Chair | 02 |
| Wooden Panel Painting(Big Size) | 03 |
| Wooden Panel Painting(Small Size) | 01 |
| Mica Panel Painting | 01 |
| Drawing Board | 06 |
| Graphic Station Wooden Table | 01 |
| Sculpture(Iron Rods) | 01 |
| Sculpture | 01 |
| Name of Items | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Wooden Table(small) | 21 |
| Wooden Table(big) | 03 |
| Display Panel | 08 |
| Soft Board(light brown) | 02 |
| Book case(wooden) | 01 |
| Drawing Board | 02 |
| Dummies Box(Wooden) | 01 |
| Pickaxe | 03 |
| Spade | 03 |
| Kassi | 03 |
| Garmala(iron, Wooden) | 02 |
| Karndi | 03 |
| Tool Set(wooden) | 01 |
| Tasla | 03 |
| Brick Hammer | 01 |
| Steel Pot | 01 |
| Samples of diff. flooring and roofing materials | - |
| Samples of different sanitary fittings. | - |
| Samples of electrical fixtures | - |
| Name of Equipment | Quantity (Nos) | Issued (Nos) |
|---|---|---|
| Intel PC Pentium IIIbr | 02 | - |
| Intel PC Pentium IV | 09 | 03 |
| Desktop IBM (PC) | 24 | - |
| Acer Core 2 Duo | 09 | 06 |
| Acer Core2 Quad | 27 | 03 |
| Microphone | 08 | 02 |
| 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 | 02 |
| 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 (6*4) | 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 | - | 02 |
| Laser Jet Printer(A4 size) | - | 02 |
| HP Printer (A3 Size) | - | 01 |
| Name of Equipment | Quantity in Nos. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| dept_menu_arch. | 05 |
| Measuring Tape (Metallic),30M, | 05 |
| Ranging Rods steel, painted in two colour(3M) | 10 |
| Name of Items | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Aneroid Barometer | 01 |
| Dry&Wet Bulb Thermometer | 02 |
| Glass Plate6x6x5mm | 30 |
| Globe [30mm] dia dual political& physical | 01 |
| Maximum and Minimum Thermometer | 01 |
| Pedo Meter | 01 |
| Self Recording Rain Gauge | 01 |
| Sun Shine Data Recorder | 01 |
| Sun Shine Chart for one year | 01 |
| Wind Wane Apparatus as per is 5799-1970 | 01 |
| Whirling Psychomotor | 01 |
| World Map [75x100cm] Geographical | 01 |
| Audio-Visual lab |
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| REPROGRAPHY LAB |
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| Name of Items | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bench Vice | 38 |
| Electric Hand Drill Machine | 01 |
| Planner [14 steel body] | 18 |
| Puffer & Grinder | 38 |
| Spray Gun with Compressor | 01 |
| Vertical drill | 01 |
| Godrej store well [Steel Almirah] | 01 |
| dept_menu_arch. | |
| Working Table[Wooden]8x4x2-6 | 08 |
| Stool | 30 |
| 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 |
| Planner GHO 001[Electric] | 15 |
| Circullar Saw[GS-109] | 01 |
| Table Saw | 01 |
| Jig saw | 03 |
| Rotary Drill Machine | 01 |
| Orbital Sander | 01 |
| Blower | 01 |
| Cord less Screw Driver | 01 |
| Godrej Table[T-102] | 01 |
| Godrej Chair | 01 |
| Green Chalk Board | 01 |
| Name of Items | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Working Table[Wooden]8x4x2-6 | 01 |
| Working Table[Wooden with glass top]8x4x2-6 | 04 |
| Circullar Saw | 01 |
| Router Machine | 01 |
| Dremal Multi tools | 01 |
| Dremal Rotary tools | 01 |
| Dremal Engraver | 01 |
| Dremal Glue Gun | 01 |
| Jig saw | 02 |
| Smart kit | 01 |
| Blower | 01 |
1. Landscape development of NTPC Township at Jamthal near Bilaspur. Completed Dec. 07 Project Consultant: Dr. Minakshi Jain and Ar. I.P. Singh.Total cost of the project Rs. 1.5 corer.
2. Landscape development Proposal for Area Development of Right Bank of River Satluj from DT Outlet to Maitri Setu at Koldam Hydro Project for NTPC Koldam AT JAMTAL, BARMANA. Completed Feb. 08 Project Consultant: Dr. Minakshi Jain and Ar. I.P. Singh. Total cost of the project Rs. 1.0 cores
3.Consultancy for Interiors and Accoustics of Multi Purpose Hall of Community Centre at Jamthal Township of Koldam Hydro Project Distt BARMANA. Completed May 08 Project Consultant: Dr. Minakshi Jain and Ar. I.P. Singh Total cost of the project Rs. 1.25 cores.
4. Landscape Proposal for Shaheed Smark/Small Parking near Hathli Bridge in Hamirpur. Completed June 08. Project Consultant: Dr. Minakshi Jain and Ar. Sandeep Sharma. Total cost of the project Rs. 0.75 cores.
5. Consultancy proposal for Administrative Building at NTPC Koldam Hydro Project Distt Barmana. Completed March 09 Project Consultant: Ar. I.P. Singh and Dr. Minakshi Jain Total cost of the project Rs. 7.5 cores.
6. Consultancy proposal for Development of Area between Switch Yard and Reservoir near View Point on the left bank at Satluj for NTPC Koldam Hydro Project Distt Barmana. Completed Aug. 09 Project Consultant: Dr. Minakshi Jain and Ar. I.P. Singh. Total cost of the project Rs. 2.5 cores.
7. Report on Heritage Buildings of Una District Project Consultant: Ar. Sandeep Sharma & Ar. Puneet Sharma. Total cost of the project Rs. 2.5 cores.
8. Design of Bank & Post Office Building at NIT, Hamirpur (HP) - -177 005 In Progress Project Consultant: Ar. I.P. Singh & Ar. Amitava Sarkar. Total cost of the project Rs. 3.75 cores.
9. Design of Trainees Hostel Building at NIT, Hamirpur (HP) - -177 005 In Progress Project Consultant: Ar. I.P. Singh & Dr. Minakshi Jain. Total cost of the project Rs. 7.50 cores.
10. Design of Type II residential Flats at NIT, Hamirpur (HP) - -177 005 In Progress Project Consultant: Ar. I.P. Singh & Ar. Sandeep Sharma. Total cost of the project Rs. 0.75 cores.
11. Extension of Kailash Boys Hostel at NIT Hamirpur (HP) - -177 005 In Progress Project Consultant: Ar. Aniket Sharma. Total cost of the project Rs. 3.50 cores.
12. Proposed Industrial Research Centre at NIT Hamirpur (HP) - -177 005 In Progress Project Consultant: Ar. Aniket Sharma Total cost of the project Rs. 9.00 cores.
13. Proposed Food Kiosks at NIT Hamirpur (HP) - -177 005 In Progress Project Consultant: Ar. Aniket Sharma. Total cost of the project Not estimated so far.
14. Extension of Applied Science Block at NIT Hamirpur (HP) - -177 005 In Progress Project Consultant: Ar. Puneet Sharma. Total cost of the project Rs. 3.50 cores.
15. Proposed Energy Park at NIT Hamirpur (HP) - -177 005 In Progress Project Consultant: Ar. Sandeep Sharma. Total cost of the project Not estimated so far.
16. "Application of Auto-CAD in architecture" under Community Development Programme from 24th May to 28 may, 2010 Course Coordinator : Ar. Venu Shree, Ar. Puneet Sharma & Ar, Sandeep Sharma.
17. MHRD & AICTE sponsored Summer School on “Passive Solar Building Design” from June 07-11, 2010 Course coordinators: Dr. Anoop Kumar,Dr. Varun, Ar. Venu Shree,Ar. Puneet Sharma.
18. “International Conference on Urbanism and Green Architecture (UGA-2010)”, 30-31 October, 2010. Conveners:Dr. Minakshi Jain, Ar. I.P. Singh.
19. MHRD & AICTE sponsored Winter School on “Intelligent Building Systems for Urban & Rural Areas” from 22nd – 26th February, 2010. Course coordinators: Dr. Minakshi Jain, Ar. I.P. Singh, Ar. Amitava Sarkar.
20. MHRD & AICTE sponsored Summer School on “Energy Efficient Building Systems” from 26th – 30th July, 2010. Course coordinators: Dr. Minakshi Jain, Ar. I.P. Singh, Ar. Amitava Sarkar
1. Planning for the Eco Tourism Development Model in the Hill Areas (A case study Dhauladhar circuit of Himachal Pradesh).
Principal Invigilator : Dr. I.P. Singh.
Co-Invigilator : Dr. Minakshi Jain.
2. Achieving Energy & Ecological Efficiency by Integrating Landscape with Built Form (Case Studyof a Watershed in Himachal Pradesh)
Principal Invigilator : Dr. Minakshi Jain.
Co-Invigilator : Dr. I.P. Singh.
| S.No. | Title of Project | Sponsored by | P.I./Co-Investigator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Improving compressive strength,durability properties of adobe for propagating sustainable and cost effective mass housing especially in rural areas of diffrent districts of Himachal Pradesh | SCSTE, Shimla(H.P) | Ar. Vandna Sharma |
| S.No. | Title | Agency | Period | Responsibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Design of parking spaces around various academic | NIT Hamirpur | 2012-2013 | Architect | - |
| 02 | Community gathering space,auditorium back | NIT Hamirpur | 2009 | Architect | - |
