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The book that you hold in your hands is a treasure trove of ideas to set into motion a new generation of learning for architects. As the author is a practitioner of this technology called architecture, he have often felt that globally it is the last field of knowledge that still displays vestiges of a holistic, renaissance attitude of mind. It has not fallen victim to our global love for economic development above all other considerations, and is not always a handmaiden of consumerist culture. Architects are somewhat obsessed with form. Despite this, or inspite of it, the combine and harmonize the field of applied arts with the sciences, the attitudes of engineering optimization with the expression of the visual arts, covering subjects as diverse as chemistry and history! India is possibly the world s largest future market for private sector architects today. If we do not adapt our archiectural practice, starting with our architectural teaching practices, we run the clear and present danger of becoming extinct in the race for economic development and urbanization which is truly sustainable: resilient, sufficient, and equitable. In reading this little gem of a book the author would urge the reader to look beyond formulae and descriptions, and generatean agenda for reform; beyond just the curriculum and towards transformation. As Indian society struggles to understand its architects, the profession owes a duty to itself to remain relevant to social needs and aspirations to create a nation of our dreams. And the author hopes that the beginning of that agenda can befound in the pages of this book, interpreted by every reader individually.

1. ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION: AN OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Systems of Architectural Education
1.2.1 Apprenticeship System
1.2.2 Supplementary System
1.2.3 Inclusive System of Training
1.2.4 Ecole Atelier System
1.2.5 Pupilage System
1.3 World Perspective
1.4 Asian Perspective
1.5 Present Day Issues in Context of Existing Architectural Education System
1.6 Weaknesses
1.7 The Action Plan
2. INNOVATIVE TOOLS FOR TEACHING IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Creative thought
2.1.2 Clear Thinking
2.1.3 Natural Ability and Learned Skills
2.1.4 Situation for Learning
2.2 Traditional Teaching Method – An Evaluation
2.3 Managing Architectural Education
2.4 Design Process and Computer Aided Education in Architecture
2.5 Technology
2.5.1 How is Technology Influencing Architecture Profession?
2.5.2 History of Technology in the Architecture
2.5.3 Technology’s Two Sharp Edges
2.5.4 Technology For Future Architects
2.5.5 Use of Technology in Teaching
3. COLLABORATIVE WORKING
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Collective Intelligence
3.3 Nasa Activities
3.4 Educating for the Future
3.5 Critique Session
4. EXPANDING PROFESSION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Extended Services
4.3. Benefits of Career in Architecture
4.4. Emerging New Streams
5. REMODELLING THE ARCHITECTURAL CURRICULUM: LIVING CURRICULUM
5.1 Remodeling the Architectural Syllabus : Introduction
5.2 Theory Subjects in Architectural Education
5.3 Technical Subjects in Architectural Education
5.3.1 Pedalogical Trends in Teaching Technical Subjects in Architectural Education
5.4 Timeless Buildings (Flexible Buildings)
5.5 Intelligent Building
5.6 http://www.reliablecontrols.com/products/wireless Building Circulation and Networking
5.7 Building Automation
5.8 Construction Automation
5.9 Smart Building Materials
5.10 Community based Design
5.11 Public Interest Design
6. REGULATORY BODIES FOR ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION IN INDIA
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 University Grants Commission (UGC)
6.1.2 All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
6.1.3 Council of Architecture
6.1.4 Indian Institute of Architects
6.1.5 Student Bodies in Architecture
6.2 Admission to the Architecture Course
6.3 Regulations for Working of Foreign Architects in India
6.4 AICTE and Council of Architecture
7. ROLE OF INTERNSHIP
7.1 Role of Internship in Architectural Education
7.1.1. Architecture Internships (India and Abroad)
7.1.2. Five Benefits of Completing an Internship
7.1.3. The Rich History of Architectural Internships
7.1.4 Appropriate Time for Internship
8. COLLEGE TO PROFESSION
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1 Job Opportunities
8.1.2 Working Life
8.1.3 Continuing Professional Development
8.1.4 Travel
8.1.5 Business Reality
8.1.6 Non Practical Approach in College Projects
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