Architecture is not about designing buildings. It’s about creating living, working and recreational spaces, both community and private, reflecting the aspirations of those using them. Over time, architecture defines the character of the individual, community or city, reflecting the values or ethos. A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture equips students with the knowledge and skills required to envision, design and build structures or spaces that are not just aesthetically distinct and pleasing, but are also functional, safe and environmentally sustainable.

B.Arch – A discipline. A career opportunity. A way of life.

The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the domain including the fundamentals of design, building technologies, basics of structures and construction techniques and methodologies. Architecture is a free-flowing discipline which encourages professionals to think out of the box and take a creative route to problem solving. It also encourages the practitioner to be mindful and aware of the space’s natural surroundings, resources, the user’s thinking, and the broader ecosystem.

Advantages of pursuing B.Arch

Creative Expression – As a discipline, B.Arch demands and encourages discipline as the course is about free thinking within a framework of structural design and engineering. Architects have to design and build spaces according to briefs, envisioning the people living in them or the communities that use them and hence the spaces have to be functional and look distinct, reflecting the region and culture. The design also needs to consider existing limitations if any, or climatic influences – if it is too cold or too windy or too rainy. The design has to factor for these aspects while looking elegant.

Job flexibility – Architects can work as employees, full time with specialised architect firms or with real estate builders and developers. They can pursue stable careers and move on to larger firms taking more and more responsibilities over time. They can also function as consultants taking up projects on their own and move on from one to another at their own pace which gives them an opportunity to choose their projects and clients.

Opportunity to experiment – Unlike some other professions, architecture offers excellent opportunities for professionals to experiment. The very nature of work involves a good amount of freedom which they are expected to leverage to deliver the project. This means they can be creative in terms of design, usage of materials, natural resources, achieving environmental sustainability and more, towards creating a distinct project.

Social Impact – Good architectural design touches lives. A home is someone’s dream come true and the owner will cherish it forever. An office is someone’s aspiration and a space where they spend the maximum amount of time to function, ideate, perform and grow. A public utility space is a structure that enables and empowers a community. A mall or a park or a recreational space brings much joy to the community using it. Over a period of time anything visible becomes a landmark that users will cherish, making it a reference point for generations to come. And this indeed will be a matter of pride for the architects behind it.

Remuneration – B.Arch. can be financially rewarding as architects are well-paid and their earnings can increase with their experience. There are opportunities for entrepreneurship as architects can start their own design and consulting firms after gaining experience.

B.Arch – A bright future awaits

India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. With a large chunk of our population moving into cities, and towns expanding in size, there is a growing demand for residential, commercial, and public utility spaces – homes, apartments, office spaces, hospitals, educational institutions, parks, malls, stadiums etc. This translates to a huge need for architects who are tasked with the responsibility of creating spaces that offer comfort and functionality while reflecting the character and culture of the space. The underlying intent is to create something that is lasting, flexible and sustainable, an edifice that would be remembered for generations.

Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture(DSCA), part of the Dayananda Sagar group of Institutions offers one of India’s most reputed UG and PG programs in architecture. Our UG program B.Arch is a 5 year, full time program, and our PG program M.Arch is a 2 year, full time program. 

DSCA is equipped with the most modern infrastructure, facilities, and studios, backed by highly qualified and experienced professionals who are supported by a team of professionals with rich industry experience. Students also get to interact with industry professionals from both the government and private sector and gain insights on a wide array of topics related design, construction and sustainability. Successful graduates from DSCA are highly sought after by some of the leading architecture and design firms and real estate developers in India and overseas.