DCET

Department of Architecture and Planning

Department

Discipline of Architecture and Planning entails a broad framework of environmental studies in the contemporary connotation. Planning is a widescopic field of study that aims at various processes of development at national, regional and local environment predominantly at the micro level. Architects are engaged in resolving multidimensional problems of shelter and housing that are prevailing in the society, in addition to their conventional design and construction services, DCET Department of Architecture and Planning has adopted a Philosophy for architecture as a "SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN"

Attractions for young entrants in Architecture and Planning are many. These include (a) satisfaction to get involved in a CREATIVE science and art with a tinge of originality (b) association with profession wherein selfless services to the humanity and direct contact with the needy masses is imminent (c) job opportunities on national and international level and in multiple fields (d) possibilities of engagement in education and research for both students and teachers (e) Documentation and regular authorship through press, media and freelance journalism in Architecture and Planning.

Based on the present day need of developing countries like Pakistan for development of environment and to overcome the housing and shelter problems in the urban areas, the department intends to restart a masters program in urban design.

The year 2004 was the Golden Jubilee Year of the Department. The education of Architecture in Karachi began in the year 1954. It started from a 'Chai Khana' named Café Al Mehran as the first venue where school of Architecture classes were initiated in earnest by the Pak PWD.

In 1956 the school was housed in a purpose built premises at Shahra-e-Kamal Attaturk. This was designed by the earstwhile founder of the 'School', Arch Mehdi Ali Mirza.In 1972 the Department was upgraded to a degree (B. Arch) Programme and was merged with the Dawood College of Engineering and Technology. The peculiar achievements of this department after 1972 are (a) Five different batches study tours abroad like India, Iran, Turkey in addition to country wide trips which is arranged every year. (b) The Affiliation with MIT & HARVARD, USA under the umbrella of Agha Khan Award in Architecture.Teachers exchanged programs was also a part of this venture. (c) Recognition given by Architects Association of England through which DAP-DCET students were awarded exemption in 2 levels of ARIBA.

From the year 1995, the Department of Architecture and Planning has been established at an exclusive premises,namely the IQBAL CAMPUS, where a number of Master level programmes in environment, restoration and rural studies shall be added in due course of time. Now, as the college has been declared as a degree awarding institution, there are a lot more opportunities for making new landmarks in Architectural education. Along with, other areas of importance a number of post graduate programmes shall be added in due course of time. These include environment, restoration and rural studies.

Address:
Department of Architecture and Planning,
Dawood College of Engineering and Technology IQBAL CAMPUS,
ST-6, Block-17, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi- 75300
Tel: 9243874, 9243866
Email: depdcet@g.mail.com

First Year - First Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Basic Design-I	00	200	200
2	Visual Communication-I	00	150	150
3	Business Communication	100	00	100
4	History of Architecture-I	100	00	100
5	Islamic Studies-I	50	00	50
6	English	100	00	100
	Total	350	350	700

First Year - Second Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Basic Design-II	50	200	250
2	Visual Communication-II	50	100	150
3	Computer Application in Arch-I	00	100	100
4	Pakistan Studies-I	50	00	50
5	Materials and Construction-I	100	00	100
	Total	250	400	650

Second Year - Third Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Architectural Design-I	00	200	200
2	Computer Application in Arch-II	00	100	100
3	Materials and Construction-II	100	00	100
4	Visual Communication-III	00	150	150
5	History of Architecture-II	100	00	100
	Total	200	450	650

Second Year - Fourth Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Architectural Design-II	50	150	200
2	Visual Communication-IV	00	100	100
3	Materials and Construction-III	100	00	100
4	Structure for Architects-I	100	00	100
5	Computer Application in Arch-III	00	100	100
6	Surveying and Levelling	50	50	100
	Total	300	400	700

Third Year - Fifth Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Architectural Design-III	00	250	250
2	Materials and Construction-IV	100	00	100
3	Structure for Architects-II	100	00	100
4	Services and Engineering System-I	100	00	100
5	History and Thermal Comfort	100	00	100
	Total	400	250	650

Third Year - Sixth Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Architectural Design-IV	50	200	250
2	Materials and Construction-V	100	00	100
3	Structure for Architects-III	100	00	100
4	Services and Engineering System-II	100	00	100
5	Climatology and Thermal Comfort	50	50	100
	Total	400	250	650

Fourth Year - Seventh Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Architectural Design-V	00	300	300
2	Urban Design	100	00	100
3	Theory of Architecture	100	00	100
4	Conservation and Adaptive Re-use	100	00	100
5	Project Management	100	00	100
	Total	400	300	700

Fourth Year - Eighth Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Architectural Design-VI	00	300	300
2	Interior Design	50	50	100
3	Landscape Design	50	50	100
4	Theory of Architecture-II	100	00	100
5	Research Methodology	100	00	100
	Total	300	400	700

Final Year - Ninth Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Architectural Design-VII	00	200	200
2	Thesis Design-I	00	250	250
3	Professional Practice	100	00	100
4	Theory of Architecture-II	100	00	100
	Total	200	450	650

Final Year - Tenth Term

Marks

		Theory	Practical	Total
1	Thesis Design-II	00	500	500
2	Advance Building Technology-II	100	00	100
3	Sustainable Development	100	00	100
	Total	200	500	700

Faculty

Name	Designation	Qualification
Architect Muhammad Asif Nawaz	Assistant Professor/ Chairman	B. Arch. (K.U.), PGD (UET), AIAP, MPCATP
Architect G. M. Nawaz	Assistant Professor/HOD (Admin)	B.Sc. (Pb), B. Arch. (UET), A.IAP, M.PCATP
Architect Mohammad Sohail Malik	Lecturer	B. Arch. (NED), M.A , L.L. B , M. PCATP
Architect Badrus Saqib Ali Khan	Lecturer	B. Arch (UET), A. IAP, M. PCATP
Architect Reena Mannan Memon	Lecturer	B. Arch (MUET), M. PCATP
Architect Yasira Naeem	Lecturer	B Arch (UET), M. PCATP
Architect Sabeena Qureshi	Lecturer	B. Arch M. PCATP
Architect Tamkina Mustafa	Lecturer	B. Arch M. PCATP
Architect Afshan Jamshed		B. Arch M. PCATP

Visiting Faculty

Name	Designation	Qualification
Architect/Planner M. Fazal Noor		B. Arch M.Sc. H&S
Architect Rizwan Ahmed Khan		B. Arch M. Arch
Architect Tariq Rasool		G.D. Arch, M. PCATP
Architect Ms. Farida Abdul Ghaffar		B. Arch, M. PCATP

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