The Council of Architecture Training & Research Centre Pune in collaboration with the Department of Architecture & Planning, IIEST Shibpur is organizing a 5-Day Online Training Programme titled “Materials and Construction Techniques in Architecture – Today & Tomorrow” from 23rd to 27th February 2026, scheduled daily from 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM.
As highlighted in the official programme poster, the training is curated for practicing architects, interior designers, project managers, construction professionals, urban planners, and faculty members seeking to update their expertise in contemporary materials, sustainable technologies, BIM workflows, and heritage conservation practices.
Programme Overview
The structured five-day curriculum addresses critical domains shaping present and future architectural practice:
- Day 1 (23 Feb 2026): Contemporary Building Materials & Construction Techniques
- Day 2 (24 Feb 2026): Advanced Materials & Megastructures
- Day 3 (25 Feb 2026): Interior Design Practice – Materials & Techniques
- Day 4 (26 Feb 2026): Application of BIM in Architectural & Interior Practice (Hands-on Tutorial)
- Day 5 (27 Feb 2026): Heritage Conservation – Materials & Techniques
- End of Programme Test (EoPT): 27 February, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Total 45 Marks)
The sessions will also include a BIM-based hands-on exercise, requiring participants to use a laptop or desktop system.
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain:
- Insights into contemporary structural and material challenges
- Exposure to climate-responsive architecture integrating traditional knowledge and scientific validation
- Understanding of material science in megastructures
- Advanced perspectives on interior design materials and techniques
- Practical knowledge of BIM workflow for material specification and estimation
- Strategies for heritage conservation and sustainable vernacular integration
Esteemed Speakers
The programme features leading practitioners and experts from across India including:
- Ar. Pritam Nath (Neev, Guwahati)
- Dr. Anup Kr. Prasad (CBRI, Roorkee)
- Ar. Sudipta Ray (Mumbai)
- Ar. Sudipto Ghosh (Delhi)
- Dr. Aishwarya Tipnis (Delhi)
- Dr. Benny Kuriakose (Chennai)
- Ar. Soumoyadip Sarkar (BIM Expert, Durgapur)
- And several other distinguished professionals
Registration Details
- Registration Fee: ₹1,500
- Link: https://forms.gle/Ao4XS2JH9E7PZRseA
- Last Date to Register: 21 February 2026 (5:30 PM)
- Mode: Online
- Eligibility: Not open to students
- Certification: E-Certificate issued upon successful completion of all sessions, assignments, EoPT, and feedback submission
Colleges may nominate faculty members under the Collaborative Training Programme (CTP) 2024–25 and 2025–26
Why This Programme Matters
With rapid technological shifts, material innovations, climate imperatives, and digital integration redefining architectural workflows, this training bridges practice, research, and applied technology. From megastructures to conservation, and from BIM-enabled specification to interior innovation, the programme positions itself as a timely academic–professional convergence platform.
For inquiries: coaiiestonlineprogram@gmail.com
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