Council of Architecture – Training and Research Center in collaboration with RV College of Architecture is conducting a 5-Day Online Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Innovations, Technologies & Future Trajectories in Architecture.” The program is scheduled from 23rd March 2026 to 27th March 2026, from 2:30 PM to 5:45 PM, and is designed exclusively for teachers and practicing architects (students are not eligible).
About the Program
This five-day workshop is envisioned as an in-depth exploration into the evolving future of architectural practice and pedagogy. The sessions will examine emerging technological frameworks, AI integration, sustainability paradigms, regulatory shifts, and experimental practice models that are reshaping global architecture.
Participants will engage with real-time case studies, theoretical discussions, and cross-disciplinary insights from academicians, policy experts, sustainability professionals, and technological innovators. The program aims to equip faculty members with forward-looking knowledge to guide students toward responsible and future-ready architectural practice.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding of emerging technologies and ecological frameworks influencing architecture
- Insights into AI, sustainability, and experimental methodologies in design education
- Exposure to evolving professional expectations and global best practices
- Enhanced capacity to integrate innovation into architectural pedagogy
Expert Speakers
The program features distinguished speakers from academia and practice, including:
- Ar. Ujjayant B – Asst. Professor, RVCA; Co-Founder, STHAAN
- Ar. Sahil Tanveer – Founder, RBDS AI Lab
- Ar. Pooja Khairnar – Founder & Principal Architect, PK_iNCEPTiON
- Ar. Anand Sonecha – Founder, SEALAB
- Ar. Pradeep Devadass – Lecturer, Design for Manufacture, Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL
- Ar. Subin Jameel – Asst. Professor & Program Coordinator, CEPT University
- Ar. Sriram R – Principal Architect & Head (Bengaluru Office), FHD Group
- Ar. Sreenath V – Co-Founder & Principal Architect, Architecture Dialogue
- Ar. Chitra Vishwanath – Founder, Biome Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd
- Dr. Anup Naik – Co-Founder & Director, Urban Frame Pvt. Ltd
Registration Details
- Last Date for Registration: 19 March 2026, 5:30 PM
- Link: https://forms.gle/Ao4XS2JH9E7PZRseA
- Registration Fees: ₹1,500/-
- Colleges may nominate faculty under the Collaborative Training Program (CTP 2024–2025 and 2025–2026).
- Proof of payment or nomination form (on college letterhead) must be uploaded while registering.
- The joining link will be shared one day prior to commencement.
- An E-Certificate will be issued upon successful completion (attendance of all sessions, assignment submission, EoPT participation, and feedback submission).
EoPT (End of Program Test): 27 March 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This FDP presents a strategic opportunity for architecture educators to recalibrate their academic approach in response to rapid technological and socio-environmental transitions shaping the built environment.