The Council of Architecture – Training and Research Centre (COA–TRC), in collaboration with Hindu College of Design, Architecture and Planning, Sonipat (Haryana), is organising a five-day online training programme titled “Emerging Tools and Methods for Architectural Innovation and Planning” from 5 to 9 January 2026.
Source: Council of Architecture – TRC
The programme is designed in response to the rapid transformation underway in the fields of architecture and urban planning, driven by digital innovation, computational design, artificial intelligence, and data-driven methodologies. As architectural education and professional practice increasingly integrate advanced technologies, the initiative aims to equip faculty members and practicing architects with contemporary tools and pedagogical approaches necessary for future-ready education and research.
According to the programme outline, the training aligns with the Council of Architecture’s vision of strengthening faculty competence, promoting research-led innovation, and embedding technology within architectural pedagogy. The programme seeks to bridge the gap between traditional architectural education and emerging technological paradigms that are redefining design thinking and planning strategies.
Key Objectives
The primary objectives of the programme include:
- Familiarising participants with emerging design and planning technologies
- Exploring innovative digital methods in architectural education
- Understanding parametric, computational, and AI-based design systems
- Developing interdisciplinary approaches integrating architecture, data, and planning
- Strengthening pedagogical innovation in architectural institutions
Indicative Themes and Topics
Participants will be introduced to a wide range of contemporary themes, including:
- Parametric and computational design tools such as Grasshopper, Rhino, and Dynamo
- Artificial Intelligence in design thinking
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) for sustainable architecture
- GIS and urban analytics for planning
- Smart cities and data-driven urbanism
- Digital fabrication, prototyping, and virtual reality in design education
- Pedagogical innovations in architectural curricula
- Case studies of technology-integrated architectural projects
Programme Details
- Mode: Online
- Daily Timing: 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM
- Evaluation: End of Programme Test (EoPT) scheduled on 9 January 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Eligibility: Faculty members and architects only (not open to students)
- Link for Registration: https://forms.gle/Ao4XS2JH9E7PZRseA
Participants may register either under the Collaborative Training Programme (CTP 2022–23) or as independent applicants. Registration will be confirmed upon submission of proof of payment or nomination form on institutional letterhead. The programme link will be shared one day prior to commencement.
An e-certificate will be issued to participants who successfully complete all programme requirements, including full attendance, assignments, EoPT, and feedback submission.
The last date for registration is 2 January 2026, up to 5:30 PM.