The Council of Architecture, Training and Research Centre (COA-TRC), Pune, in association with Vastu Kala Academy, College of Architecture, New Delhi, is organizing a 5-day online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “Essential Design Strategies for Harmonizing Built, Open & Community Ecosystems” from 15th to 19th September 2025, 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM daily. The last date for registration is 11th September 2025, by 5:30 PM.
This programme aims to explore the pivotal role of landscape architecture in shaping holistic and resilient built environments. It emphasizes the integration of natural and built environments to foster sustainable development, enhance user experience, promote environmental resilience, and strengthen social and cultural connections within the built environment. The FDP will address underutilized or environmentally insensitive spaces through case studies and practical applications, focusing on landscape integration across scales—from site planning in plotted developments to urban and community planning.
Key Speakers:
- Ar. Rajesh Shukla: Importance of Architectural Design Stages
- Prof. Amita Sinha: Landscape Reclaiming Scored Sites
- Ar. Nidhi Ar. Sujata: Application of Landscape Thinking in Architectural Projects
- Ar. Trishla Chadha: Applying Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
- Ar. Saurabh Kishore Ojha: Measurements and CFD Simulation in Microclimate Assessment
- Prof. Rommel Mehta: Strategies for Incorporating Undergraduate Architecture Curricula
- Ar. Shreemaik: Reframing Architecture Pedagogy through Landscape Thinking
Key Takeaways for Participants:
- In-depth understanding of landscape architecture’s role in shaping holistic and resilient environments.
- Practical insights into applying landscape principles for climate-adaptive designs in residential, commercial, and institutional settings.
- Exposure to current technologies and tools for implementing integrated landscape strategies.
- Pedagogical approaches to integrate landscape architecture into architecture education.
The programme is convened by Prof. Jayashree Deshpande, Director, COA-TRC, Pune, and Prof. Sheily Shrivastava, Associate Professor. Online coordinators include Prof. Jyoti Luthra and Prof. Tvara Sharma. Registration fees are INR 1500 per participant, with a nomination form and payment details available online. Certificates of attendance will be issued via email post-programme.
For more information, contact vkcoa.fdp@gmail.com or call +91 9821608554.
Registration link: Registration Form for COA Online Training Program
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