Dehradun: The Department of Architecture and Planning, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, in collaboration with the Department of Architecture and Planning, IIT Roorkee, and the School of Architecture and Planning, DIT University, Dehradun, is set to host a five-day Short-Term Training Program (STTP) titled “Architectural Narratives of Uttarakhand” from November 3–7, 2025 across Dehradun, Roorkee, Mussoorie, and Bisoi.
This initiative follows the success of STTP 1.0 (2024) on the “Vernacular Traditional Houses of Gujarat” and now shifts focus to Uttarakhand. The program aims to explore the architectural, cultural, and environmental heritage of the state, highlighting its unique evolution shaped by terrain, traditions, and socio-cultural practices.
Program Highlights
- Day 1 (Nov 3, 2025): Inauguration at DIT University, Dehradun, followed by an architectural tour of Dehradun City and Forest Research Institute.
- Day 2 (Nov 4, 2025): Lectures and hands-on workshop with IIT Roorkee experts.
- Day 3 (Nov 5, 2025): Visit to Mussoorie and Landour focusing on architectural sites and guided heritage tour.
- Day 4 (Nov 6, 2025): Visit to remote villages in Bisoi, exploring rural architecture in the hills.
- Day 5 (Nov 7, 2025): Final architectural visit in Dehradun City and valedictory session.
Mentors & Resource Persons
The program will be guided by leading academicians and practitioners including:
- Dr. Vinayak Adane (Head, Dept. of Architecture and Planning, VNIT Nagpur)
- Dr. Mahua Mukherjee (Professor, Dept. of Architecture & Planning, IIT Roorkee)
- Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sarochi (Head, School of Architecture & Planning, DIT University)
Resource persons include Dr. Ram Sateesh Pasupuleti (IIT Roorkee), Dr. Lokesh Ohri (Intach Dehradun), Dr. Manavi Suneja (DIT University), Dr. Pankaj Verma (VNIT Nagpur), among others.
Registration Details
- Deadline: 12th October 2025
- Fee:
- Students of VNIT/IIT Roorkee/DIT University: No registration fee
- Students of other institutions: ₹2,380 (incl. GST)
- Academicians & professionals: ₹3,540 (incl. GST)
The registration fee is non-refundable and excludes lodging, boarding, and travel. Participants will receive a certificate after successfully completing the program.
Significance
This STTP offers a rare opportunity to immerse in vernacular traditions, evolving urban contexts, and the ecological wisdom of Uttarakhand’s built environment. It seeks to bridge academic knowledge with on-site learning, making it particularly valuable for students, researchers, and professionals in architecture and allied fields.
For registration and details, participants can apply through the official form: Click Here
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