The Council of Architecture Training and Research Centre (COA-TRC), Pune, in collaboration with Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust’s S. B. Patil College of Architecture and Design, is set to host a five-day offline Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Parametric Design and 3D Concrete Printing in Architecture – Blending Tradition, Technology & Tectonics in Architectural Practice.” The program will be held from January 5 to 9, 2026, under the COA-TRC Teachers Training Program (TTP).
The FDP aims to equip architecture educators and professionals with cutting-edge knowledge in computational design and digital fabrication, empowering them to integrate parametric design thinking and 3D concrete printing into architectural education and practice.
Focus and Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain exposure to tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, explore 3D concrete printing workflows, and learn to integrate computational and algorithmic design processes for developing responsive and sustainable forms. The program includes site visits, prototyping sessions, and live demonstrations to provide hands-on experience in material behavior, digital modeling, and fabrication technologies.
Program Highlights
- Day 1: Parametric Thinking – Tradition to Technology, Community-Oriented Design, and Patterns to Algorithms
- Day 2: Teaching Computational Design – Studio Strategies and Urban Morphologies
- Day 3: Material Meets Code – Structural Optimization, Smart Materials, and Workshop
- Day 4: Fabrication & Narrative – Site Visit to Fold Design Studio, Mumbai
- Day 5: 3D Concrete Printing – Digital Prototyping and Live Printing Demonstration
Key Speakers
The program features renowned experts including:
- Ar. Amit Gupta, Parametric Design Specialist
- Ar. Jwalant Mahadevia, Expert in Community-Oriented Spaces
- Ar. Khushbu Dvada, Urban Morphologies Researcher
- Ar. Poonam Sardesai, Specialist in Responsive Geometry
- Ar. Kaushik Sardesai, Digital Design Software Expert
- Dr. D.S. Lal, Structural and Material Technologist
- Along with several distinguished practitioners and academicians such as Ar. Shashank Shekhar, Ar. Tadqir Fatima, and Ar. Krishna Murthy.
Registration Details
- Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025
- Fees: ₹8,000 (without accommodation) / ₹12,000 (with shared accommodation)
- Venue: S. B. Patil College of Architecture and Design, Pune
- Timings: 10:30 AM – 5:45 PM
- Inauguration by: Ar. Abhay Purohit, President, Council of Architecture
- Link to Register: Click here to Register
- Link for Online Payment: Click Here to Pay
- Nomination Form (for CTP 2024–25): Download Here
This initiative underscores the COA-TRC’s ongoing mission to strengthen academic capacity in architecture by fostering a blend of traditional design wisdom and emerging digital innovations. By focusing on parametric design, fabrication workflows, and computational tools, the FDP aspires to prepare educators for the rapidly evolving architectural landscape.
Source: COA-TRC Pune | S. B. Patil College of Architecture and Design
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