Faculty of Engineering & Architecture

Department of Architecture

The profession and technique of designing building utilize science and arts to improve people’s lives. It occupies a special place in the hierarchy of the professions in that its primary goal is to adapt and to choreograph the 'art of Living.’ The Department of architecture was established at BUITEMS in 2009. Since then the department has developed significantly and currently, it has more than 150 undergraduate students.

The objective of the 5 years degree course is to produce professionals with a comprehensive body of knowledge and skills that shape the construction and operation of an environment that is both built and unbuilt along developing innovative strategies to fulfil the contemporary as well as future needs worldwide with a specific focus on Baluchistan.

Vision

Our vision is to be among the best architecture schools, where students and teachers find their identity as professional architects of all times and situations, where they explore, discover and build culture artistically with creativity and difference.

Mission

At department of architecture we are committed to train students through in depth study and research in social, cultural, political and historic context; and to provide a comprehensive architectural design solution for the region in general and for Baluchistan in particular with emphasis on its spatial needs.

Our intuition is to be among the best architecture schools, where students and teachers find their identity as professional architects of all times and situations, where they explore, discover and build culture artistically with creativity and difference. At department of architecture we are committed to train students through in depth study and research in social, cultural, political and historic context; and to provide a comprehensive architectural design solution for the region in general and for Baluchistan in particular with emphasis on its spatial needs.

  • The ability to create architectural design incorporating aesthetic and technical requirements that should be environmentally sustainable.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the relationship between people, buildings and their environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scales
  • Adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences.

Admission Requirement

  • FSc Pre-engineering/ A- levels from any recognized board or equivalent with at least 50% marks.
  • Diploma in the same field securing at least 60% marks.
  • Admissions are made on the bases of NTS test and aptitude test taken by the Department. The test examines the creative thinking, writing skills and freehand drawing followed by an interview.

Degree Requirement

  • Total Credit Hours: 173
  • Total Courses: 54
  • Minimum CGPA ≥ 2.0
  • Academic rules

* For details Program Schema

The professionals after completion of degree program shall be equipped with the capabilities of:...

  • Of designing and conducting experiments, as well as analyzing and interpreting data.
  • Of designing a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability To function on multidisciplinary teams.
  • Of applying knowledge of mathematics, science, art and engineering to use the techniques, skills, and modern architectural tools necessary for architectural practice to identify, formulate, and solve architectural problems having Knowledge of contemporary issues.
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility to communicate effectively to understand the impact of architectural solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
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Program Schema

The B.Architecture is a 5-years (10-semesters) programme in which students are required to complete a specified number of courses:

First Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-101 Basic Design-I (1+5)
2 ARCH-111 History of Architecture-I (2)
3 HUM-102 Pakistan Studies (2)
4 ARCH-126 Visual Communication Skills-I (1+1)
5 HUM-164 English-I (Functional English) (2)
6 MATHA-118ARCH Mathematics for Architects (2)
7 HUM-101 Islamic Studies (2)
Second Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-201 Basic Design-II ARCH-101 Basic Design-I (1+5)
2 ARCH-212 History of Architecture-II (2)
3 ARCH-226 Visual Communication Skills-II (1+1)
4 HUM-261 English-II (Verbal Communication Skills) HUM-164 English-I (Functional English) (2)
5 CIVILE-204 Materials & Construction-I (1+1)
6 ARCH-103 Physical Environmental Studies-I (2)
7 CIVILE-201 Surveying & Leveling (1+1)
Third Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-265 Architectural Design-I ARCH-201 Basic Design-II (1+7)
2 CIVILE-205 Materials & Construction-II (1+1)
3 ARCH-203 Physical & Environmental Studies-II ARCH-103 Physical Environmental Studies-I (2)
4 CIVILE-151 Structure for Architects-I (2)
5 ARCH-313 History of Architecture-III (2)
6 ARCH-328 Visual Communication Skills-III (1+1)
Fourth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-266 Architectural Design-II ARCH-201 Basic Design-II (1+7)
2 CIVILE-312 Materials & Construction-III (1+1)
3 ARCH-251 Structure for Architects-II CIVILE-151 Structure for Architects-I (2)
4 ARCH-176 Building Services & Systems-I (1+1)
5 ARCH-411 History of Architecture-IV (2)
6 CE-164L Computer Applications in Architecture-I (2)
Fifth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-363 Architectural Design-III ARCH-266 Architectural Design-II (1+7)
2 CIVILE-420 Materials & Construction-IV (1+1)
3 ARCH-276 Building Services & Systems-II (1+1)
4 ARCH-390 Theory of Architecture-I (2)
5 CE-261 Computer Applications in Architecture-II (2)
6 ARCH-364 Interior Design (2)
Sixth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-365 Architectural Design-IV ARCH-363 Architectural Design-III (1+7)
2 ARCH-378 Building Services & Systems-III (1+1)
3 ARCH-487 Theory of Architecture-II (2)
4 ARCH-311 Architecture in Pakistan (2)
5 ARCH-431 Landscape Architecture (1+1)
6 ARCH-388 Heritage Conservation (1+1)
Seventh Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-366 Architectural Design-V ARCH-365 Architectural Design-IV (1+7)
2 ARCH-112 Urban Planning & Design-I (2)
3 ARCH-362 English-III (Technical Report Writing) (3)
4 ARCH-327L Working Drawings & Details-I (2)
5 ARCH-367 GIS for Architects (1+2)
Eighth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-461 Architectural Design-VI ARCH-366 Architectural Design-V (2+8)
2 METHOD-304 Architectural Research Methods (2)
3 ARCH-426 Working Drawings & Details-II (2)
4 ARCH-291 Urban Planning & Design-II (2)
5 ARCH-361 Building Economics (2)
Ninth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-504 Thesis Design-I ARCH-461 Architectural Design-VI (1+7)
2 ARCH-387 Professional Practice (2)
3 CIVILE-304 Quantity Surveying & Estimation (3)
4 ARCH-486 Project Planning & Management (2)
Tenth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 ARCH-503 Thesis Design-II ARCH-504 Thesis Design-I (12)
2 ARCH-463 Advanced Architectural Presentation Techniques (2)

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Architecture Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Geological Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Technology Petroleum & Gas Engineering Textile Engineering

Accreditation

The Program is accredited by Pakistan Council for Architects and Town Planners.