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Utilization of Digital Tools in Architectural Education and Practice

Asst. Prof. Shazia AbroAssistant Professor, SABSU, Jamshoro, Sindh, PakistanProf. Dr. Bhai Khan SharVice Chancellor, SABSU, Jamshoro, Sindh, PakistanAr. Mahjabeen MemonPost Graduate Student, Department of Architecture, MUET, Jamshoro, Sindh, PakistanAr. Rida HussainPost Graduate Student, Department of Architecture, MUET, Jamshoro, Sindh, PakistanAr. Aqta MemonPost Graduate Student, Department of Architecture, MUET, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

Vol 5 No 3 (2021): Volume 5, Issue 3, March 2021 | Pages: 41-44

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 13-03-2021

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Abstract

With the fast growth of computer applications within the design firms, it was essentially required to investigate the relevance of current education program with architectural practices in Pakistan. In this backdrop a study has been conducted to look at the relevance of education system with the design profession’s needs to discover an efficient system for building instruction. This research paper relied upon the data collected through questioner of 387 respondents which includes fresh graduates, professionals along with people who served in architectural institutes in Pakistan. This study conclude that despite of need of the further  improvement and integration of  education with practice, the current extend and scope of use of modern technology in academics institutes is meeting the need of architectural practices.

Keywords

Digital Tools, Architectural Profession, Architectural Education, Software Courses, Computer Education Methods


Citation of this Article

Asst. Prof. Shazia Abro, Prof. Dr. Bhai Khan Shar, Ar. Mahjabeen Memon, Ar. Rida Hussain, Ar. Aqta Memon, “Utilization of Digital Tools in Architectural Education and Practice” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 3, pp 41-44, March 2021. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2021.503008

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