Utilization of Digital Tools in Architectural Education and Practice

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.

Country : Pakistan

1 Asst. Prof. Shazia Abro2 Prof. Dr. Bhai Khan Shar3 Ar. Mahjabeen Memon4 Ar. Rida Hussain5 Ar. Aqta Memon

  1. Assistant Professor, SABSU, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  2. Vice Chancellor, SABSU, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  3. Post Graduate Student, Department of Architecture, MUET, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  4. Post Graduate Student, Department of Architecture, MUET, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  5. Post Graduate Student, Department of Architecture, MUET, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 3, March 2021 pp. 41-44

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2021.503008

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