Architecture
Architecture
Overview
Established in 1992, the School of Architecture at Siddaganga Institute of Technology is committed to cultivating creative, socially responsible, and environmentally conscious architects. The five-year B.Arch program emphasizes a studio-based, hands-on approach to learning, integrating design, technology, and sustainability. Supported by experienced faculty and modern infrastructure, students engage in live projects, workshops, internships, and community-focused design initiatives. With access to digital fabrication labs, construction yards, and interdisciplinary learning, the school nurtures critical thinking and innovation. SoA-SIT continues to evolve as a leading institution, empowering students to shape resilient, inclusive, and contextually responsive built environments
Program Details
Duration: 5 Years
- The School of Architecture at Siddaganga Institute of Technology offers a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program with an annual intake of 40 students. This five-year undergraduate program is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) and affiliated with VTU, Belagavi.
- The department is also a recognized VTU Research Centre for Ph.D. in Architecture, providing opportunities for advanced research in areas such as sustainable design, vernacular architecture, and urban studies.
Vision & Mission
Vision
“To establish as a pioneer institute in planning and design of built environment through excellence in teaching, research, consultancy and design innovation.”
Mission
- To create conducive academic ambience that nurtures aesthetic attitude, technical confidence, and critical thinking among students.
- To develop research and design innovation skills in students to address various societal needs.
- To inculcate professional ethics based on values and entrepreneurial skills among students.
Student Life & Activities
Participation and awards Academic Year 2023–24
- Transparence 18.0 – Architecture Category: 36 students from the IX semester participated in this national-level competition organized by Saint-Gobain & Ethos.
- Transparence 18.0 – Interior Design Category: 30 students from the VII semester participated, and three students secured the 2nd runner-up position at the national level, organized by Saint-Gobain & Ethos.
- Transparence 17.0 – Architecture Category: Harshini K received the Best Studio Project award in the regional round, organized by Saint-Gobain & Ethos.
- Kaarwan Thesis Competition 2024: Harshini K was awarded a Special Mention in this national-level thesis competition organized by Kaarwan.
- Design Competition 2024: Three students participated in the competition organized by The LEAF Team (Let’s Empower Autism Foundation).
- National Awards for Excellence in Architectural Thesis 2023 & JK AYA Best Architecture Student of the Year Awards 2023: Neha HN was shortlisted in the Top 10, organized by COA TRC, Pune and Dayanand Sagar College of Architecture, Bangalore.
- Students Award for Excellence in Documentation of Architectural Heritage 2023: 12 students from the VI semester participated in this national-level competition organized by COA TRC, Pune and Dayanand Sagar College of Architecture, Bangalore.
- Students Award for Excellence in Documentation of Architectural Heritage 2023: 12 students from the IV semester also participated in the same competition organized by COA TRC, Pune and Dayanand Sagar College of Architecture, Bangalore.
Participation and awards Academic Year 2024–25
- Transparence 19.0 – Architecture Category: 30 students from the IX semester participated in this national-level competition organized by Saint-Gobain & Ethos.
- Transparence 19.0 – Interior Design Category: 17 students from the VII semester participated, and three students secured the 2nd runner-up position at the national level, organized by Saint-Gobain & Ethos.
- Solar pergola design: Karthik Nivas, IX semester student participated in the competition organized by Aditya school of Architecture, Bengaluru
- Arun Kumar J, Ganesh T S, Karan Kotemane H G, Lohith Kumar HB have been shortlisted in “No Waste for Change” pavilion design competition in 11th Zero Energy Mass Custom Home International Conference organized by VIT Vellore & Arcause, Ethos.
- Best Thesis: Kumbar Vaibhav was recognized among top 3 honors, organized by IIA – Karnataka chapter in the Latitude 2024 conference.
- Students Award for Excellence in Documentation of Architectural Heritage 2024: 12 students were regional winners in the national-level competition organized by COA TRC, Pune and Dayanand Sagar College of Architecture, Bangalore.
- Students Award for Excellence in Documentation of Architectural Heritage 2024: 12 students from the IV semester also participated which was organized by COA TRC, Pune and Dayanand Sagar College of Architecture, Bangalore.
- Best outgoing student 204: Rachana T S, X sem student won the prestigious award organized by IIA.
Events Academic Year 2023–24
- Color Crawl – A social benefit programme involving the artistic transformation of the Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre at District Hospital, Tumakuru, carried out by 25 students across academic years under the guidance of Dr. Sagar T.S., Ar. Bhoomika U, and Mr. Siddesha Gowda.
- Walk the Talk – A student-designed pavilion for the Government School on Sira Road, Tumakuru, developed as a social outreach initiative by 40 students across academic years, fostering community engagement through architecture.
MOU & Student chapter
- Medini: Workshop on Autodesk 360 – A two-day technical workshop focused on collaborative tools and workflows using Autodesk 360 was conducted on 23rd and 24th June 2023.
- IGBC Student Chapter – SIT: Documentary Screening on Design Awareness: Sustainability and Green Buildings – Aimed at sensitizing students to sustainable design practices, this screening saw the participation of 70 students and was held on 21st December 2023.
- FSAI Student Chapter: Technical Session on Electrical Fire Prevention and Safety Measures – Focused on fire safety protocols and risk management, this session was conducted on 12th June 2024, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- IGBC Student Chapter – SIT: Webinar: Green Building Awareness Program – Delivered by Mr. Dhiraj Katari, Associate Counsellor, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), this webinar emphasized the importance of sustainable practices and was held on 20th May 2025
Guest Lectures and Workshops – Academic Year 2023–24
- An invited talk on Acoustics was delivered by Mr. Sankarshan S, Director at Sonics Limited, Bengaluru, for the VII Semester students on 8th July 2023.
- A guest lecture on Estimation and Costing was conducted by Mr. N. K. Rajkumar, Chartered Engineer and Government Approved Valuer, for the V Semester students on 10th July 2023.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Quality Control Manager at Azmeel Contracting Company, Saudi Arabia, presented a session titled “Burj Khalifa Tower – An Architectural, Structural, Quality and Safe Megatall Structure” for the V and VII Semester students on 12th July 2023.
- A webinar on Desagati Wades was conducted by Dr. Sagamesh Kalyani, Professor at Madilipi-KUD, Dharwad, for the I and III Semester students on 19th August 2023.
- A two-day workshop on Architectural Presentation Techniques was organized by Mr. Ratheesan from Kannur, Kerala, for the I and III Semester students on 19th and 20th September 2023.
- A follow-up workshop on Digital Architectural Presentation Techniques was conducted by Mr. Ratheesan for the V Semester students on 21st and 22nd September 2023.
- A two-day workshop titled “Unfolding the Planes” was conducted by Ar. Devi Prasad Kateel, Founder of AAA Design Studio, Mangaluru, for the I and III Semester students on 4th and 5th January 2024.
- A workshop on Membrane Structures was held by Mr. Abdul Sathar, Bengaluru, for the III and V Semester students on 10th and 11th February 2024.
- A design workshop titled “In Search of Timeless Architecture” was facilitated by Ar. Narendra Veeranna, Founder of Gravitas Architecture and Principal Urban Designer at Parsons Ltd., Saudi Arabia, along with Ar. Raghunandan Gururaj, Co-founder of Parallax Architecture, Bengaluru, for the VI and X Semester students on 5th and 8th April 2024
Infrastructure & Facilities
The Department of Architecture is equipped with modern facilities:
- Design studios,
- High-tech computer lab
- Climatology lab
- Art lab
- Model making lab
- Material Museum
- Construction Yard
- Permanent exhibition
Faculty
The department has a highly qualified and experienced faculty with expertise in areas such as software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and more. Faculty members actively engage in research and collaborate with industry partners to stay ahead of emerging technological trends.
- 02 – PhD’s
- 03 – Masters
- Total no. of Professors (teachers) – 05
Academic Programs & Syllabus
The Department offers the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) program, which integrates design, technology, and cultural appreciation. Students are equipped with a strong foundation in architectural principles and creative problem-solving, preparing them for professional careers in architecture.
Syllabus
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) - UG
Graduates from school of Architecture will achieve the following Program Educational Objectives within few years of graduation:
- Graduates will showcase capabilities for competent practice of Architecture and enhance career by pursuing higher education
- Graduates will exhibit strong design skills to solve complex real-time problems through high technical skills and strong communication along with the knowledge of various domains of architecture including landscape, architectural conservation, interior design, energy conscious architecture, urban design and planning, construction project management, alternative building techniques, building information modeling and digital architecture
- Graduates will demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, societal concerns, effective team work and adapt to dynamic global and local needs engaging in lifelong learning.
Program Outcomes (POs) - UG
Specialties – Urban Design, Landscape Design, Digital Architecture
Graduates will be able to:
- Architectural Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of design principles, building systems & technologies, humanities and environmental aspects in design, planning and construction.
- Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyse various scales of architectural projects to arrive at tangible conclusions.
- Design/ Development of solutions: Design solutions to integrate interdisciplinary approach for contextual issues pertaining to built-environment.
- Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and methodologies including context analysis, case studies, project requirements and synthesis of the information to provide context sensitive solutions.
- Modern tool usage: Identify, select and apply the appropriate tools, techniques and resources to predict, design and simulate qualitative and quantitative outcomes with an understanding of its limitations.
- The Architect and Society: Apply reasoning to address socio-cultural, legal and safety aspects relevant to the professional practice and social responsibility.
- Environment and Sustainability: Understand the importance of the architectural design solutions in environmental and social contexts to demonstrate the need for sustainable built environment.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of Architectural profession.
- Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual as well as a team member or a leader in diverse interdisciplinary settings.
- Communication: Comprehend and effectively communicate issues related to architecture, community and society at large through documentation, graphical and verbal presentations.
- Project management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional and management principles to apply to individual work, as a team member and as a leader, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
- Life-Long learning: Recognize the need for, have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the changing domain of societal and technological advancement and adopt it in individual’s professional practice
Industry Collaboration & Placement
Industry research work Reasearch Grants Recived
| Granting Agency | Year of Sanction | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council of Architecture - The Urban Studio Research Project | 2022 | 25000.00 |
| AICTE Mission Amrit Sarovar - Jat Dharohar Sanrakshan lnternship | 2022 | 20000.00 |
Industry projects
| Title of the Research Work | Year of Commencement | Name of Principal Investigator | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typomorphogenesis: Typomorphological analysis ofbuildings and street elements contributing to streetscapecharacter | 2022 | Dr. Sagar T S | Council of Architecture, New Delhi |
| Documentation of Ane Bhavi at Madhugiri Fort under AICTEMission Amrit Sarovar - Jat Dharohar Sanrakshan lnternship | 2022 | Dr. Sagar T S | AICTE |
| Documentation & Condition Assessment Of HoysalaTemples Of Turuvekere Using Terrestrial Laser Scanners &Photogrammetric Imaging | 2022 | Dr. Sagar T S | Centre for CulturalResources and Training,MOC |
Achievements & Recognition
The Department of Architecture has earned numerous accolades for its contributions to architectural education and its students’ successes. Faculty and students participate in national and international conferences, contributing to the global architectural community.
Achievements & Recognition, Research Paper Published
| Name | Title of Paper | Type | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sagar T S | A simulated study of the use of building integrated photovoltaics technology in building envelope retrofit for energy efficiency | International | YMER, VOLUME 23 : ISSUE 12 (Dec) - 2024, ISSN : 0044-0477, DOI :10.37896/YMER23.12/02 |
| Bhoomika U | Parametric investigation of agent-based modeling in algorithmic development of curved surfaces | International | International Journal of Architectural Computing 2023, Vol. 21(1) 67–83, DOI: 10.1177/14780771221120693 |
| Dr. Sagar T S | Typo-morphological approach to explore public perception of spacio-physical attributes contributing to Urban Identity | International | International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 11, Issue 3, March-2020, ISSN 2229-5518 |
| Dr. Sagar T S | Deciphering the Principles of Sustainable Village through Gandhi's Gram Swaraj | International | International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), ISSN: 2319-7064, SJIF (2022): 7.942, Volume 11 Issue 5, May 2022, Paper ID: SR22430190359, DOI: 10.21275/SR22430190359 |
| Asha N | Quality of Life Parameters - An Urban Design Perspective | International | International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis, ISSN(print): 2643-9840, ISSN(online): 2643-9875, Volume 05 Issue 07, July 2022, DOI: 10.47191/ijmra/v5-i7-35, Impact Factor: 6.261, Pages 1878-1883 |
| Dr. Madhumathi P | Perception of Nodes As A Public Space - A Case of Mysore | International | International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), http://www.ijert.org, ISSN: 2278-0181, Vol. 11 Issue 05, May-2022 |
| Dr. Madhumathi P | Place Identity of Commercial Corridors: Physical Component Assessment | International | International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Volume 10, Issue 2, February 2022, ISSN: 2320-2882 |
| Dr. Madhumathi P | A Review Paper on Impact of Physical Characteristics of Commercial Streets on Sense of Place | International | International Journal of Enhanced Research in Science, Technology & Engineering, ISSN: 2319-7463, Vol. 11 Issue 3, March-2022, Impact Factor: 7.957 |
| Dr. Madhumathi P | Study and implementation of Laurie Baker's building techniques in the present scenario | International | International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138, July 2023, Volume 10, Issue 3 |
Alumni Success
Our alumni have made significant strides in the architecture profession, with many holding leadership positions in renowned architecture firms and contributing to notable projects worldwide. Their success reflects the quality education they received at SIT.
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Admissions
The Bachelor of Architecture program admits students based on CET, COMED-K, and JEE Mains entrance exam scores. For postgraduate programs, candidates can apply based on their academic qualifications and research interests.
