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Architecture is primarily the art and science of designing spaces for providing a comfortable working and living space, protected from the extremes of climate. Architecture is called as “Mother of all Arts” because it stands for goodness, truth & beauty the three main principles of architecture.

Department of Architecture is one among the 11 UG Courses established in the year 1984 in PDA College of Engineering, Kalaburagi affiliated to VTU.

Our Institute is being run by Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society, which was established in the year 1958 under the great visionary Shri Mahadevappa Rampure in North Karnataka region.

Department of Architecture was established in the year 1984 with an intake of 40 in PDA College of Engineering, Kalaburagi affiliated to VTU. In 2015 the intake has been enhanced from 40 to 80. Department celebrated its Silver Jubilee in the year 2009.

Department of Architecture, PDA College of Engineering, Kalaburagi is following minimum standards of Architectural Education Regulations, 2020 as per norms of Council of Architecture. Well qualified, disciplined & dedicated staff members of the Department are serving the Institute.

The Department is recognized as the “State resource center” for training on “Earthquake Resistant Architecture” to the practicing architects in this region as a part of National Programme for Capacity Building of Architects in Earthquake Risk Management (NPCBAERM) by National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi.

As per HKE Society’s 29th May 2019 Governing Council meeting a resolution was passed to establish School of Architecture in Architecture Department. On 01 October Council of Architecture approved it and the name of the Department of Architecture was changed as “Poojya Dr. Shivakumar Swamiji School of Architecture” in the remembrance of late Dr. Shivakumar Swamiji, Siddaganga Math, Tumkur, Karnataka. In this regard a statue of Poojya Dr. Shivakumar Swamiji was unveiled on 7th March 2020 in the fore court of School of Architecture, PDA College of Engineering.

Our Alumni are spread throughout the Globe holding various positions at various capacities. Our Alumni from Indian Institute of Architects Centre & Central Alumni Association support Department activities by acting as internal/external jury members by delivering seminars & conducting classes & by funding for many activities. They are also helping our students for undergoing Professional Training & placements in various bodies.

Vision

Creating socially responsive and technically sound architects, who cater to the needs of the Building Industry and Society both at local & global level in achieving sustainable environment.

Mission

  1. To enable the student to acquire technical skills and knowledge to serve the industry and society.
  2. To keep upgrading the teaching and learning process with possible latest technology and innovative ideas to deliver the knowledge and skills.
  3. To encourage consultancy, research and development programs for delivering and acquiring latest technology and knowledge, to serve the society and building industry.
  4. Achieving over all development & placement through interaction with Alumni, building industry and other institutes.
  • PEO1 Architectural Competence : Exhibit the competence in Architectural practice through application of technical skills towards development of sustainable, safe & socially responsive solutions to Architectural Projects.
  • PEO2 Communication & Interpersonal skills: Develop capacity to prepare & use effective graphical, verbal & written communication to convey the concepts, design & technology to client of various background either individually or in multidisciplinary groups.
  • PEO3 Professionalism & ethics: Committed to professionalism & ethics in his service towards achieving sustainable environment.
  • PEO4 Continuous learning: Develop a continuous learning attitude in all spheres of professional life.
  • PEO5 Awareness towards contemporary issues: Be aware of & recognize the impact & relevance of contemporary local & global issues in Architectural field.

Architecture is a fusion of Art, Science, and Engineering on a platform of social and cultural interactions. It provides you with a space to play with and design it to your emotions and ambitions. It is a multifaceted profession and that is why it stands apart from any other profession. Creative, thoughtful, and aesthetic qualities build up the character of an architect. Every student that enters PDSS School of Architecture is, therefore, allowed to make his own nest of imagination.

Ar. Paranjyoti Patil

Professor & Principal
principal.arch@pdaengg.com
Department of Architecture

Committees

Board of Studies (BOS)
Board of Examiners (BOE)

Non Teaching Staff

Mr. Sanjay L. Chavan

Photographer

+91 9740623046
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Mr. MD. Farooq

Instructor

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Mr. R. G. Pakin

Librarian

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Mr. R. M. Shivashetty

Second Divisional Assistant

+91 9880999239
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Mr. Basanna Desai

Attender

+91 9972687660
basannagdesai@pdaengg.com

Mrs. Sunanda D

Attender

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sunandad@pdaengg.com

Mr. Krishna

Peon

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krishna@pdaengg.com

Year National Journals International Journals National Conferences International Conferences
2020-2021 - 1 1 1
2019-2020 - - 1 -
2018-2019 - - - 2
2017-2018 - - - 2
2016-2017 - 2 - -
2015-2016 - - 2 -
Year Type Publication Details Links
2020-2021 International Journal Vernacular Passive Cooling techniques - A case study of a Vernacular House in Allur Village, Kalaburagi, India.
Authors : Prof. Anju Kumari. J. Wanti. Prof. Vimala Swamy. Prof. Sangamesh Sakri.
Myself Ar. Anju Kumari. J. Wanti pursuing my research work on “ Integrating vernacular passive cooling techniques into modern residences of hot dry region , Kalaburagi Karnataka “ Initially I started my work by finding out the vernacular passive cooling techniques as my literature study and in this regard I have done the case studies of many vernacular residences of Kalaburagi district. The paper is a literature study of the vernacular passive cooling techniques which can be applied to the modern buildings to make it thermally comfort in the hot dry region to achieve energy efficiency which is the most important issue for saving our energy resources. 		View
2020-2021 National Conference Sustainability and Traditional Wisdom.
Author: Prof. Shobha G Dastapur.
Sustainable and traditional architecture minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and in the use of materials, energy and development space. Traditional culture is closely linked with life. Culture is made up of traditions, beliefs, way of life, from the most spiritual to the most material. Tradition has accumulated over the ages wisdom and knowledge and it is our duty to focus the essence of this genius tradition and use it in today's environment culture also has a great influence on the appearance of vernacular buildings, as occupants often decorate buildings in accordance with local customs, beliefs and categorized according to the hierarchy of status.
Paper published in IJSER Journal-International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research volume 11, Issue 10, October-2020
ISSN 2229-5518 		View
2020-2021 International Conference THEME: ARCHITECTURE THROUGH REPURPOSE
SUBTHEME: SUSTAINABLE AND DIVINE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
Author: Prof. Shobha G Dastapur.
Sustainability is the current debate in building technology. The energy consumption of buildings varies according to factors such as social differences, climate, geographical location, cultural habits. The traditional architecture has many features such as orientation with respect to sun, space planning, openings, sunspace provision, construction techniques, and building and roof materials. The descriptive study can identify the criteria influenced in decision making in reuse of the building that effected to the sustainable development economic, environment, social and architecture. This may be preservation of the soft values which encompass historical, sociological, psychological, artistic, other cultural, moral and religious sub functions. By conserving the historical living traditional building skills with which it is associated is also in danger of being lost in the absence of sponsorship. By analyzing more than 400 years old residential building of Raya Panduranga Deshmukh house (wada) in Kalaburagi.
Paper published in SHODHADITYA Research journal, volume 7, Issue 2, June-December-2020
ISSN 2347-8403
2019-2020 National Conference Lost in Time: A Case Study of 11th Century Basadi At Allur(B) Village, Kalaburagi.
Author: Prof. Sushim B Chinde.
The main objective of this paper is to create awareness of the Jain heritage as a case study of the basadi at Allur (B) with respect to its History of the region, Climate Architectural Built form of Basadi, Present issues and future Consequences. The method adopted involves site visit, observations and Photo Documentation of the Basadi along with interaction with the Locals. The paper intends to further highlight the existence of an important part of Jain heritage in the region of Kalaburagi along with issues and consequences the Basadi at Allur (B) is facing in the present time.
Year of Publications: 2020.
Publication mode:
National Conference on “Dynamics of Hindu Temple Architecture” Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies-School of Planning & Architecture, Hyderabad Sponsored by
ICSSR, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Held from 10th Jan to 11th Jan 2020.
2018-2019 International Conference BUILT TO MEET THE NEED: Sustainable issues in Vernacular Architecture.
Authors: Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar & Prof. Shashikala Mama.
This study aims to reveal that vernacular architecture can provide important insights in improvising sustainability in the development of future sustainable built environment. Vernacular architecture of Gorta of north Karnataka region with a unique geographical & cultural significant was taken as case study, documented and was analyzed based on socio-cultural, socio-economical & environmental parameters.
Publication: International Conference proceedings Paradox to Paradigm – Architecture in the age of network society, Women’s Education Society’s Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture Nagpur on March 2018.
2018-2019 International Conference SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES – Role of material in Vernacular Architecture.
Authors: Prof. Shashikala Mama & Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar.
The main aim of this study is to understand the importance & implications of the Vernacular practices using natural materials to achieve sustainability. Vernacular Architecture of Nalwar of North Karnataka a hot dry climatic region which was taken as case study and analyzed base on material, habitable spaces, construction techniques and ornamental elements. This study shows that the materials used in Vernacular practices were biodegradable, environment friendly and harmonious with the surroundings.
Publication: International Conference proceedings on Paradox to Paradigm – Architecture in the age of network society, Women’s Education Society’s Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture Nagpur on March 2018.
2017-2018 International Conference An overview of the relationship between culture & climate in Vernacular Architecture.
Authors: Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar & Prof. Shashikala Mama.
The main objective of this paper is to understand the significance of culture & climate in a small Vernacular Settlement of 12th century of Goswami Mathas of hot-arid climatic zone. The outline of this paper is a case study of Vernacular Settlement in Basavakalyan, Bidar District, Karnataka State. This study is documented & analyzed based on cultural & climatic aspects.
Publication: International Conference Proceedings on Sustainable Built Environment (SBE-15) IIT Roorkee in April 2017.
2017-2018 International Conference Courtyard Houses: Its planning & implications – An Overview.
Authors: Prof. Shashikala Mama & Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar.
The main objective of this paper is to understand the importance & implications of the courtyard in the vernacular houses of Hot Dry climatic region of Karnataka. The outline of this paper is a case study of the Vernacular built heritage of Nalwar village in Yadgir District, Karnataka & investigated through observation and previous studies based on psychological, cultural, economical & climatic aspects.
Publication: International Conference Proceedings on Sustainable Built Environment (SBE-15) IIT Roorkee in April 2017.
2016-2017 International Journal Vernacular Architecture – A Sustainable Approach.
Authors: Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar & Prof. Shashikala Mama.
The objective of this paper is to give an insight towards energy conservation through an integrated approach between the past and present. Vernacular dwellings of Kalaburagi of hot & dry climate region are documented & analyzed based on various parameters of planning, environmental, cultural & energy conservation.
Publication: Springer Nature Singapore Pvt. Ltd, Singapore, 2017.		 View
2016-2017 International Journal An overview of energy Efficiency in Vernacular Houses
Authors: Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar & Prof. Shashikala Mama
The main objective of this paper is to establish an architectural approach to resist rapid growth of International styles and produce an environmentally, culturally & socially appropriate architecture at the same time to retain architectural identity of a particular area. The undertaken review in this paper is vernacular domestic buildings of Kalaburagi. Publication: International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) in Vol. 5, Issue 9, September 2016. 		View
2015-2016 National Conference Vernacular Architecture – A Sustainable Approach
Authors: Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar & Prof. Shashikala Mama
The objective of this paper is to give an insight towards energy conservation through an integrated approach between the past and present. Vernacular dwellings of Kalaburagi of hot & dry climate region are documented & analyzed based on various parameters of planning, environmental, cultural & energy conservation. Publication: National Conference Proceedings on Sustainable Built Environment (SBE-15) IIT Roorkee in Vol-2, April 2015.
2015-2016 National Conference Passive cooling techniques in historical buildings - a case study of Jamia Masjid, Kalaburagi
Authors: Prof. Shashikala Mama Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar
The passive cooling techniques of historical buildings provide a source of inspiration for development of thermal comfort in contemporary world. In this paper, various passive cooling techniques adopted at Jamia Masjid Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) are discussed. Various elements that contribute towards the thermal comfort in hot dry climate of Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) are discussed. Publication: National Conference Proceedings on Sustainable Built Environment (SBE-15) IIT Roorkee in Vol-2, April 2015.
Year Activities
2019-2020 HACKATHON- A National level competition on “Innovative Development of Software” was held at SAC Building, PDA College of Engineering, Kalaburagi on 13th & 14th Sept. 2019 Our students participated & designed a floating house under the category of ‘Flood Relief’ under the guidance of Reshma Praveen (Mentor) and the project was mentioned under special category. (Visuals attached)
Team – 30
Student participated-
  • Pallavi Patil
  • Shruti R. P
  • Sonali P
  • Supreet R
  • Rishab
  • Yathish
2015-2016 Workshop on Sustaining the Village.
A 2-Day Workshop event was organized by IIA –Kalaburagi Centre in Association with Dept. of Architecture, PDA College of Engineering, Kalaburagi at SAC Seminar Hall,PDACEK. The Prime focus for this workshop was to generate Ideas from younger generation in tackling the issues of current scenarios in terms of traffic, Zoning, Services issues etc.
Staff Incharge : Ar. Sushim B. Chinde

Year Activities
2019-2020 Workshop on Geodesic Dome.
The Department of civil engineering and architecture of P.D.A.College of Engineering held one - day workshop on geodesic dome in association with design hub bangaluru for students of 3rd year. The objective of the workshop was to construct temporary and low cost house in short duration and much helpful for flood rehabilitation. Students where demonstrated with prototype session and hands on site installation session.
Staff Incharge : Ar. Sharan C. Patil
2018-2019 Workshop on Creative Landscape Design. (Sponsored by TEQIP - 3)
Architects are Artists that communicate through space and form. Ideas are built in three dimensions that can be inhabited by others. The learning influence of art on architecture in a subject Art in Architecture. So to make students understand more about the subject and the art, the 4 day workshop was conducted. The workshop will allow the Artist like Nadoja. J. S. Kanderao sir & K. Hiremath sir to demonstrate Live Paintings for students. To understand the perspective of fore ground & background, form, color mixing Etc.
Staff Incharge : Art. Amruth M. Sahu.
2015-2016 Workshop on Research Based Project.
This workshop was conducted to asses various techniques and parameter for analysis of heritage structures in and around Kalaburagi region. This involved students in Surveying, identifying and recording numerous heritage structures which were not documented. a total of 24 students of Dept,of Architecture,PDA college of Engineering,Kalaburagi along with representatives from Indian Heritage Cities Network (IHCN) participated and visited various sites of importance around Kalaburagi region.
Staff Incharge : Ar. Vaibhav Navni, Ar. Sushim B. Chinde
2013-2014 ESPERIENZA - 14
(Workshop & Exhibit of 2D & 3D model by 1st Semester Students) Working of 2D & 3D models enables students to explore art and design skills and know about basic material media and methods. Develop visual language skills and learn how to develop ideas, it provides an opportunity to maximize the potential in creating an idea into 3D model. It helps in understanding the contemporary design work.
Staff Incharge :Art. Amruth M. Sahu, Art. Kashi Chetty, Ar. Anju Kumari Wanti.
2011-2012 SCRAP & SCULPTURE.
Sculpture in itself is an epitome of inspiration, the thoughts process as well as know begins from scraps, as in bits and pieces of our imagination, culminating to form a higher order of art. The aim of the SCULPTURE CAMP was to instigate this ideology and to open up the minds of student to create something out of nothing and to break the rigid line of thoughts and evolve them into a free flowing river of endless ideas.
Staff Incharge :Art. Amruth M. Sahu, Art. Kashi Chetty.
Year Activities
2018-2019
  • Two trophies won by the students on the spot events Artific heal and Best of waste in Zonal NASA held at Hubbali in Sept. 2018.
  • “CARVFEST” an Architectural Design competition was conducted by Suresh Angadi Education Foundation’s Angadi School of Architecture Belagavi on 28th March 2019 under 4 categories. Our students participated & won the Prizes in different categories. The Prizes won in different categories were -
    1. Shaima Choudhary won first Prize under Category –I (III Sem. B. Arch)&
    2. Jaffer Hussaini won second prize under Category –I (III Sem. B. Arch)
    3. Uma Mullapudi received participation certificate under Category II (V Sem. B. Arch)
    4. Pragati Shrikant received participation certificate under Category III (VII Sem. B. Arch)
2016-2017 ARCHITECT IN THE CITY. Lecture and Book Launch by Great master Architect:Ar.ChristoperBenninger : 8th April 2017 . A Lecture and a Book launch event was organized by IIA –Kalaburagi Centre in Association with Dept. of Architecture ,PDA College of Engineering Kalaburagi.Chief Guest for the Event were Dr.SharanprakashPatil-Honarable Medical Education Minister,Govt of Karnataka/Incharge minister for Kalaburagi/ Chairman HKRDB Board.

Architecture Syllabus

SYLLABUS CONTENT OF I to X SEMESTER 2018 - 2021

SYLLABUS CONTENT OF I and II SEMESTER 2021 -22 Onwards

SYLLABUS SCHEME 2021 -22

SYLLABUS CONTENT I to X SEMESTER 2015 - 2018

SYLLABUS SCHEME 2015 - 2018

SYLLABUS SCHEME 2018 - 2021

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