GITAM School of Architecture, Hyderabad Infrastructure Details

Shreyeshri Mandal

GITAM School of Architecture, [GSA] Hyderabad is an elite institution with state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities, modern laboratories at the core of architecture education. The skills and expertise provided by the faculty of the School will help to enrich the students and help to mould them into creative, innovative and intellectually vibrant architects of the future. Further, the School focuses on research and development in designing buildings by enhancing their sustainability and reflecting the cultural sensibilities of society across the globe. Infrastructural facilities offered by GSA, Hyderabad are mentioned below.

• Library: GITAM School of Architecture has its own well-established library exclusively for the benefit of the students & faculty.
• Construction Yard: A construction yard is available at GSA to get the hands-on experience and opportunity for the students to experiment with different building materials and construction techniques.

Architectural Design Studio

• Art studio calls upon the zeal for study to play a significant role in the creation which occurs in a studio space.
• It is more or less artful to the degree that the student is committed to continuing education in the architecture discipline.
• GSA maintains an art studio space above the level of a mere production facility or workshop.
• Academic curricula categorize studio classes in order to prepare students for the rigours of building sets of skills that require a continuity of practise in order to achieve growth and mastery of their artistic expression.
• A versatile and creative mind will embrace the opportunity of such practice to innovate and experiment, which develops uniquely individual qualities of each student's expression.

Building Construction Museum

• This helps the student in better understanding the concepts taught in the class.
• Students do market surveys and collect different materials which help in understanding the day-to-day developments in the construction industry.
• GSA maintains up-to-date materials related to construction, building services like water supply and sanitation, plumbing, electrical and mechanical fittings and fixtures.

Climatology Lab

• Understanding climate has always been crucial to designing buildings.
• In order to acquaint students with various concepts of climate analysis and to familiarize them with human thermal comfort in architecture, a state-of-the-art climatology lab with high-end scientific equipment has been established.

Computer Lab

• GSA is having two separate computer labs for both B.Arch and M.Arch programs equipped with high-end workstations with relevant software for architecture.
• The computer facility in GSA is used by students and faculty for education, research and public service activities.

Exhibition Hall

• The exhibition hall is equipped with display and pinup boards to exhibit the students’ academic works.
• These exhibits are open to the public during special occasions to enhance the exposure of the architecture program.