research methodology in architecture
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NATIONALINSTITUTEOFADVANCEDSTUDIESINARCHITECTURE PUNE
TrainingProgramme
9th
to13th
April2012.
RESEARCHMETHODOLOGYINARCHITECTURE
Conductedby:Dr.R.K.Pandit,ProfessorMITS,Gwalior.
Thisprogrammeisbeingrepeatedforthebenefitofallthosewhowantedto
participateinthelastprogrammebutcouldnotbeaccommodatedduetolimited
seats.
Hurry!!LimitedSeats!!Lastdateforregistration:23rd
March2012
Research is a structured enquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific methodology to solve
problemsand
create
new
knowledge
that
is
generally
applicable.
Scientific
methods
consist
of
systematicobservation,classificationandinterpretationofdata.
Althoughweengageinsuchaprocessinourdailylife,thedifferencebetweenourcasualdayto
day generalisation and the conclusions usually recognized as scientific method lies in the
degreeofformality,rigorousness,verifiabilityandgeneralvalidityoflatter.
In scientific and technological world, research is a process of collecting, analyzing and
interpretinginformationtoanswerquestions.Buttoqualifyasresearch,theprocessmusthave
certain characteristics. The practice includes philosophies, validity, reliability, unbiased
reportingand
objective.
The
process
must,
as
far
as
possible,
be
controlled,
rigorous,
systematic,validandverifiable,empiricalandcritical.
Researchisgenerallycategorisedasfollows:
1.Applicationofresearchstudy
2.Objectivesinundertakingtheresearch
3.Inquirymodeemployed.
Courseobjectives:
Architectureand itsallied fieldsare ina formativestageof researchand theoverallbroader
objectiveis
to
equip
architects
with
tools
and
techniques
of
research.
This course focuses on contemporary concerns and issues associated with research in
architecture,bothforarchitecturalpracticeandacademics.
Itisintendedtoprovidearchitectswithindepthknowledgeofconcept/methodsforresearch
inarchitectureand toassist incontextualizing their research in termsofexistingknowledge,
andvarietiesofresearchstrategies.
The programme provides a platform for the devising, development and refinement of a
rigorousresearch
methodology.
Severalrelatedtopicsofrelevancesuchassuchas,pursuingdoctoralresearch,theUGCnorms
fordoctoralresearchetc.wouldalsobediscussedduringthecourseoftheprogrammesothat
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participants can carry out their PhD or Project research in amoremeaningfulmanner and
contributepositivelytotheprofessionatlarge.
Thisprogrammeisdesignedtoincludeasfollows:
1.FormulatingtheResearchProblem
2.ExtensiveLiteratureReview
3.Developingtheobjectives
4.Preparing
the
Research
Design
including
Sample
Design
5.CollectingtheData
6.AnalysisofData
7.GeneralisationandInterpretation
8. Preparation of the Report or Presentation of ResultsFormal write ups of conclusions
reached.
Interested participants, preferably having Masters Degree in Architecture and its alliedsubjects,canregisterfortheprogramme.
Participantsarerequiredtomailacopyoftheirresearchtopicbriefofonepagealongwithregistration
form
to
and
Astheprogrammeisextensiveandexhaustive,participantsarerequiredtobringwiththemtheirlaptopsforallpurposes.
RegistrationFee:
(DemandDraftpayableto"CouncilofArchitecture",NewDelhi)
Forteachersinschoolsofarchitecture:
Rs.3000/ (inclusiveofsitevisitsifscheduled,delegatekitandcoursematerial)
Rs.5000/ (inclusive of accommodation onCDSA campuson twin sharing basis, site visits if
scheduled,delegate
kit
and
course
material)
Forprofessionals:
Rs.7000/ (inclusiveofsitevisitsifscheduled,delegatekitandcoursematerial).
Rs.8000/ (inclusive of accommodation onCDSA campuson twin sharing basis, site visits if
scheduled,delegatekitandcoursematerial).
Foraccompanyingnontechnicalperson:
Rs. 900/ per person per day (for accommodation andmeals) onCDSA campus on sharing
basis,subjecttoavailability.