Understanding the impact of built environment of campuses on the process of learning architecture and designing of a

Abstract

In order to enhance the experience of pursuing a degree in Architecture, it becomes extremely important for the surrounding environment in itself to impart a positive learning atmosphere wherein the student can exhibit his skills and make maximum use of his potential. This review analysis researches from lot of places that shows how the physical or built environment of a campus makes an impact on the students in their learning or how a good physical environment can have an influence on their learning process. The main focus of the research is to determine the campus' built physical surrounding and environment influences the process of learning when it comes to architectural education. Factors or parameters that affect students' learning potential were identified. Although there are studies regarding the impact of built environment on an enrolled student's education, there has been no in-depth study to understand the effect of built physical environment on individuals undertaking design-based course, in this case, Architecture education. A comparative study was done between a designed architecture college and a college adapted for architecture education based on the identified parameters that causes an impact on the students’ education. A survey was done on students undertaking architecture course in specifically designed colleges and colleges adapted for the purpose separately and the results were compared and analyzed. It is found that the students in colleges adapted for the purpose fail to have a hands-on architecture experience in their college and other results also implied that design and environment of the campus makes an impact on the student's education.