JUDICIOUS INCLUSION OF RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE INTO ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION: The two primary parental forces in the nurturing of a budding architect’s soul

JUDICIOUS INCLUSION OF RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE INTO ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION: The two primary parental forces in the nurturing of a budding architect’s soul
Ar. Antara Nandy [e-mail] Abstract
Architecture is a creative and extremely challenging profession. An architect needs to possess the talents and prodigy of an artist as well as the stead-fastness and accurate decision-making abilities of a true professional. The study of architecture comprises of a unique blend of art and science. Thus the role of architectural education is highly significant in honing the skills and thus shaping the future of the students. This paper presents the meaning and necessity that research in the field of architecture carries both for the professionals as well as for the academicians. Moreover, the students when exposed to actual industrial conditions under the monitoring of their professors display remarkable interests and outputs. This paper throws light on how dedicating time and resources on architectural research has helped in the growth and development of the profession and why does it become so beneficial to align research, industry exposure and academics together as a single unifying unit.
Keywords: Education; Architecture; Research; Technology; Development; Relationship
INTRODUCTION
The concept and meaning of the word education has held multiple and dynamic forms and dimensions over the history of mankind. Consequently, it has evolved from a more strict and systematic pattern to the present day liberal and changeful structure. Education can be defined as the systematic process undergoing which the pupil learns to understand the self and the world around. It fosters a deeper value system and enables him/her to respond more prudently to external stimuli.
Depending upon the cardinal points, the aim and road-map of education can be developed. In the words of Friedrich William Froebel1 "Education is unfoldment of what is already enfolded

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