Abstract
The field of architecture, a major contributor to the consumption and conversion of resources, is also a main stakeholder in developing a sustainable world for the future. Presently when the whole world is focusing on achieving the SDGs (UnitedNations, 2015), architecture education can be a role player in transforming the future into a sustainable world. To identify the role of architecture education in building a sustainable future, a review was done to find the current status of architecture education in India, relevant published literature was reviewed to assess the ways of fostering sustainability through architecture education. Also, to identify the concerns and issues in aligning sustainability in architecture and highlighting the need for study towards developing a sustainable architectural approach. With the help of comprehensive analysis of the literature reviewed and the future recommendations suggested by authors, a wide gap between architecture and sustainability was found which leads to a scope of study in transforming architecture education to align with SDGs to meet future needs and enhance the relevance of architecture education in today’s time. Although, sustainability in architecture education has been restricted to studying and not implementing or applying in practice; therefore, not only educating about sustainability in architecture but also regulating it is necessary. Thereby, awareness of sustainability needs to be supported by due considerations of incorporating sustainability in practice for which the gradutes should be equipped with all latest necessory tools and research driven learnings. To achieve this there is a need of focusing on envisaging ways in which contemporary issues are addressed in the academic curriculum and the endless possibilities of integrating them into teaching/learning processes and practices. Thus, helping our graduates to be future-ready with skills and knowledge to become contributing members in the attainment of overall sustainable development in India for a better future.
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