IAP Quetta Chapter Launch Event & Panel Discussion on Sustainable Design: Practice, Prospects and Challenges".

25-Jul-2022

The Executive Committee of the IAP Quetta Chapter and the Faculty, Staff and Students of the Department of Architecture, BUITEMS, invite you to attend the "IAP Quetta Chapter Launch Event & Panel Discussion on Sustainable Design: Practice, Prospects and Challenges".

Please register by filling out the google form available at the following link. It will help the organizers in making the necessary arrangements.

https://bit.ly/3z7akwE

We look forward to welcoming academics, professional architects, government officials, builders, developers, material suppliers, vendors, property experts, architecture students and professionals related to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to our launch event.

Date: Wednesday, 27 July 2022

Time: 10:40 AM

Venue: Orange Hall, SSA Block, BUITEMS Takatu Campus, Airport Road, Baleli, Quetta.

For inquiries, contact:

-Ar. Saif Dotani (Hon. Secretary, IAP Quetta Chapter)

Mob: +92 345 8376456

-Ar. Sanaullah Aziz (Executive Member, IAP Quetta Chapter)

Mob: +92 333 7858004

A Talk on IDSP's University of Community Development: Cost Effective, Environment Friendly and Sustainable Educational Model

We are pleased to announce that during our launch event, there will be a presentation by Mr. Safdar Hussain on "IDSP's University of Community Development: Cost Effective, Environment-Friendly and Sustainable Educational Model".

Safdar Hussain is one of the core members of the Institute for Development Studies and Practices (IDSP), Pakistan. He is the thought leader behind the institute's human-centred, green climate regime. His dream is to invest in sustainable, pragmatic approaches rooted in indigenous knowledge of the local communities to inspire them to design cost-effective, environment-friendly and financially sustainable models for young people.

IDSP’s has sparked the curiosity of many searching for alternative development models within the local context. Based on indigenous wisdom, knowledge and economic activities, the model empowers the local people and engages local technology and materials.

The institute building is a glowing example of this model. The building is made of mud, a traditional substance found in abundance in the vicinity. This not only stimulates the local economy by using locally available materials and local human resources but also asserts their cultural and social uniqueness.

The model not only preserves the traditions but also is cost-effective. Mud buildings require fewer energy resources as they remain moderately cool in summer and warm in winter. The model uses solar panels, wind turbines and biogas plants to fulfil the energy requirements.

Balochistan is the land of fauna and flora, and the institute generates income by cultivating organic flowers and fruits. Rainwater is harvested to fulfil the domestic needs of the university in a province where water scarcity is a major challenge.

The model demonstrates self-reliance, self-sufficiency and traditional wisdom. This explicable model is an example for the youth and communities across Pakistan. It illustrates that a resource-rich country like Pakistan can progress and develop through indigenous knowledge and traditional wisdom. We, the people have the real power to change anything, so let that change be positive.

Date: Wednesday, 27 July 2022

Time: 10:40 am

Venue: Orange Hall, SSA Block, BUITEMS Takatu Campus, Airport Road, Baleli, Quetta.

1 Day Workshop on Geoinformatics in Architectural Planning, Monitoring and Research

06-Jul-2022

The Department of Architecture, BUITEMS, is grateful to the National Centre for GIS & Space Application (NCGSA) and the Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) Lab, BUITEMS, for organising one day workshop for architects and architecture students.

At DoA BUITEMS, we strive to use digital technologies in architecture and are open to meaningful collaborations.

Title: Geoinformatics in Architectural Planning, Monitoring and Research
Date: Wednesday, 6-Jul-2022
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Venue: Training Hall, BUITEMS Takatu Campus, Quetta.

Workshop programme

Introduction of SDSS, NCGSA.
Ice-breaking and Introduction session with participants
GIS in Architectural Heritage by Mr. Nouman Marri from R2V
GIS in Urban and Regional Planning by Ms. Penha Tahir from SDSS Lab
Mini projects for GIS and remote sensing-based town planning
Certificate distribution ceremony

Mera Shaher Mujhe Wapis Kardo: A Discussion on Quetta City

28-Jun-2022

Quetta city has a unique cultural, anthropological and historical identity. The city is claimed to be Native to many cultural and linguistic ethnicities, which is its real beauty. Unfortunately, in recent history, this city has seen drastic changes in its cultural identity, norms, living standards and physical identities. Many people celebrate the city and need a forum to speak about its glorious past, challenging present and worrying future.

A Debate on the Identity of Quetta city will be held at Quetta Literary Festival (QLF) on Tuesday, 28-Jun-2022, at 4:30 pm. This closing session of QLF will be attended by all Schools of thought. The Department of Architecture (DoA) BUITEMS Quetta is proud to Initiate and Execute this session in the only Literary Festival in the Province.

Venue: Orange Hall, BUITEMS Takatu Campus, Airport Road, Quetta.

Regards,

Team QLF22 and Team DoA BUITEMS

Date: Tuesday, 28-Jun-2022

Time: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Venue: Orange Hall, BUITEMS Takatu Campus, Quetta.

Islamic Art & Architecture:

Majaz Aur Haqeeqat

27-Jun-2022

The Department of Architecture, BUITEMS and Quetta Literary Festival (QLF) are pleased to host our honourable guest Taimoor Khan Mumtaz, who is a Senior Architect at Kamil Khan Mumtaz Architects. He holds an MA in South Asian Design & Architecture from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (1999) and a Bachelor of Architecture from the National College of Arts, Lahore, in 1994.

Taimoor is also the founding director of Hast-o-Neest – Institute of Traditional Studies & Arts, Lahore. Hast-o-Neest promotes the research and study of traditional art and culture. It aims to provide an introduction to and a greater understanding of traditional thought, including Sufi doctrine and method, traditional philosophy, metaphysics and cosmology, and the arts such as calligraphy, miniature painting, classical music and architecture.

The Institute holds Study Circles & Courses in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad on, Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhib), Miniature Painting, Classical Music (Vocals & Instrumental), Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Traditional & Modern Philosophy, Metaphysics (Irfan) and Islamic Architecture.

Regards,

Team QLF22 and Team DoA BUITEMS

Date: Monday, 27-Jun-2022

Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Venue: Markhor Auditorium, BUITEMS Takatu Campus, Airport Road, Quetta.

NIC Quetta Outreach Session Cohort 8 for Young Architects

Architecture graduates face problems in setting up their design practices. NIC BUITEMS organized a special session with the alumni of DoA BUITEMS, where experts provided training and tips for starting architectural practices. NIC Quetta also provided information on how they can help young architects to start their own design practice and continue it as a successful business. Entrepreneurship is a crucial skill for young professionals and should also be focused on architecture.

The National Incubation Centre (NIC) organized an Outreach Session Cohort 8 for the graduates of the Department of Architecture, BUITEMS Quetta, as per the following schedule.

Date: Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Time: 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Venue: NIC Quetta, BUITEMS Takatu Campus.

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

A seminar titled “Architecture And Planning For Sustainable Development” was organized by the Department of Architecture at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences on May 11, 2022.

There were four main speakers at the seminar. Two experts, Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Chandio, Chairperson, Department of City and Regional Planning, MUET, Jamshoro and Ar. Planer. Fariha Amjad Ubaid, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture & Planning, NED-UET, Karachi were invited from Sindh province. The other two experts, including Ar. Dr. Waqas Ahmed Mahar is currently the Chairperson, Department of Architecture and Ar. Dr. Sohrab Ahmed Marri, Assistant Professor, were from BUITEMS Quetta. The worthy Vice-Chancellor BUITEMS, Mr. Ahmed Farooq Bazai (S.I), was the Chief Guest of the event.

The seminar commenced with a welcome note from Dr. Waqas, followed by presentations by all four speakers, a panel discussion, a Q&A session with the participants and concluding remarks from the Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Architecture, Prof. Dr. Syed Kamran Sami and worthy Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Ahmed Farooq Bazai (S.I).

The aim of organizing the seminar was to highlight the importance of architecture and urban planning and focus on various urban issues that our cities face. Cities must be planned and developed carefully considering population, living facilities, affordable housing, public transport system, land use and zoning, future growth, etc.

The seminar was received well by a huge audience, including academicians, practicing architects and planners, members of local government, development authorities, regulatory bodies, etc. The participants acknowledged the need and importance of the architecture and planning profession for sustainable development. It was stressed that planners focus on the big picture of community needs and the impact on surrounding areas, so both planners and architects must work together to ensure sustainable development focusing on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Date: Wednesday, 11-May-2022Time: 11:00 AMVenue: Pink Hall, SSA Block, BUITEMS Takatu Campus, Quetta.

Seminar on "Architecture and Planning for Sustainable Development"

11-05-2022

The Department of Architecture, BUITEMS, Quetta is going to organise a Seminar on "Architecture and Planning for Sustainable Development", as per the following schedule.

Date: Wednesday, 11-May-2022Time: 11:00 AMVenue: Pink Hall, SSA Block, BUITEMS Takatu Campus, Quetta.

MoU between DoA BUITEMS and SAP UMT Lahore

28-08-2021

Housing plays an important role in human life and in our society. It has a great social and economic impact on our lives and the way we live. However, several countries are still facing challenges and problems, such as lack of policies, poor planning and design, improper facilities and services, unaffordability of housing, housing shortage, unavailability of low-cost housing etc.

Many of these housing issues and problems also need to be addressed in Pakistan. University of Management and Technology (UMT) Lahore has established a Housing Research Centre to engage the professionals, experts, researchers and academics to come up with locally adaptable and acceptable solutions to housing problems.

In this connection, Plnr. Dr. Fariha Tariq, Dean School of Architecture and Planning, UMT Lahore visited the Department of Architecture (DoA) BUITEMS for starting a collaboration between both universities. Ar. Dr. Waqas Ahmed Mahar and his team will assist UMT regarding the housing sector in Balochistan province. This cooperation will be further extended to assist the Federal Government of Pakistan in revising the National Housing Policy.

Chairman PCATP visited DoA BUITEMS

07-07-2021

Ar. M. Arif Changezi, Chairman Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) visited DoA BUITEMS to discuss several issues related to architecture education and practice in Balochistan.

From left to right: Ar. Asma Baool, Ar. Tahira Shaukat, Ar. Palwasha Amanullah, Ar. Dr. Sohrab Marri, Ar. M. Arif Changezi, Engr. Dr. Syed Kamran Sami, Ar. Dr. Waqas Ahmed Mahar, Ar. Naveed ur Rehman Anwar and Ar. Shahroz Shah.

Fall '09 Thesis Report Jury

Ar. Naseer Hijazi taking jury of Fall '09 Batch students

Workshop at Makli

Students and Faculty members participated in a workshop at Makli

Online meeting

An online meeting with Ar. Yasmeen Lari attended by the students and Staff of DoA

Lecture Series

Faculty and students attending lecture of Ar. Ejaz Ahed

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