Faculty of Architecture

Master’s in Housing Design

The  Master’s in Housing Design program is meant for architecture professionals aiming to acquire specialized expertise in the design of housing.

India is at the threshold of massive urbanization. There is a rapid influx of people moving to cities and its peripheral areas to benefit from availability of better economic opportunities and access to modern standards of living. This has led to an increased demand for housing which is further fuelled by the rising levels of household income. This has also led to a reimagination of the traditional housing types to more complex housing typologies that may include challenges of density, mix of uses, economic efficiency, climate response and technology.

In this context, there is a need for an architectural professional who possesses an expertise in the design of housing and can effectively evolve design ideas to include social changes in housing types, technological advancements in construction, efficiency of land use, building regulations, and climate responsive design.

The MAHD program responds to this evolving scenario to prepare architectural design professional in creating architecturally innovative, thoughtful, and contextually sensitive housing. The program will provide students with multiple opportunities to interact with architectural design professionals who also function as resources and mentors through the program.