Welcome to our esteemed architecture school, where creativity, innovation, and design excellence converge to shape the architects of tomorrow. Our Bachelor of Architecture Design program, accredited by the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP), offers a transformative educational experience that prepares you to redefine the built environment with visionary ideas and impeccable design skills. The program focuses not only on design principles but also on interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability, social awareness, and digital and emerging technologies. This degree is suited for those who aspire to contribute to the shaping of the living and human environment. The desired attributes expected from a graduate of this program are achieved through a well-designed academic program supplemented by the ethos of SDAAT, which emphasizes skill development and social responsibility.
In today’s world, architects play an essential role in addressing various global challenges, including urbanization, climate change, and social inequality. At our school, the design studio is a sanctuary where students are encouraged to push the boundaries of conventional thinking. Here, students and faculty embark on a journey of reframing, exploring the depths of creativity and learning to shape spaces that breathe life. Guided by experienced mentors and engaged in hands-on projects, the Bachelor in Architecture program infuses a unique artistic flair into the built environment and infrastructure.
The bachelor degree in architecture provide students a great opportunity to develop both technical skills and creative ones. And because of the broad range of skills involved in this degree, students studying architecture can find career opportunities in many industries including interior design, urban planning and construction management.
Here are some of the many fields where you can use your architecture degree:
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 1 – SEMESTER-1 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
ICC |
SS-ENG-100 |
English Language & Communication Skills |
3(3-0) |
SS-PSS-100 |
Pakistan Studies |
2(2-0) |
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COMP-ICT-100 |
Introduction to ICT |
3(2-1) |
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FON
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DAA – 101 |
Foundation Drawing |
3(0-3) |
DAA – 151 |
History of Art & Design-I |
2(2-0) |
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DAA – 121 |
Introduction to Digital Tools |
2(0-2) |
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DAA – 102 |
Object in 3D |
2(0-2) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
17(9-8) |
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 1 – SEMESTER-2 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
ICC |
SS-IST-100 |
Islamic Studies |
2(2-0) |
IEC |
MGT-ENT-262 |
Entrepreneurship |
3(3-0) |
FON |
DAA –131 |
Storytelling |
2(2-0) |
DAA –141 |
Introduction to Digital Media, Film & TV |
2(2-0) |
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DAA – 132 |
Design Thinking |
2(0-2) |
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DCC |
DAA – 103 |
Drawing-I |
2(0-2) |
ARC- 111 |
Mechanics of Making I |
2(0-2) |
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ARC – 122 |
CAD-I |
3(0-3) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
18(9-9) |
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 2 – SEMESTER-3 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
ICC |
SS-TBW-103 |
Technical and Business Writing |
3(3-0) |
COMP-MTH-103 |
Mathematics for Art & Design |
3(3-0) |
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FON |
DAA – 201 |
Drafting |
2(0-2) |
DAA – 241 |
Fundamental of Photography |
2(2-0) |
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DCC |
ARC – 221 |
CAD-II |
2(0-2) |
ARC – 211 |
Structural Concepts and Systems-I |
2(2-0) |
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ARC – 213 |
Architectural Design Studio-I |
3(0-3) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
17(10-7) |
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 2 – SEMESTER-4 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
ICC |
COMP-PGF-204 |
Programming Fundamental |
4(3-1) |
IEC |
SDAAT-PMT-104 |
Project Management |
2(2-0) |
DCC |
ARC – 214 |
Architectural Design Studio-II |
6(0-6) |
ARC – 212 |
Structural Concepts and Systems-II |
2(2-0) |
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ARC – 215 |
Material, Building Services and Construction-I |
2(0-2) |
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ARC-251 |
History and Theory of Architecture I |
2(2-0) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
18(9-9) |
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 3 – SEMESTER-5 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
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IEC |
DAA -205 |
Budget & Scheduling |
2(2-0) |
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DAA -205 |
Research Methods & Report Writing |
2(2-0) |
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DCC |
ARC – 311 |
Architectural Design Studio III |
6(0-6) |
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ARC-351 |
History and Theory Architecture-II |
2(2-0) |
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ARC – 312 |
Material, Building Services and Construction II |
2(2-0) |
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DEC |
Select 2 courses from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 4 Credit Hrs. |
4(2-2) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
18(10-8) |
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 3 – SEMESTER-6 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
IEC |
DAA -206 |
Marketing |
2(2-0) |
ICC |
SS-PES |
Professional Ethics |
3(3-0) |
DCC |
ARC – 313 |
Architecture Design Studio-IV |
6(0-6) |
ARC -314 |
Material, Building Services and Construction-III |
2(2-0) |
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ARC-352 |
History & Theory of Urbanism-I |
2(2-0) |
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DEC |
Select 1 course from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 3 Credit Hrs. |
3(0-3) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
18(9-9) |
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 4 – SEMESTER-7 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
IEC |
DAA -207 |
Organizational Behavior |
3(3-0) |
DCC |
ARC –411 |
Architecture Design Studio-V |
8(2-6) |
ARC-451 |
History & Theory of Urbanism-II |
2(2-0) |
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DEC |
Select 2 course from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 4 Credit Hrs. |
4(2-2) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
17(9-8) |
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 4 – Semester 8 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hours |
IEC |
Choose from the list of Institute Elective Course worth 2 credit hours. |
2(2-0) |
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DCC |
-ARC -412 |
Architecture Design Studio VI |
10(2-8) |
ARC – 413 |
Urban Design and Planning |
2(1-1) |
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DEC |
Choose 2 courses from the list of Degree Elective Courses, worth 4 credit hours. |
4(2-2) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
18 (7-11) |
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 5 – Semester 9 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hours |
DCC |
ARC – 561 |
Architecture Design Thesis-I |
12(0-12) |
ARC – 511 |
Research Methods |
2(2-0) |
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DEC |
Choose one course from the list of Degree Elective Course worth 2 credit hours. |
2(2-0) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER |
16 (4-12) |
ARCHITECTURE YEAR 5 – Semester 10 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hours |
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DCC |
ARC – 562 |
Architecture Design Thesis-II |
12(0-12) |
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ARC – 512 |
Professional Practice |
2(2-0) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER |
14(2-12) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS IN 10 SEMESTERS |
171 (78-93) |
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SDAAT is making efforts to find partners from the field to work on collaborative projects. The school will organize an Annual Industry Day to bring different companies and individuals from the industry in the school, to see the student’s work, thus helping find financial support for the student projects. These activities will expose students to market trends and link them to the professional industry.
The focus of these multi-purpose partnerships is to develop creative and innovative collaborations between students and the industry experts to enrich both students’ learning skills through exposure working with experts in the field and initiate collaborative projects to develop the market-access of experts in building their businesses.
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Custom Design buildings spread over 100 Acres of land containing all the necessary facilities with special focus on safety and security of the students. Hostel facility is also available for boys and girls. 24/7 internet facility on the campus is available for students to do their research and assignments along with sports facilities.
We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.