About the Program
Objectives of the Program
- To sensitise students to issues of accessibility and inclusive design through real-world engagement.
- To introduce the principles of Universal Design and relevant accessibility standards.
- To develop skills for evaluating built environments from an inclusion perspective.
- To enable students to integrate accessibility features into architectural design.
Expected Outcomes of the Program
- Students demonstrate understanding of Universal Design principles and accessibility standards.
- Students integrate inclusive design strategies into their design proposals.
- Students show increased sensitivity toward diverse user needs.
- Students recognise accessibility as a core responsibility in professional practice.
Target Audience: 6th Sem & 8th Sem students of Acharya Institutes
Committee Members
- Ar. Fathima Samana,Principal-In-charge, Acharya's NRV School of Architecture
- Ar.Shweta Mattoo, Professor, Acharya's NRV School of Architecture
- Ar.Shweta Mattoo, Professor, Acharya's NRV School of Architecture
Resource Persons
Ar. Gita Balakrishnan
Designation: Architect, Founder of Ethos, and Champion of Socially Responsive & Inclusive Design.
Institution: Ethos Arcause
Ar. Pooja Ugrani
Designation:PhD Scholar at Srishti Manipal Institute, architect, poet, and founder of Sound of Paper, integrating architecture, urban research, and origami-based learning.
Institution: Ethos Arcause
Ar. Gaurav Raheja
Designation: PhD, DAAD Fellow, Professor & Former Head Department of Architecture & Planning, IIT Roorkie, Accessibility Consultant and Expert founder, Laboratory of inclusive Design, IIT Roorkie
Institution: Ethos Arcause
Ar. Kavita Krishnamoorthy
Designation: Social Development Professional, Arts-Based Therapy Practitioner & Co-founder of Can Bridge Academy;
Founder of Kilikili, advocating for inclusive play spaces.
Institution: Ethos Arcause
Ms Kavitha Murugkar
Designation: Architect, Educator & Principal at BVDUCOA
Advocate for Universal Design and Disability-Inclusive Development.
Institution: Ethos Arcause
| Date | Venue | Theme | Lead Expert | Duration |
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Day 01- Offline 11.03.26 (Wed) |
Site Visit to Spastic Society of Karnataka |
Site Visit (Case Study) & Foundations of Universal Design |
Spastics Society, Ar. Gita Krishnan Ar. Pooja Ugrani Other experts |
(3 hrs) 10:00 am-1:30 pm |
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Day 02- Offline 12.03.26 (Thursday) |
ASA Studio3 AI083F07LH Third floor |
Architecture of Autonomy |
Ar. Gaurav Raheja (Resource Person 1) & Team Ethos (Ethos Coordinators) |
(Lecture: 2 hrs) Activity: 3 to 4 hours 9:30-4:30 pm |
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Day 03- Offline 13.03.26 (Friday) |
ASA Studio3 AI083F07LH Third floor |
The Inclusive City |
Ms. Kavita Krishnamoorthy (Resource Person 2) Team Ethos (Ethos Coordinators) |
(Lecture: 2 hrs) Activity: 2-3 to 4 hours 9:30-4:30 pm |
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Day 04 Offline 14.03.26 (Saturday) |
ASA Studio3 3AI083F07LH Third floor |
Sensory Landscapes The Inclusive City |
Ms. Kavitha Murugkar (Resource person 2) Team Ethos (Coordinators) |
(Lecture: 2 hrs) Lecture: 1 hr Activity: 3 hours 9:30-4:30 pm |
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Day 05- Online 21.03.26 (Saturday) |
Online | Final Concept Presentations | Full Expert Panel | (3 hrs.) |