BRIDGING THE GAP: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA COLLABORATION IN ARCHITECTURE

Srisoma Konduri; Bipasha Kumar; Deepashree  Choudhury

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.iICoMABE.2024.2155

Authors

Srisoma Konduri M.Arch 1st Year, AIT-SAP, Greater Noida, India
Bipasha Kumar Professor at AIT-SAP, Greater Noida, India
Deepashree Choudhury Professor at AIT-SAP, Greater Noida, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.iICoMABE.2024.2155

Keywords:

University- Industry Collaboration, Employer Engagement, Live Project, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration Gap, Architecture Pedagogy

Abstract [English]

This study delves into the ever-needed symbiotic relationship between industry and academia within the architecture domain, clarifying the benefits, and challenges of their collaboration. The multifaceted dimensions of industry-academia collaboration in architecture focuses on the interns' enhancing their understanding during training, fresh graduates' grasp of technical know-how at their first job, and the role of innovative industry partnerships in problem-solving and future building. Through a mixed-method research approach, the paper examines the perceptions of architectural interns and fresh graduates on the effectiveness of educational preparation, their technical know-how and their creative proficiencies encountered in their initial professional roles. Innovative partnerships between industry leaders and academic institutions are further evaluated to unveil the collaborative efforts in addressing contemporary architectural challenges and innovations. The findings suggest a significant discrepancy between academic training and industry requirements, indicating a need for curriculum reform and an enhanced framework for continuous collaboration. This study not only contributes to a deeper understanding of the transition from academic preparation to professional practice but also presents practical implications for curriculum development and strategic industry engagement.

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