CEPT University, formerly the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, is an academic institution located near University Area in Ahmedabad, India offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in areas of natural and developed environment of human society and related disciplines.[1]
History
The Centre for Environment Planning & Technology was established as the School of Architecture in 1962, by The Ahmedabad Education Society (AES), followed by the School of Planning, School of Building Science and Technology and School of Interior Design in 1972, 1982 and 1991 respectively, which were established with aid from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, the Government of Gujarat and the Ford Foundation.[2]
Until 2002 the institute was autonomous and awarded its own diplomas while being recognized by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). From 2002 to 2005 it was affiliated to Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University.[2] In 2005 it became a university through the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University Act, 2005.[3] It was renamed "CEPT University" through CEPT University Act, 2010.[4]
Academics
Faculty of Architecture
The Faculty of Architecture was established as the 'School of Architecture' in 1962. It focuses on design in the private realm.[5] It offers Masters in Landscape Architecture, a course established by Landscape Department since 1993.[6]
Faculty of Planning
Faculty of Planning, CEPT University
The Faculty of Planning, focused on planning in the public realm, was established in 1972 as the 'School of Planning'.[7]
Faculty of Technology
The Faculty of Technology, which concentrates on engineering and construction, was established in 1982 as the 'School of Building Science and Technology'.[8]
Faculty of Design
School of Interior Design
The Faculty of Design was established in 1991 as the 'School of Interior Design'. It deals with habitat related interiors, crafts, systems, and products.
Faculty of Management
The Faculty of Management was established in 2008 and offered MBA in Technology Management. It was re-christened in 2013 and it now focuses on Habitat and Project Management.
Centres of studies
CEPT has established centres of study in the following areas:
B. V. Doshi - The founder Director of the School of Architecture, Ahmedabad (1962–1972), first founder Director of the School of Planning (1972–1979), first founder Dean of the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (1972–1981), founder member of the Visual Arts Centre, Ahmedabad and first founder Director of the Kanoria Centre for Arts, Ahmedabad and the First Indian winner of Pritzker Prize.[16]
Christopher Benninger-The founder of the School of Planning, Ahmedabad, and Board Member (1972-2024)
Hasmukh Patel - an architect credited with making significant contributions to contemporary architecture in India, who was a Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus.[18]
Bimal Patel - Faculty of Architecture alumni, ex-President of CEPT University (2010-2023) and winner of Padma Shri award.[20]
Chitra Vishwanath - Faculty of Architecture alumni and an Indian architect based in Bengaluru who works on themes related to ecology and architecture.[21]
Arpan Shah - Faculty of Architecture alumni and an Indian architect based in Ahmedabad practising an inclusive architecture expressive of people, place and purpose.
1. Rajghatta, Chidanand (March 7, 2017). "Indian architect BV Doshi wins 'Nobel for architecture'". The Times of India. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
2. Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi. Archived 2011-08-23 at the Wayback Machine ArchNet 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
