The document discusses the role of architects and architecture in nation building. It states that architects help build a nation by creating structures that integrate well with humanity and the natural environment. As the merging point of many disciplines, architects shape society and promote unity by highlighting similarities between different groups. Nation building involves holistic development of a society, environment, and economy. Architects contribute to this by designing physical spaces that empower citizens, respect resources and foster a sense of identity. They ensure structures promote a community's self-identity and cultural heritage while minimizing environmental impacts and maintaining safety standards.
3. • Almost everything we do is governed by some set of rules
• There are also rules imposed by morality and custom that play an
important role in telling us what we should and should not do.
• Some rules that are made by the legislatures (also known as Lok
Sabha/Rajya Sabha in India), for there own country, are called
“Law”.
• We need Laws in Society so our society can regulate and work
properly. They are designed to protect us and our property and to
ensure that everyone in society behaves the way that the
community expects them too.
• Laws tell us what to expect as a consequence of our actions.
• Laws have been the glue that has kept society together.
• Without laws there would be complete anarchy.
4. The Preamble to
Constitution of India
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly
resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN
SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
• JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
• LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief,
faith and worship;
• EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;
• and to promote among them all
• FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the
individual and the unity and integrity of the
Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this
twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do
HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO
OURSELVES THIS
CONSTITUTION.
5. Architects as
Citizens
& Professionals
Rules and Regulations
Architect’s Act 1972
Obligations Responsibilities
• The stability of a nation or any society describes the welfare, safety and efficiency of the habitat of a
system.
• As a built environment is a component of lifestyle, architects need to create such an architectural concept
that should bode well with nature and solidify their relationship with humanity.
• A complex relationship exists between building form, function and social context.
• Architects play a big role in building a nation of inspired and empowered citizens.
6. Architecture easily integrates itself into every
aspect of our lives.
Advocate for the best structure that defines its
relationship with humanity.
Architects-
• Act as the merging point of incalculable
disciplines within the construction of habitat
for humans.
• Mold the nation composed of various groups
and ascertain them as a part of a cohesive
society under one flag
• Shape society and present their similarities to
augment unity through Architecture
Architecture: A Profession with
Responsibilities
7. • Nation building is an evolutionary
process and encompasses a holistic
development of its three pillars
society, environment and
economy.
• Nation building, scoped upon the
role of architecture, is conceived as
an approach of physical design
and planning ensuring citizen
empowerment, resource
sensitivity and identity building.
Architecture &
Nation Building
Nation Building
Economy
Environment
Society
8. Architects’
contribution in
Nation Building
Structures as a part of whole
surrounding
Amalgamation of heritage and culture
Built environment should promote its
self-identity and pride in the community
Minimize the negative environmental
impacts of buildings and structures
Enhance efficiency
Standards and rules for any structure-
Safety
We need Laws in Society so our society can regulate and work properly. They
are designed to protect us and our property and to ensure that everyone in
society behaves the way that the community expects them too.
Laws tell us what to expect as a consequence of our actions. Laws have been
the glue that has kept society together. Without laws there would be complete
anarchy.
For example- In the game of soccer, a referee has "full authority to enforce the Rules
or Law of the Game on the Players”, when a player do something against the Rules
referee takes action like send-off a player,
The first words of the Preamble - "We, the people" - signifies that power is
ultimately vested in the hands of the People of India.
1. Sovereign- It means free to follow internal and external Policies.
2. Secular- It means no particular Religion is preferred.
3. Socialist- It means no concentration of Power and Money.
4. Democratic- It means rule by elected representative of the People of India.
5. Republic- It means no room for hereditary ruler or monarch.
The universal definition of Architecture is; ‘the art and science of designing and constructing a structure.’ An Architect as a designer builds an environment by providing the foremost vital need: ‘Shelter”.
In modern architecture, many ‘stunning’ buildings with ‘sound structures’ do not meet the socio-cultural and psychological needs of the users. This is because architecture isn’t just limited to the layout of interior spaces of buildings but it also features a public face and community dimension. Additionally to serving the client, architects should also fulfil the social obligation. Explaining to the context; let’s imagine a space designed by people that doesn’t consider the necessity of the disabled people, such as their need for different sort of doorknobs, urinals. Even for normal people, it should be kept in mind that the person’s forehead shouldn’t play limbo with the upper floor’s slab once he moves up a flight of stairs. Therefore an architect’s job isn’t just to design buildings of a particular style, but also to advocate for the best structure that defines its relationship with humanity.
Augment: to increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something
Architects just do not design a structure as an object but build it as a part of the whole surrounding.
An Architect on his mission for nation-building should not forget society’s heritage and culture.
The built environment should promote its self-identity and pride in the community, should reflect the strength and resilience of the culture and define the nation as unique and innovative. Thus architecture has a relationship with the socio-political concepts of the nation and helps define its cultural identity.
A conscious effort and sensitivity is the nature’s demand’- this concept also needs to be followed by Architects to help achieve stability in a nation. The Architect’s role is to seek ways to minimize the negative environmental impacts of buildings and structures and enhance its efficiency. The usage of resources is vital not just for a nation and its welfare but also for the upcoming generation’s survival. The impact of an Architect’s role in providing a space solution and technology for structures to decrease the consumption of the resources without sacrificing comfort and safety can push the nation towards stability. Architects regulate many disciplines in the construction world by influencing and providing the standards and rules for any structure that is erected and constructed. He should be able to mold a nation composed of different groups and identify and integrate them as part of a cohesive society under one flag. This way he helps to promote unity through Architecture.
