CEPT University, formerly theCentre for Environmental Planning and Technology, is an academic institution located near University Area inAhmedabad, India offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in areas of natural and developed environment of human society and related disciplines.[1]
The Centre for Environment Planning & Technology was established as the School of Architecture in 1962, by TheAhmedabad 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 theMinistry of Human Resource Development, theGovernment of Gujarat and theFord Foundation.[2]
Until 2002 the institute was autonomous and awarded its own diplomas while being recognized by theAll India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). From 2002 to 2005 it was affiliated toHemchandracharya North Gujarat University.[2] In 2005 it became a university through theCentre for Environmental Planning and Technology University Act, 2005.[3] It was renamed "CEPT University" throughCEPT University Act, 2010.[4]
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]
The Faculty of Technology, which concentrates on engineering and construction, was established in 1982 as the 'School of Building Science and Technology'.[8]
The Faculty of Design was established in 1991 as the 'School of Interior Design'. It deals with habitat related interiors, crafts, systems, and products. The Faculty of Design at CEPT proposes a contemporary design education to address various streams of knowledge and production in an evolving and ever-expanding discipline of design.[9]
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.
B. V. Doshi - The founder Director of the School of Architecture, Ahmedabad (1962–1972), founder Director of the School of Planning (1972–1979), founder Dean of the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (1972–1981), founder member of the Visual Arts Centre, Ahmedabad and founder Director of the Kanoria Centre for Arts, Ahmedabad and the first Indian winner of Pritzker Prize.[17]
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.[19]
Bimal Patel - Faculty of Architecture alumni, ex-President of CEPT University (2010-2023) and winner ofPadma Shri award.[21]
Chitra Vishwanath - Faculty of Architecture alumni and an Indian architect based inBengaluru who works on themes related to ecology and architecture.[22]
Arpan Shah - Faculty of Architecture alumni and anIndian architect based inAhmedabad 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.
