Prof. Kavita Murugkar PRINCIPAL
Dr. Kavita Murugkar, Principal at BVDUCOA, is a distinguished architect, educator, and Universal Design evangelist with an impressive 25 -year track record in both education and practise.
She has been recognised by numerous International, National and State level awards for her outstanding contribution to architecture education and research. Her unwavering passion and expertise lies in Disability-Inclusive development and rights, specialising in the fields of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Throughout her career, she has relentlessly advocated for people centric and inclusive design policies, conducted groundbreaking research, and fostered inclusive practises in the design industry and various professional platforms in India.
Credentials -
Prof. Dr. Kavita Murugkar
B Arch, M A (Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology),PhD (Architecture and Disability)
COA regn. - CA/2000/26279
- ZERO PROJECT AWARDEE UN VIENNA 2020
- Empanelled Access Auditor and Trainer with MSJE Govt. of India
- Recipient of State level AVISHKAR Award as Best Researcher 2019
- Recipient of National NCPEDP-MPHASIS Universal Design Award 2014
- Recipient of National A3 Foundation Award as Best Teacher 2015
- Recipient of State level MASA Award as Best Teacher 2015
- Recipient of State level AVISHKAR Award as Best Researcher 2012
- Recipient of Indian Institute of Architects, Pune Centre (IIA) Award as Best Teacher 2015
- Recipient of IIID Award for Excellence in Teaching 2024
- Ex-Member, National Education Board, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
- Past Executive Committee Member (IIA Pune Centre)
- Ex-Member, Publication Board, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
Principal's Message
Our young minds, trained and equipped with cutting edge training in design skills, technology and tools aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) will play a vital role in ensuring that sustainable and inclusive physical infrastructure are designed and implemented across the country in the coming decades.
Architecture and architects play a crucial role in creation of public and private built infrastructure and at this crucial juncture in our history, it is imperative that a school of architecture engages with and challenges the minds of budding architects to take challenges head-on and design sustainable, creative and sensitive solutions; deeply rooted in context, empathy and inclusive design thinking.
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture aims to train and equip the students with Empathy, Sensitivity, Design Thinking Skills, Technical expertise, Social Awareness, Economic literacy and Advanced tools and technology to successfully evolve as competent and industry ready professionals and future leaders. We believe in the triad of Social Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability and Economic Sustainability and inculcate these values in our students right from the formative years.
Our student centric and inclusive approach, dynamic course curriculum, innovative teaching and learning methodology, research-oriented studio policy, guided exposure visits, academia and industry interface initiatives, numerous national and international collaborations are our strengths - which keep us at the forefront of architecture education in the country.
Our dedicated and experienced core faculty team and seasoned pool of professionals serving as visiting faculty members, ably supported by an experienced administration team, strive and work in tandem to achieve our objectives.
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) management with its pro-students and pro-learning policies and support, ensure that our students always get access to the best learning environment, aids and technology along with exposure to real life situations.
We are committed to our Founder Chancellor Dr. Patangrao Kadam Sir’s vision to stimulate SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH DYNAMIC EDUCATION and contribute meaningfully to the cause of nation building.
Jai Hind !
PROF. DR. KAVITA MURUGKAR
PRINCIPAL