Aim The aim of the site visit was to provide Final year students with practical exposure to sustainable development practices within a large-scale residential and commercial development. Objectives To observe sustainable design strategies adopted in IGBC Platinum-rated buildings. To understand on-site sustainable construction practices in an ongoing commercial complex. To relate theoretical knowledge of environmental...Read More
An Educational Visit took place on Saturday, 26th July 2025, at Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. focusing on concrete material testing, to provide students with practical exposure to essential civil engineering materials and testing methods. Activities Conducted: Introduction to Construction Materials: Students were introduced to various...Read More
To provide students with the opportunity to interact with an architect practicing in the field of acoustics and to gain an understanding of different materials used in acoustic design, along with their applications in theatres, studios, and other architectural spaces. Objective was to familiarize students with acoustic materials and their role in building design, and...Read More
On 22nd July 2025, our second-year (4th semester) students visited the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Karanjade, Navi Mumbai. A total of 60 students participated in the visit, which was led by Prof. Neha Sayed and accompanied by Prof. Jasmine Bhavsar, Prof. Snehal Ghag, and Prof. Shubham Tapkir. This visit organised under the Building Services...Read More
On 16th July 2025, our second-year (3rd semester) students were taken to Morbe Dam, Karjat for a site visit. A site abutting the dam was selected for the third sem AD design, where we were designing an artist’s bungalow. After visiting the site and conducting a basic site analysis, we took the students to another...Read More
Details of the event: On 16th July 2025, the 4th Year B.Arch. students from Pillai College of Architecture, New Panvel, undertook an Educational visit to Folds Design Studio, Juinagar, as part of the subject Digital Tools and Techniques for the 7th Semester. The Session began at 11:30 a.m. and was coordinated by Ar. Prathamesh Deshpande....Read More
The students arrived at 2:30 p.m. and were briefed by Mr. Nikhil, the MEP consultant. After safety instructions, they toured the site to observe various systems. They saw the service core with ducts for fire safety, electricity, ventilation, and the lift core. On the ground floor, the lift mechanism, installation, and lobby size were explained....Read More
Objectives of the Visit: Observation of Ongoing Basement Construction Understanding Different Components Associated with Basement Construction Understanding Services Involved The Site Visit was to the Ongoing Construction Site at Plot no-17, Sector – 1, Nerul, for D.Y. Patil College Student Hostel. The Basement was a Single level Basement, Accommodating Stack Parking. The visit provided a...Read More
Purpose of Visit: The purpose of this visit was to familiarize students with the functional and service-oriented aspects of hospitality design through real-life examples. It aimed to strengthen their ability to integrate technical services with spatial planning in a 3-star hotel project. Introduction: As part of the 3rd Year, 5th Semester Architectural Design curriculum, students...Read More
The site visit for the second-year Interior Design students of Pillai College of Architecture was conducted on 19th June 2025 at the IKEA store in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai. The students, accompanied by faculty members, explored the store to observe and analyze various aspects of design. The visit was organized as a guided academic activity where...Read More
