Architecture is a social art that touches all human beings at all levels of their existence everywhere and every day. This discipline uniquely encompasses the four major fields of human endeavor: Humanities, Science, Art, and Technology, effectively integrating and applying the professional insights derived from each. Fundamentally, architecture serves as the matrix of human civilization—an authentic gauge of social status and an evocative expression of the ethos of an era. Preserved, it transforms into heritage; in ruins, it assumes the role of archaeology, reconstructing vivid portraits of past civilizations.

Architecture is primarily the art and science of designing spaces for serving the multifarious activities of human beings and for meeting their specific needs in a meaningful built environment. When various engineering services are rationally combined with Architecture’s basic elements of Space, Structure and Form, the performance of human functions and the operation of mechanical utilities become efficient, pleasant and fulfilling. However, in its broadened scope and baffling complexity, Architecture has generated specializations such as Structural Design, Urban Design, City Planning, Landscape Architecture and Interior Architecture. Retrofitting of Buildings, Architectural Conservation, Construction Management have also lately emerged as specializations. Each of these compliments and support each other.

The essence of architecture lies in creativity, while harmony stands as a fundamental goal for architects. Throughout history and in contemporary contexts, architecture acclaimed as great has consistently demonstrated harmony with nature and its immediate surroundings. These principles constitute the essential tenets of design that architects aspire to uphold.

Architecture Design essentially is a product of an individual mind but realized through association of experts from allied fields who contribute in the process of construction. Mutual respect and understanding work wonders for ensuring high quality of the end-product.

The architectural profession feels deeply concerned towards national priorities in the fields of energy conservation, ecology, environmental pollution, protection and preservation of architectural heritage and their precincts, low-cost housing, urban renewals, rural upliftment, economic development at local and district levels, etc. in the interest of quality of life both in rural and urban settlements.

The practice of the architectural profession is regulated by the Architects Act, 1972 , and the regulations framed thereunder. The Council of Architecture has prescribed the Conditions of Engagement and Scale of Charges under the Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 1989. The documents stipulate the parameters within which the Architect is required to function. These define the responsibilities, the scope of work and services, and prescribe the mandatory minimum scale of professional charges with a view to making the Client fully aware of the duties and services which he may expect from the Architect. The professional services required by the Client may not be comprehensive in scope in all cases and accordingly a clear understanding between the two must be arrived at. The Council of Architecture has prescribed the Conditions of Engagement based on general practice of the profession in India. These documents are applicable to all registered architects and such architects who have specialized in areas such as Structural Design, Urban Design, City Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture and Architectural Conservation.