College of Architecture Trivandrum is one of the largest architectural schools in Trivandrum, the capital city of the state of Kerala, India. The institute is popularly known as CAT. The institution was established in the year 2011 as a privately owned educational institution. CAT attracts students from all parts of Kerala and also from t... he nearby states.
The College of Architecture Trivandrum envisages an interdisciplinary and interconnected curriculum with an intention to prepare a new genre of architects who would be able to use creatively the evidences collected from real data while developing concepts. This forms the basis of architectural design with an emphasis on formal aesthetics of the 21st century. Research in architectural theory and research driven practice of faculty members formed another layer to the design ed+ More
Research and Collaboration
Collaborative research in design is becoming increasingly important and relevant. CAT ties up with some of the world's renowned universities and organizations in interdisciplinary initiatives that offer opportunities for students exchange and participation.
Vision, Mission and Values
Vision: CAT is... to be a global D-school for making positive change in the design of built environment through creative and collaborative academic engagements
Mission: CAT envisages to be "an institute of choice" by promoting a creative, research driven and learner friendly environment . It is committed to develop a community of learners into lead practitioners in areas of sustainability and livability of built environment.
Values:
1) Commit to transparency, fairness and ethical decision making
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