Enumerate the Role of Architects in the Rural Development

Abstract

This is a very common study that the architects generally limit their services to the wealthy and powerful people from urban areas. But the truth is that, it is the poor from the villages who actually needs his valuable services. The rural tribes in India have major challenges related to their housing and shelters. Architects need to step forward to help them and tackle various shelter related issues that will ultimately lead to a sustainable living. There may be a lot of variations in the exact role of the architects depending upon specific situations. The chief duty of an architect is to try to preserve, improve and create the required quality of built environment for the users towards the creation of sustainable world. The key objective of the current paper is to study the major roles of architect and explore the various dimensions that can be added to his existing role with reference to rural context. The paper aims the preparation of a policy framework for architect’s roles and responsibilities in rural development. At last the article can be concluded that, the architects have the ability to understand the consequences of the design process and hence can advise and educate local people in any additions and improvements to their built environment. The local people can share their knowledge, but the knowledge is limited and based only on the circumstantial experiences which are not always enough to minimize their problems. Therefore, the knowledge and expertise of architects can assist the community in their decisions and initiatives.