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Architectural Environment Design

Address: Nezavisimosty Ave, 150, building 15, Minsk, Belarus, 220013

Phone: +375 17 267-35-92

Fax: +375 17 267-99-23

E-mail: das.af@bntu.by

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About

Department of Architectural Environment Design was established in accordance with the order №44-P dated 07.05.2002 in order to prepare highly qualified professionals in the specialty 1-69 01 01- "Architecture", specializations "Urban Design" and "Interior Architecture".

The main concept of training in architectural design is based on the development of the traditions of the Belarusian architectural school. It is the theory comprising the elements of artistic, compositional, scientific, and technical education. The second concept of training in architectural design is the need to educate the architect and designer in two closely related areas: theoretical and practical.

The core of the training of architects and designers is a constant project work in the discipline "Architectural Design," which begins in the 1st semester of the 1st year and ends with the implementation of the graduation project.

Since 2006, the department has been training full-time students in the specialty 1-69 01 02 "Architectural Design". In 2011, the Department held the first graduation ceremony for 25 architects and designers.

In 2003, the Department started to offer master's and PhD programs in architecture. Now the Department runs 2 master's programs.

The Department is purposefully working to expand the creative links with architectural and art schools around the world. The Department cooperates with Bialystok University of Technology (Poland), the Department of Architectural Environment Design of Moscow Architectural Institute (Russia), Rostov State Academy of Architecture and Art (Russia), Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering, Ural State University of Architecture and Art (Yekaterinburg, Russia), Far Eastern State Technical University (Vladivostok, Russia), and several other higher education institutions.

The main objective of the Department consists in providing quality education, conducting research in the field of architecture and design, and promoting best practices in research activities and their applications.

Staff

Academic personnel of the Department is actively involved in various creative teams working on important research, artistic and graphical projects. The staff also participates in national and international seminars, conferences, workshops, and numerous creative competitions and exhibitions, often as members of organizing committees. Most employees of the Department are also members of national or international creative unions of architects, artists, and designers. Some them won international and national competitions.

In addition, visiting lecturers provide worthy contribution to the Department's activities. Among them are well-known scientists, architects, artists, and designers.

Head of the Department
	Anna A. Litvinova Associate Professor, Member of the Belarusian Union of Architects, Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Architecture, winner of the special prize of the President of the Republic of Belarus, winner of the "National Festival of Belarusian Architecture" tel.: +375-17-267 35 92 fax.: +375-17-293 96 77 e-mail: das.af@bntu.by
Professors
	Lidiya V. Berezkina PhD in Arts
Associate Professors
	Alexandra U. Mazanik PhD in Architecture Associate Professor
	Daria A. Ivanouskaya PhD in Arts, Associate Professor
	Pavel U. Vainitsk PhD in Arts, Associate Professor
	Andrey S. Viarenich Associate Professor
	Halina Ya. Turouskaya
Senior lecturers
	Anton V. Novikov MS in Architecture
	Volha U. Dashkevich Senior lecturer
	Olga U. Telepnyova Senior lecturer
	Siarhei A. Shypilau Senior lecturer
	Marina P. Viarenich Senior lecturer
	Andrey B. Yurovsky Senior lecturer
Lecturers
	Dzianis U. Dzegtsiarou lecturer
	Elena N. Vishnyakova lecturer
Assistant Lecturers
Svetlana N. Slauk	MS in Architecture, Researcher
Katsiaryna D. Kalatsei	MA in Arts

Specialities

The Department offers the following educational programs:

Degree Studies:

Specialty: 1 - 69 01 02 - Architectural Design

Qualification: Architect. Designer

Specialty: 1-69 01 01 - Architecture

Qualification: Architect

Forms of Study: full-time

Full-time higher education program in the speciality 1-69 01 02 "Architectural Design" lasts 6 years.

Professional activities:

Activities in the field of architecture;
Research and developments in the field of natural sciences and engineering except for biotechnologies;
Special design projects;
Vocational training;
Higher Education;
Other types of education.

A specialist should be competent in the following activities:

Design (architectural design);
Organization and management;
Management and administration;
Research and development;
Innovations.

Master's Studies

Specialty: 1 - 69 80 04 - Architectural Design

Qualification: Master of Architectural Design

Specialty: 1 - 69 80 01 - Architecture

Qualification: Master of Science in Architectural Studies

Research

Research directions:

Architecture of interior space;
Architectural colouring and colour design;
Theory and methodology of architectural environment design;
Theory and methodology of architectural design.

Research interests:

Theory of architecture and design;
Conditions and problems of colouring in interior design;
Trends of modern colour and lighting design, landscape design, urban design, monumental and decorative art.
Theory, methodology, and applications of interior design;
Multimedia technologies in architectural design;
Interactive design;
Preparation of highly qualified academic staff in the field of architecture and design, including PhDs and Doctors of Science.

In 2010, the Department published the handbook "Architectural design", which includes more than 840 definitions of basic concepts. This was the first handbook in the field of architectural design in the country.

In 2015, academic staff of the Department published 52 research papers and training aids, including 2 monographs.

In 2015, members of the Department participated in 47 international, national, and university conferences, meetings, workshops, and other scientific events; 87 international, national, and University-based exhibitions and competitions, including 4 events in the Russian Federation and 5 events in the far abroad.

In 2015, academic staff concluded the Project "Forming the System “Architectural Design” in Architectural Theory, Architectural and Design Practice, and Educational Process".

The study was conducted in two directions:

"Architectural Design as Theoretical and Practical Basis for the Development of Optimally Balanced Space for Human Livelihood at All Levels: from the Interior of an Individual Building to the Space of a Settlement as a Whole"
"Architecture and Design in Architectural Education".

Student Research

The Department pays great attention to student research activities in the following areas:

studies on a topic of interest under the guidance of supervisors
speaking at scientific conferences on the topic
participation in creative groups studying the Department's research topics
research as a part of the diploma thesis
preparation and participation in creative competitions in architecture and design
providing project materials for national and international exhibitions
participation in theexperimental, competitive, and real design projects

Some developments were introduced into practice.

Many students and graduates won awards and diplomas in national and international contests, competitions, and other events.

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