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Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design
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Established1980
Academic affiliation
Sardar Patel University
PrincipalProf Jignesh VYAS (D C Patel School of Architecture) (APIED) Prof (Dr) Shashikant Kumar (Bhaikaka Centre for Human Settlements),
DirectorShri Nilambhai Patel
Location, ,
Websitehttp://www.apied.edu.in/

Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design (APIED or simply IED) is an academic institute of higher education affiliated to Sardar Patel University[1] located in the town of Anand in the state of Gujarat, India. It offers courses in Architecture, Interior design and Urban Planning.

History[edit | edit source]

APIED was founded in 1980 at Vadodara by Ar. Suryakant Patel, Mr. Himmatbhai Patel, Ar. Rasik Shah, Er. Mahindra Modi, Mr. Prabhudas Patel, and Mr. Bhupen Kakkar. The institute was later shifted and established at Vallabh Vidhyanagar in 1984 under the patronage of late Dr. H.M.Patel who was then the finance minister of India and chairman of Charutar Vidya Mandal. The institute presently functions under the umbrella of Charutar Vidya Mandal and Parisar Trust[2] at Vallabh Vidyanagar.[3]

Campus[edit | edit source]

The Institute is spread over a 2.5 acre urban campus located close to Shastri Ground, the nodal center of the town of Vallabh Vidhyanagar. The campus building was originally designed by Ar. Suryakant Patel and Ar. Rasik Shah.

Academics[edit | edit source]

D.C. Patel School of Architecture (offering Bachelor of Architecture)

H.M. Patel School of Interior Design (offering Bachelor of Interior Design and Master of Interior Design)

Bhaikaka Center for Human Settlements (offering Master of Urban Planning)[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Academic Programs - Sardar Patel University". Spuvvn.edu. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
  2. India (2012-05-26). "Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design - Admission, Courses, Fee, Address | APIED | Gujarat". Minglebox. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
  3. "Archived copy". Retrieved 2012-05-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. Charutar Vidya Mandal. "Arvindbhai Patel Institute Of Environmental Design (Apied)". Ecvm.net. Archived from the original on 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2012-06-03.

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