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Principal’s Message- Ar. Rahuldev Patil

The Flora Education Society's, College of Architecture, combines teaching and service to proactively develop the discipline of creative and innovative problem-solving to address the needs of our society. Graduates of the College of Architecture will participate in the contemporary environment, encourage, anticipate and respond to changes in the local, national and international communities. The College of Architecture, with a program in Architecture, is dedicated to accomplishing its mission through excellence in teaching, research and service by preparing graduates for leadership roles in rebuilding cities and improving the quality of the built environment. FCOA is dedicated to educating future generations of ethical professionals, creative designers and informed citizens. By offering an intense curriculum, led by an accomplished faculty, in a comprehensive studio and classroom environment, the College of Architecture program will educate students for significant roles as practitioners, developers and leaders in architecture, construction, community planning and community development. Students will be challenged to develop their abilities in problem-solving, creative thinking and informed decision making, as a focus of their professional education. They will accomplish this in a nurturing and student-centred environment that fosters personal development and professional excellence.

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About Director- Dr. Atul Padalkar

He obtained his degree in BE and ME in Mechanical Engineering. He has done a Ph.D. in the area of ‘Alternative Refrigerants’ under the guidance of Dr. Devotta. Dr. Devotta had been associated with work which was recognized for the award of Noble prize to IPCC in 2007. He started his career in 1987 as a Lecture at Rajarambapu Instituteof Technology. Subsequently, he has served various prestigious institutions incapacity of Dean, Principal, Professor, and Assistant Professor in Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune (2004-2011) AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune, (1996 - 2003) respectively are important. He has been instrumental in starting the Technology department at Savitribai Phule Pune University.

He has been a mentor for introducing various academic programs which include B.tech Biotechnology , Postgraduate programs in Mechatronics, Computer Networks, VLSI & Embedded Systems, and Communication Networks for SPPU.

He has associated actively with key positions at various technological Institutions and technical bodies like Indian Science Congress, National Institute of Virology, Pune, ASHRAE, ISHRAE, Institution of Engineers (I) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), New Delhi as Advisor, Member, and Life Member. He has also worked as the Chairman, ISTE Maharashtra & Goa, and president, Engineering Sciences, Indian Science Congress.

His contributions particularly the development of room air conditioners with HC-290 and handbook on good servicing of room air conditioners under the aegis of German Technical Cooperation (GIZ), Germany has been recognised widely in the field of Engineering and Industrial Research. The work of the development of hydrocarbon technology in air conditioners has been appreciated by UNEP and the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR). He has worked as a consultant for corporate houses like GIZ, Germany, Blue Star, Thermax Ltd., Godrej Appliances Ltd., India.

He provides technical support for the design and development of products to business houses. He has attended more than a score of national and international conferences and workshops. He has been honoured by the 24th International Congress of Refrigeration inviting him to chair two sessions in ICR2015, Japan. He has published more than seventy research papers in the conference proceedings, bulletins, and journals of national and international repute.

The important publications include “Performance Assessment of Air Conditioners Using Propane” appeared in Official Journal of Centro Studi Galileo (CSG) and European Energy Center (EEC), Special International Issue (ISI), UNEP, 2010.The article entitled “Performance Assessment of Air Conditioners with HC290” appeared in the Bulletin of the IIR, 2010 is another landmark in his achievements. The same work has been published in Spanish and French languages.

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Vision & Mission- Flora College of Architecture

Vision

Establisment of knowledge centre to impart quality quality education and build up technologies for sustainable development.

Mission

We believe architecture to be a conceptually based intellectual endeavour and a form of critical inquiry that addresses the built and natural environments from the scale of the city to the scale of the detail.

The department is committed to producing conceptual thinkers and skilled makers who are versed in the techniques and knowledge of the discipline and who are cognizant of: critical theory, history, science and progressive social values.

To realize these objectives, design is taught as a critical, speculative and creative endeavour embracing both the humanities and the sciences.

The College of Architecture strives to use design thinking and creative problem solving to address the issues faced by contemporary society.

We integrate this approach into how we teach our students, the research that we produce, and the services that we provide to our communities.

The overarching vision for the College of Architecture is to prepare our graduates to actively participate in the contemporary environment, encourage and anticipate paradigm shifts, and respond to change in the local, national and international communities.

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About Flora College of Architecture

In June, 2011, Rishikesh Kanase with his dad came to enroll as the first student at Flora Institutes. Ever since then, Flora Institutes has been fulfilling its role as a leading technical institute in Pune. Flora is a family of academic institutions that include Schools, Colleges, and Skill Centres which have been imparting quality education for over 8 years. ’Flora’ word originates from the Latin word ‘Flor’ meaning flowers. Founder of the institute, Dr.Atul Padalkar who has worked professionally as a teacher over 35 years, thought this name apt for the institution. At Flora, every student is nurtured and nourished as a flower so that one day they blossom fragrance and become successful. The campus epitomizes Flora’s vision, ‘Education for a Sustainable Development'. Flora Institutes, provides fresh air and ample opportunities for the holistic development of students who will be accomplished individuals in many ways; happy and confident of leading their lot to a brighter future. It is a place where brilliant minds assemble and collaborate, where they pool together their talents across disciplines in service of big projects and ideas. It’s a vibrant community teaming up with students collaborating with experts and specialists; a place of creativity and innovation. It is an intersection of disciplines, a launching pad for a brilliant career, and a highly unique state of mind. It is a perfect environment to pursue your passion. Here the future is envisioned each day.  At Flora Institutes, we dedicate our efforts to that spirit of love of learning and service toward the greater good. We are committed to making a great education accessible to all by investing in people and resources while holding the line on cost. The Management solicits help, co-operation, generation of new ideas from our Teaching & Non- Teaching Staff, Principals / Directors / Heads, Members of the General Body, Parents, Past students and Well Wishers to help us achieve this vision for Flora Institutes in the future.