UMT SAP - School of Architecture and Planning

Organizing Technical Orientation Workshop
Building the foundation for effective field operations and impactful research! 🌧️📋
The School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), UMT, successfully conducted an Organizing Technical Orientation Workshop under the Urban Water Demand Management Project. Facilitated by Plnr. Humaira Munir, the session provided participants with essential technical guidance, project objectives, and operational protocols for the successful implementation of the study on “Stormwater Stagnation and Design Framework.”
The workshop served as an important step in preparing teams for coordinated fieldwork, data collection, and evidence-based planning toward more resilient and sustainable urban environments.

Workshop on “Training of Field Enumerators”
Empowering future planners with practical field research skills! 📊🌧️
The School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), UMT, successfully conducted a workshop on Training of Field Enumerators under the Urban Water Demand Management Project. Led by Plnr. Muhammad Talha, the session equipped participants with essential data collection techniques and field survey methodologies for the theme “Stormwater Stagnation and Design Framework.”
A valuable learning experience fostering research excellence and evidence-based urban planning for sustainable cities.

The School of Architecture and Planning, UMT, proudly congratulates Dr. Nadeem Rao, Associate Professor, on his appointment as Chairperson of the Department of City and Regional Planning.

This well-deserved appointment reflects his dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to advancing the field of planning education. We wish him continued success as he leads the department toward new achievements and growth.

The School of Architecture and Planning, UMT, hosted a delightful Faculty Lunch, bringing colleagues together in a warm and engaging environment. The gathering provided an opportunity to strengthen professional relationships, share ideas, and celebrate the spirit of collaboration that drives academic excellence. Moments like these foster a stronger sense of community and contribute to a vibrant and supportive workplace culture.

The School of Architecture & Planning (SAP), UMT successfully hosted a Guest Lecture on “Project Life Cycle, Procurement Process, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)”, bringing valuable industry perspectives to our academic community.

The session provided students and faculty with practical insights into the various stages of project development, procurement mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, and the growing role of Public-Private Partnerships in delivering sustainable infrastructure and development projects. The lecture served as an excellent platform to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world professional practices.

SAP-UMT remains committed to enriching learning experiences through meaningful industry-academia collaborations and knowledge-sharing initiatives that prepare students for the evolving demands of the planning and development sector.

✨ Honoring Excellence: Dean's Merit Award Ceremony✨

Here’s a glimpse of the SAP – School of Architecture & Planning Dean’s Merit Award Ceremony — a proud celebration of creativity, dedication, and academic brilliance.

Congratulations to all our high achievers whose passion for design and innovation continues to inspire the SAP community!

The School of Architecture & Planning, UMT, is pleased to share that Dr. Fariha Tariq, Dean, School of Architecture & Planning, has been invited by The Urban Unit, Government of Punjab, to participate in the Lahore Master Plan Review Consultation and Feedback Meeting. Dr. Nadeem Rao and Muhammad Talha from CRP Department also participated. The consultation aims to gather expert input from academia, planning professionals, government departments, and key stakeholders to review and strengthen the future development framework of Lahore.
This participation reflects SAP-UMT's continued commitment to contributing academic expertise and professional insight toward sustainable urban planning and development in Pakistan.

The School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), University of Management and Technology, cordially invites design enthusiasts to the Jury Presentation of Batch 14.

“Discovering Architecture Within Everyday Machines – The Hidden Form” explores the unseen architectural qualities embedded within ordinary electronic devices and machines. Through detailed investigations, exploded views, and analytical studies, students reveal how everyday objects contain systems, structures, forms, and spatial logic that can inspire architectural thinking and design exploration.

This exhibition challenges us to look beyond the surface of familiar objects and discover the hidden relationships between technology, function, and architecture.

📅 Date: Monday, 22nd June 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Library Building, 4L10

Join us in celebrating the creativity, curiosity, and hard work of Batch 14 as they present their research and design explorations through this engaging interactive exhibition.

Final Year CRP students from the UMT, Lahore, visited LDA Avenue-1 as part of the Real Estate Management course to gain practical insights into housing development, land management, planning processes, and real estate operations.

We sincerely thank Dr. Umar Sohaib, Director Housing, LDA Avenue-1, and Mr. Sharoze Javed, Deputy Director, LDA City, for their valuable time and informative briefing. Their insightful discussion on the challenges faced in housing development and the practical solutions adopted by LDA provided students with a deeper understanding of sustainable and future-ready housing schemes.

The visit served as a valuable learning experience, bridging academic knowledge with real-world planning and development practices.

📍 Consultative Meeting on the Master Plan of Lahore Division 2050
Dr. Fariha Tariq, Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning, UMT, was invited to attend a consultative meeting on the Master Plan of Lahore Division 2050 held at the LDA Sports Complex.
The session brought together professionals, planners, architects, environmentalists, and institutional representatives to discuss the future vision, sustainable growth, and urban development strategies for Lahore Division. SAP-UMT remains committed to contributing towards thoughtful planning, research, and sustainable urban development for the future of our cities.