Architecture Intern – Communications and Partnerships

Employment Details
Department: Communications and Partnerships
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal | In office
Employment Type: Full-Time Internship
Duration: 3 Months
Experience: Architecture graduates / post-graduates
Stipend: Up to ₹20,000 per month

Role Overview
India Autism Center (IAC) is developing a white paper on accessible and autism-inclusive architecture, covering sensory-friendly acoustics, lighting, wayfinding, materials, and other design principles. The white paper will bring together research, expert perspectives, and case studies from India and abroad.

The Architecture Intern will support the project from research and expert engagement through drafting, review, and publication, working closely with a supervising editor/senior architect.

Key Responsibilities
Research & Case Studies

Conduct literature reviews on accessible, universal, sensory-inclusive, and autism-friendly design.
Research Indian and international standards, including the Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility 2021.




Identify, research, and document three case studies, including IAC's own centre.
Synthesise research and case-study findings into clear, cited content.
Expert Engagement
Coordinate and conduct approximately nine interviews with architects, therapists, families, and accessibility experts.
Prepare interview questions and document key insights from interviews.
Coordinate with external expert reviewers and manage feedback and follow-ups.
Writing & Publication
Draft the complete 6,000–8,000-word white paper across multiple sections.
Integrate research, case studies, interviews, and expert inputs into a cohesive publication.
Create or coordinate original diagrams and visual content.
Support editing, proofreading, layout, and preparation of print- and web-ready versions.
Support launch outreach to architecture journals, firms, professional networks, and media.

Key Outcomes
A completed 6,000–8,000-word,

📌 Architectural Intern (Kolkata)
🏢 India Autism Center
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