Equipments:
Thermal imaging camera, Pyranometer, infrared thermometer gun with data logger, albedometer, portable automatic weather station, sound level meter, digital noise level meter with reverberation time module, laser distance meter, digital lux meter, compact weather station, hot wire anemometer, indoor air quality monitor

The aim of building services laboratory is to facilitate the students to understand the technical systems incorporated in buildings which improve the quality of life for its inhabitants. Students are introduced to the key aspects of building services and infrastructure and aids in deeper understanding of principles involved behind the various building services system and their spatial implications.

It houses 24 nos of desktop with intel Core i7 processor supported by 8Gb RAM and 2Gb Nvidia GT710 Graphics card for drafting and basic rendering. Licensed Software like Microsoft Office, Autodesk Autocad, Sketchup are provided by Institute's Software repository. The reprography room is equipped with

1. A4 & A3 Coloured Printers.
2. A4 scanner
3. A1 Designjet Plotter and A0 Designjet MFP plotter

The Construction Yard provides students with valuable hands-on learning opportunities,enabling them to gain practical experience in various construction-related activities as part of their academic curriculum. Students engage in a range of construction activities that complement theoretical instruction. The facility enables students to develop proficiency in masonry practices through hands-on work with bricks, including the construction of various brick bonds and brick arches. In addition, students are introduced to the principles of reinforcement detailing and design, and gain practical exposure to reinforcement placement.

There are 1360 total no of books in the departmental library.
Subscriptions are available for the following relevant journals and periodicals:
Down To Earth, Ace Update, Thermal Control Business Update, Journal of Indian Institute of Architects, Architecture + Design, Cooling India, Architects and Interiors India. Architectural Digest.

The exhibition Gallery at the Department of Planning and Architecture provides a quick glimpse into the wide range of design and planning assignments that are accomplished by the students, scholars, and faculty members of the department. The gallery hosts exhibits ranging from design portfolios, architectural rendering, physical models, works of visual arts, and photography. The exhibits are periodically changed, thus, making it a vibrant space and a celebration of the creative spirit of the department.

The GIS Laboratory in the Department of Planning and Architecture at NIT Rourkela supports spatial analysis, mapping, and geospatial learning. It helps students build practical skills in GIS, remote sensing, and data-driven planning for urban, regional, and environmental applications. The lab provides hands-on experience in spatial data analysis, cartography, land-use studies, infrastructure planning, and environmental assessment. It bridges classroom learning and real-world planning challenges, strengthening analytical and technical skills. The laboratory also prepares students for careers in urban planning, smart-city development, disaster management, transportation planning, and geospatial consultancy.

The material museum provides students the exposure to different kinds of building materials starting from construction materials to finishes. Various materials as well as machines are displayed in the museum to be explored by the students such as, brick, cement, steel reinforcement, bamboo, different types of flooring and wall finishes - tiles, wood products, so on and so forth. This material museum provides ‘out of the book’ experience for the students, especially the first year students.

The Model Fabrication Laboratory provides a dedicated facility for the fabrication of architectural, planning and research models. The laboratory is currently procuring a CO2 laser cutting and engraving machine, which will enable precise processing of materials such as acrylic, MDF, cardboard, and paper. It is also equipped with a hot-wire cutter for shaping thermocol and other suitable foam-based materials. The laboratory supports hands-on learning, design development, prototype fabrication and research activities undertaken by students and faculty. It is further planned for future expansion with advanced 3D-printing facilities, enabling digital fabrication of complex models and prototypes.

The Transportation Infrastructure Planning Laboratory (TIPL) has been established in the Department of Planning & Architecture, NIT Rourkela, as an interdisciplinary platform for teaching, field-based learning, applied research and innovation in transportation planning and infrastructure design. The laboratory focuses on the relationship between mobility, land use, urbanscape, infrastructure, architecture and safety, with emphasis on real-world problem solving. It primarily supports MURP students and provides opportunities for B.Arch students to explore transportation-related planning and design challenges. Its activities include traffic and transportation surveys, road safety, public and non-motorised transport, accessibility, GIS-based analysis and infrastructure planning. The laboratory also promotes the planning and design of bus terminals, railway stations,airports, multimodal hubs and pedestrian infrastructure, integrating functionality, safety, accessibility and sustainability.

Equipments:
Electric Potter's Wheel (10" dia head, 1/4 HP, 6 kg clay centering load) with variable speed and both hand-knob and foot-pedal control (1 No.)
Hot wire cutter (2 nos.)
Cutting mats (16 nos.)
Aluminum tray for clay modelling (20 nos.)
DSLR Camera (Canon EOS1300D with 18-55mm and 55-250mm lens) (1 no.)