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Ar. Vani Soundarya holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Design (Sustainable Architecture). She has been teaching and in practice for over a decade. She is currently involved in research on wall materials of residential buildings to achieve thermal comfort for moderate climate.
Education
| Degree | Specialization | College Studied | University Recognised | Y.O.P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG B.Arch. | Architecture | Periyar Maniammai College of Technology for Women, Thanjavur. | Anna University, Chennai. | May-07 |
| PG M.Arch | Advanced Design | Karpagam University,Coimbatore. | Karpagam University,Coimbatore. | May-17 |
Areas of Expertise
| College / University / Industry Name | Designation Held | From | To | N.O.Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgan’s Ooty School of Architecture, The Nilgiris | Associate Professor | 10.02.2019 | Till date | 5 |
| School of Architecture, CIET, Coimbatore | Associate Professor | 04.06.2017 | 31.01.2019 | 1.7 |
| Ranganathan Architecture College, Coimbatore | Assistant Professor | 23.08.2012 | 30.12.2014 | 2.3 |
| Prahar School of Architecture, Coimbatore | Assistant Professor | 20.01.2011 | 20.08.2012 | 1.7 |
| Ayssvaryam Architects, Salem | Architect | 02.11.2009 | 31.12.2010 | 1.2 |
| ADK Arch Consortium, Chennai | Architect | 20.10.2008 | 31.10.,2009 | 1 |
| Sridhar Reddy Associates, Hyderabad | Junior Architect | 01.07.2007 | 05.10.2008 | 1.3 |
Course Taught
| UG Level | UG Level |
|---|---|
| Geometrical Understanding and Representation | Thermal Comfort and Passive Design |
| History of Architecture -I | Predictive Building Modelling |
| Climate Built Environment | Research Methodology in Architecture |
| Site Surveying and Planning | Sustainable Green Materials |
| Energy Efficient Architecture | Environmental Law and Management |
| Sustainable Architecture | Theory of Environmental Planning |
| Human Settlement Planning | |
| Dissertation | |
| Urban Housing | |
| Urban Design |
Research (Journal & Conference) Publications (Author Name, Title, Journal Name, Year of Publication, Volume & Page Nos):
1.APPLICATION OF BAMBOO AS WALLING MATERIAL IN MODERATE CLIMATE CONDITIONS : A STUDY OF THE COIMBATORE REGION – JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, REFEREED JOURNAL OF IIA , ISSN-0019-4913 JULY 2021 VOLUME 86 , ISSUE 07.
Courses / Conference / Workshops / Seminars / Webinars / FDP attended (Place, No of Days) :
I. “Provisions of Energy Conservation Building Code” (ECBC) from 28th February, 2022 to 05th March, 2022 at Council of Architecture Training and Research Centre, Pune.
II. “Urban resilience using sustainable and ecological concepts" organized by Department of architecture, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai during 21st and 22nd December,2021.
III. “Comprehensive Village Development - Feasibility & Sustainability” AICTE –QIP sponsored one week short term course from 29.11.2021 to 04.12.2021 organized by Indo Global College of Architecture, Abhipur.
IV. “Exploring Urban Planning Prospects in Architectural Design Studios: towards Livable Cities” from 10th August – 13th August 2021, organized by Council of Architecture Training & Research Center (COA-TRC) coordinated by Nehru School of Architecture, Coimbatore.
V. “Architectural Design Pedagogy” AICTE –QIP sponsored one-week short term course organized by Department of Architecture, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai during 13th to 19th December,2017.
VI. “The BD2 Workshop: From Basic Design towards Design” organized by Council of Architecture Training and Research Centre, Pune during 31st July to 04th August, 2017.
VII. “Teaching Techniques in Architectural Education” –Faculty Development Programme from 16th to 18th December 2016, organized by Nehru School of Architecture,
Coimbatore
VIII. “Vernacular and Sustainable Architecture” workshop conducted by Mr. Benny Kuriakose organized by Dakshinachitra, Chennai from 15th to 17th August, 2014.
IX. “Quest-An interactive workshop in Teaching and Learning” Training workshop conducted by Arch Trust & IIA –Tamilnadu Chapter held on 25th & 26th April, 2014 in Anna university Alumni Club, Chennai.
X. “Inspection Reforms-Experts-Training Programme “organized by Council of Architecture on 11th February, 2014 in College of Architecture, Trivandrum.
XI. Faculty Development Program organized by School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (SPA) and sponsored by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy titled “Management for Building Rehabilitation” from 25th to 29th October 2021.
Workshop on “How to conduct Student Induction Program in College” organized by Induction Program Cell All India Council for Technical Education on 20th September 2021.
Area of Interest:
1.Sustainable Architecture
2.Housing
Honours / Awards (Received from, Year)
Membership of Professional Bodies:
1.Council of Architecture
No of Thesis Guided:
1.UG Level – 53.
2.PG Level - 41.