Archgyan Podcast

In this episode we have with us the founder of Archea, Utsav Kamboj. She is a graduate from Lovely Professional University, Punjab where she completed her B.Arch. And later pursued her masters in urban design from Sushant School of Art and Architecture.  She has two companies to her credit. One being Utsav Kamboj and the other being Archea. Utsav Kamboj curates content that helps budding architects and interior designers kickstart their career. And Archea is an educational platform that provides online courses for architectural students and architects to enhance their skills promising a successful career. In this episode, she talks about her journey in architecture, how she transitioned to content creation, how social media aided the growth of her company, about archea and utsav kamboj, how young architects can make a shift into this field and much more. For episode show notes and links, head to http://archgyan.com/59 Archea - https://www.archea.in/ For the video version, head to our YouTube Channel. (https://youtu.be/D4peAHdbAeM) This podcast is sponsored by Archgyan Courses, head to thesketchuptutorials.com (https://www.thesketchuptutorials.com/) to check out some of our new courses on Sketchup & Vray.

Debashree Ghatak is the Co-Founder of ReNEWate and an architect with 12+ years of experience of working with top Architecture firms and Real Estate developers. She is passionate about imbibing new-age technologies into architecture, construction and property renovation to leverage their benefits and make day-to-day tasks for the AEC Industry easier. She is a strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Architecture - B.Arch focused in Architecture from Mumbai University. Before Establishing ReNEWate, Debashree has worked on projects of all scales ranging from furniture design to master planning. In her current role as the Co-Founder of Renewate, Debashree is determined to build the company as India's only platform for designers and contractors by leveraging technology and domain expertise to help professionals & consumers. https://archgyan.com/podcast/renewate-startups-and-more-with-debashree-ghatak-ag-57/ (https://yourstory.com/2020/11/deep-tech-startup-renewate-property-renovation-digital-professional) In this episode she talks about her journey in architecture, how she transitioned to startups, about renewate, how architects can get into startups, how a startup runs, future plans for Renewate, advice for young architects & more. ReNEWate - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.renewate.app For episode shownotes and links, head to archgyan.com/58 

In this episode we have with us Architect & Professor Newton D'Souza who is presently an Associate Professor for the Department of Interior Architecture, at Florida International University in Miami. He's been part of our industry for more than 20 years & written numerous research papers, special issue journals and books which have been published widely on various platforms. He's also given various lectures across Universities, and has won various awards for his excellence in the academic side of Architecture. His most notable book is called "The Multi-Skilled Designer" which talks about the unique cognitive thought process of top architectural designers like Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind, Peter Zumthor, and so on. He shares with us his journey into Architecture, his transition of pursuing his BArch in Bangalore to then pursuing his PhD in the states. We then talk about Design, the definition of "Design", cognitive design, decoding the thought process of an architect, how technology influences the world and a whole lot more. For episode shownotes and excerpts, head to archgyan.com/57 (https://archgyan.com/podcast/journey-towards-a-multi-skilled-designer-more-with-newton-dsouza-ag-57/) For the video version, head to our YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/ga_nXISVaxE) . This podcast is sponsored by Archgyan Courses, head to thesketchuptutorials.com (https://www.thesketchuptutorials.com/) to check out some of our new courses on Sketchup & Vray.

In this episode we have with us the founder of DiRoots, Jose Oliveira. He is a BIM and Automation Strategist. DiRoots is a BIM digital consultancy firm based in UK and they specialize in the development of custom Autodesk, Bricsys, Bentley add-ins, web-based applications and much more. Jose is a graduate from the University of Salford where he did his MSc. in BIM and Integrated Design. He has more than 10 years of continuous experience in the AEC and manufacturing industries. He is also known for his creative, unconventional ideas and vision of the Industry's future. In this episode he talks about his journey into BIM, custom software development process, creation of various plug-ins for Revit, how DiRoots has leveraged machine learning & AI and a whole lot more. For Episode shownotes & links, head to archgyan.com/56 (https://archgyan.com/podcast/digital-disruptions-in-the-aec-industry-with-jose-oliveira-ag-56/) For the video version, head to our YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/G7EnQ68aIdw) . This podcast is sponsored by Archgyan Courses, head to thesketchuptutorials.com (https://www.thesketchuptutorials.com/) to check out some of our new courses on Sketchup & Vray.

In this episode we have with the co-founder of Trezi, Gautam Tewari. He is a LEED-accredited professional. Trezi is India’s first VR Platform for the Building Industry. It's a product that is now solving the challenges faced by a large number of stakeholders in the Building industry, using immersive technology and the power of Virtual Reality. They have won quite a few awards in the Startup Field. Featured in the Top 3 "Startup of the Future"by NDTV Unicorn Awards 2016, winner of the League of 10-Emerge50 products of the year 2018 by NASSCOM and won the NASSCOM Design4India Design Awards 2019 in the 'immersive category' to name a few. Gautam is a graduate from the University of New South Wales, where he did his masters in Construction Management. He has a global experience of over 20 years in the architecture and design industry. Apart from that he's passionate about cricket, a long-distance runner, fitness enthusiast, and an avid reader. In this episode, he talks about his initial journey into the startup scenario, the potential of VR in the building industry, how an Architect can be involved in immersive technology and a whole lot more! For Episode shownotes & links, head to archgyan.com/55 (https://archgyan.com/vr-for-the-aec-industry-with-gautam-tewari-ag-55/) . For the video version, head to our YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/MOyzJhe2tSk) This podcast is sponsored by Archgyan Courses, head to courses.archgyan.com (http://courses.archgyan.com/) to check out some of our new courses on Sketchup & Vray.

In this week's episode we have with us the founder of Cybertecture, James Law. Cybertecture is the design of all things for a more intelligent world through new pieces of architecture, interior space, artwork, technology, and strategy. He established James Law Cybertecture in 2001 and they've gone on to complete projects of various scales, some of them being OPod Housing No. 1 which is an experimental, low cost, micro living housing unit to ease Hong Kong's affordable housing problems. The Capital in Mumbai, Cybertecture egg, Technosphere, Tower of India and many more awesome projects. The firm specializes in architecture, interior design, master planning, consulting, technology & industrial design. He has also launched the Cybertecture Academy that nurtures a new generation of designers from a young age. In this episode, he takes us on his journey in Architecture right from his time at Bartlett, to being mentored by Peter Cook & later Itsuko Hasegawa in Tokyo, how he started his own firm James Law Cybertecture, how he landed big projects in India, solving Hong kong's housing problem through design, his design philosophy & approach to design, leveraging technology, smart city planning, the architecture of purpose & a whole lot more! For Episode shownotes & links, head to http://archgyan.com/54For the video version, head to our YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/nmm_mvNQWdY) This podcast is sponsored by Archgyan Courses, head to courses.archgyan.com (http://courses.archgyan.com/) to check out some of our new courses on Sketchup & Vray.

In this episode we have with us an Architect, Writer, Web Designer, teacher, podcaster and entrepreneur, Michael Lavalley. Mike is a member of the American Institute of Architects and a LEED AP. He's currently an architect and project manager at Young + Wright Architects and he specializes in Architectural Design, Detailing, Project Management, 3D Modeling, Design Research, Sustainable Design, Graphic Design and much more. He has 12 years of professional experience and he shares his research, experience and interests on his blog "Evolving Architect". He's also a co-host of his podcast called "Unpacking design" where they discuss all things design. Apart from that he's a gamer and a chess fanatic. In this episode he talks about his journey, how he creates content in architecture, about his podcast and his company Evolving Architect, some interesting tools that he uses and a whole lot more. For more on this episode , head to http://archgyan.com/53 For the video version, head to our YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/attRWQ4R5Ew) This podcast is sponsored by Archgyan Courses, head to courses.archgyan.com (http://courses.archgyan.com/) to check out some of our new courses on Sketchup & Vray.

In this episode we have with us one of the Directors of Integrated Design Limited, Simon Gallagher. Simon is an architectural technologist and digital project manager. His experience includes implementing BIM and leading digital international project teams on large, complex infrastructure projects for transport, building and waste management facilities. He's also a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) since September 2012, a professional member of the Hong Kong Institute of BIM, and a CIC Certified BIM Manager since February 2020. In this episode Simon talks about his experience as an architect from Hong Kong. He shares with us his transition between different roles and how he ended up being a director at his firm. Hailing from Hong Kong, he very briefly discusses about the pandemic as well as its impact on the future. He also talks about the housing problem in Hong Kong and how it can be solved. For more on this episode , head to archgyan.com/52 (http://archgyan.com/ag-52-simon-gallagher/) For the video version, head to our YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/zfWF_4zAe30) . (http://archgyan.com/ag-52-simon-gallagher/) This podcast is sponsored by Archgyan Courses, head to courses.archgyan.com (http://courses.archgyan.com/) to check out some of our new courses on Sketchup & Vray.

This is part 2 of our two part series with Dr. Benny Kuriakose, a leading sustainable Architect from India. In this episode he gives us insight on Architectural Conservation and Vernacular Architecture. He shares with us his opinion on Architectural Education questioning the need to study for 5 years . He then goes on to share with us his view on the Central Vista Project and how to go about design promoting unconventional thinking which is quite intriguing ! For more on this episode , head to http://archgyan.com/51 (http://archgyan.com/ag-51-benny-kuriakose/) This podcast is sponsored by Archgyan Courses, head to http://courses.archgyan.com to check out some of our new courses on Architecture and Interior Design

In this week's episode we have with us one of India's leading sustainable architects Dr. Benny Kuriakose. Benny Kuriakose started his career in 1984 under the guidance of Laurie Baker. He specializes in architecture conservation,low-cost housing and sustainable architecture. He incorporates principles of vernacular architecture with a concept reflecting his client's aspirations with the use of natural materials. Some of his famous works include the Pyramid, Vishram, Dakshinachitra, Muziris heritage project among many other. In this episode Dr. Benny is going to be sharing his entire journey, a chance meeting with Laurie Baker, his first few projects, the importance of hands-on learning, architectural education, future of architecture, construction & a whole lot more. We also have an interesting segment in the 2nd part of this episode on Architectural Education that answers questions like "Do we really need to study 5 years to practice Architecture? For episode shownotes & links, check the description below & head to our website which is http://archgyan.com/50 For the video version, head to our youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qOe5tGyLlg&t=4s)

This week, we speak with the Principal Architect at Meltzer/Mandl Architects, Eli Y. Meltzer. Eli transitioned from a background in Philosophy to Architecture and shares his entire journey in this episode. He specializes in the housing space and has vast expertise in New York City Building Codes & regulations. He's also a published author and has given seminars and workshops at international conferences on Jewish Infrastructure Capital Projects. In this episode, we learn about Eli's journey, the importance of affordable housing, philosophy and how different Architecture is going to be post-pandemic, design tech, homes being more multi-functional, his plans for the future, and a whole lot more in this episode. We also have a special section called Dissect the project wherein Eli runs us through one of his favorite projects "The Roscoe Brown Apartments." Gain access to the shownotes by heading to archgyan.com/48 (available on youtube (https://youtu.be/4vRAvnsZ_uA) too)

In this week's episode, we speak to BIM Coordinator & Data Enthusiast Dalton Goodwin. Dalton presently works as a BIM Coordinator at DLR Group, which is a prestigious large Architecture & Engineering based in the States with offices all around the globe. He plays a key role in the development of new plugins and tools that assist the BIM process of the firm. In this episode, Dalton shares his journey & how he got into the AEC industry, he talks about the importance of Machine Learning in our industry and it's large impact going forward. Everything will be optimized for us in the future and working may require least to almost no human interference. He also talks about the power of data & how the algorithms adapt based on feedback from us. He even mentions new job positions opening up in the form of data scientists in the AEC industry. For more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/47

This week, we speak with the founder of "The Design Collective" Dev Tyagi. TDC Magazine is a digital publication and online resource committed towards Independent Architecture & Design Journalism. We aim to not only provide a distinct, curated and carefully edited fusion of the latest in Architecture, Design and Art but also recognize and acknowledge upcoming talents from all around the globe . We are also a community that publishes editorials and stories which relate to all creative-types. In this episode, Dev takes us through his journey & how he founded TDC, the design & creative process of TDC, Architectural Journalism & it's importance in digital media, what plans they have for the future, and loads more. For more on the episode, head to http://archgyan.com/46 The Design Collective : https://www.thedesigncollective.co.in/

In this episode, we speak to a second-generation Architecture and partner of Rathi Associates, Rohan Rathi. Rathi associates is a Bangalore based Architecture firm that was started by Rohan's father, BH Rathi in the year 1976. They have since completed over 800+ projects pan India and across the world. And have gone to win various national & international awards for their work. We’re going to be talking about Rohan’s journey in Architecture, how Rathi Associates got started in the 80s, the various projects that they’ve completed over the years, the indian design industry, adoption of technology in India and implementation of BIM, improving the quality of Architectural education in India, the Rathi Learning Space which is an interior design institute started by Rathi Associates, how they’ve made a smooth transition to remote working, and we have a special section in this episode, where Rohan is going to be explaining one of his favourite projects which was an experience center for Wipro in Bangalore and there’s a lot more in this episode. For more on the episode, head to Archgyan (http://archgyan.com/45)

In this episode, we speak to Prof. Anuradha Chatterjee, who is presently the Dean of Faculty of Design at Manipal University Jaipur. She shares her journey from Architecture to Academia and teaching across the world. We dive deep into the Architectural Education system in India, the various challenges it faces, integrating more of Site into Studio, tips for final year students working on their thesis, how do we teach Architectural Design, plagiarism in PHDs, Architectural Journalism, the importance of writing in Architecture, the future of Architectural Education, advice for young architects and a whole lot more. Professor (PhD) Anuradha Chatterjee is Dean, Faculty of Design, Manipal University Jaipur. She is a registered architect in India, with M. Arch and PhD from the University of New South Wales, Australia. For close to two decades, she has taught at and has held leadership positions in premier higher education institutions in Australia (University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, University of Tasmania, and University of South Australia); China (Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University); and India (Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Srishti Institute of Art Design and Technology, and Pearl Academy). Prior to joining Manipal University Jaipur, Dr Chatterjee was the Dean Academics at Avani Institute of Design, where she was responsible for establishing culture and systems for academic excellence.  Dr Chatterjee is the Area Editor for Asia, Bloomsbury Global Encyclopedia of Women in Architecture 1960-2015 (edited by Karen Burns and Lori Brown, forthcoming in 2021), and has edited and authored three well received and endorsed academic books, Surface and Deep Histories: Critiques, and Practices in Art, Architecture, and Design, (Cambridge Scholars Publishing); Built, Unbuilt, and Imagined Sydney (Copal Publishing); and John Ruskin and the Fabric of Architecture (Routledge). Her recent prestigious appointments include 1) Member of Board of Review for CEPT University’s M Arch / MA in Architectural History and Theory Programme; 2) Elected Companion to The Guild of St George; 3) Member of Editorial Board for Architecture, Cambridge Scholars Publishing; 4) Senior Research Fellow (Honorary), Centre for Architecture Theory Criticism History at the University of Queensland; 5) Regional Editor (Asia Pacific), Textile; Journal of Cloth and Culture. For more information, see: https://jaipur.manipal.edu/fod/schools-faculty/faculty-list/Dr_Anuradha_Chatterjee.html and https://anuradhachatterjee.wixsite.com/architecture 

In this episode, we get to hear the fascinating story of Rina Sahay (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsahay1/) , who is presently a BIM Manager at Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. She shares her journey in Architecture right from completing her BArch in India, to pursuing her Masters from Michigan University, working and also teaching in various firms and Universities across the US, how she transitioned to become a BIM Manager, leveraging the Autodesk forums, working for BV Doshi, advice for young architects and also immigrants and a whole lot more. For more on the episode, head to Archgyan (http://archgyan.com/43)

In this episode, we speak to Kean Walmsley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/keanw/) who has been part of Autodesk for more than 25 years and has played many roles over the years. He’s presently part of the research team where he works on emerging areas related to design technology, generative design, virtual and augmented reality and the internet of things. We discuss his journey and experience working at Autodesk, travel and working around the world including Bangalore, Autodesk Forge,  and the rise in web development frameworks, generative design & Autodesk refinery, digital twins and neural networks, remote working, AI at Autodesk, Autodesk University Las Vegas, advice for young architects & more Kean also has an awesome blog (https://www.keanw.com/) where he shares a lot about the latest in technology, autodesk, his persona life, and also his travel tales.  Shownotes for this episode is available on http://archgyan.com/42

Nicholas has lived every aspiring computational designer's dream which is to work for some of the biggest firms in the world who are at the forefront of computation, travel and also acquire new skills and technologies. In this episode, you will get to listen to Nicholas's journey into Architecture and inevitably Computational Design, studying Architecture at Universidad de Los Andes Columbia, working at MAD Architects, 3XN & Fojab Code, discussions on Architectural Education, learning how to code, BIM, Automation,  visual programming, and a whole lot more.  Here's a brief on Nicholas. He completed his Bachelor in Architecture in 2015 from Universidad de Los Andes. He then went on to work as a Graduate Architecture Intern at MAD Architects and also at 3XN/GXN. After which he pursued his M.Arch in the DRL Program at Architectural Association, London.  He worked as a Computational Designer and Software Developer at FOJAB for about a year and then went on to work as a Computational Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects.  He is always found studying something related to computational design and always pushing his own boundaries. There's a lot to learn from this episode and hopefully it inspires to become a computational designer too. Head to our website Archgyan (http://archgyan.com/41) for more!

Today we have with us an Iranian based Architect who is a Design Technologist, Creative Designer & Startup Co-Founder, Masih Davari (https://www.linkedin.com/in/masih-davari-b1693a78/) . Masih who hails from an Architecture background quickly made the transition to the startup world. He is now the co-founder of InnoBrain AB (https://innobrain.se/) , a NeuroTech company offering innovative BCI Brain-Computer Interface applications. He shares the various benefits of how an Architect can be a positive influence to any startup. And he also shares the various challenges and obstacles that comes with running a startup. There's a lot of good stuff in the episode and Masih selflessly shares his journey and struggles. This is definitely going to be an inspiration to all those Architects who are trying to jump into the Startup space. For more on the episode, head to the Archgyan Website. (http://archgyan.com/40)

On this week's episode, we have with us Jero Juujärvi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerojuujarvi/) who presently works as a BIM Coordinator for Kreate Oy in Finland. Kreate is one of Finland's leading infrastructure builders with net sales of over 200 Million Euros in 2018.  So they don't just deal with buildings but infrastructure projects like roads, bridges and so on. Jero hails from a background of game design & development. In this episode, Jero shares how he transitioned to BIM from the world of gaming, BIM for contractors, the BIM Scene in Finland, leveraging BIM for infrastructure projects & facilities management, the role of the government & building a central repository, BIM Standards in Europe, Virtual Reality, Drones, Robotics, Automation, Working remotely & BIM Utopia. This is a BIM packed episode and lots to learn from. For more on the episode head to Archgyan (http://archgyan.com/) Follow us on Instagram (https://audioboom.com/channel/archgyan-podcast) for daily content on Architecture, BIM & more. 

In this week's episode, we speak to the founder of Designaware (https://designaware.org/) Takbir Fatima. She was one of the first guests on the show and it's always a treat to interview her as she shares a plethora of useful information. In this episode, we’re going to be discussing about the Covid Pandemic and how it has affected us Architects, how Takbir started various awesome initiatives that has helped students & architects like Studio to Site, Fractals Workshop, Buildaware, Designaware House, & the importance of being an innovative & entrepreneurial architecture firm in this day & age. You’ll get to listen to what exactly those initiatives are and how you too can start something innovative,  We talk more about the positive aspects of working from home, how you can make the best use of this time and upskill yourself and the various programs or tools that you could use to better manage your firm virtually and run things smoothly.  We also talk about the recent ruling by the Supreme court of India stating that Unregistered Individuals not prohibited from practice of Architecture but they can’t designate themselves as Architects. We talk about the impact of this ridiculous ruling and how it’s going to impact us as registered Architects. For more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/38 Follow Designware (https://www.instagram.com/designaware/) on Instagram Follow Archgyan (https://www.instagram.com/archgyan/) on Instagram Check out the Archgyan Website (http://archgyan.com/) for more such content!

Today we have with us Antonio Tort, who is an Architect, BIM Consultant & founder of BIM Skills Antonio completed his Architectural Education  from Universidad de Santiago de Compostela in Spain. He then opened his own practice in 1990 called Antonio Tort Architects. He stumbled upon Archicad in 1995 and a few months later he made the jump from CAD to BIM. He  has since worked with BIM & successfully co-founded BIM Freelance which unites all those in the AECO sector and helps in the implementation & learning BIM methodology.  Antonio has an experience spanning over 20 years in the BIM & Architecture space and he has lots to share,  he takes us on his journey in Architecture, studying in Architecture school in the 90s, how he was introduced to BIM, what is openBIM, how BIM Freelance has helped many become leaders in the BIM field, BIM seminar & workshops, future of the AECO industry, & loads more. For more on the episode head to Archgyan (http://archgyan.com/37) Follow us on Instagram (http://instagram.com/archgyan) for daily Archgyan content. 

Today we have with us  Amey Kandalgaonkar who is an Architect, Architectural Photographer & founder of Ameyzing_Architect on Instagram, where he explores & pushes his creative abilities to the limit through photorealistic renders of  Utopian & surreal architecture. Here’s a brief on Amey  He completed his BArch from Sr JJ College of Architecture in 2009 and then went on to pursue his MArch from UCL, London. He’s worked for various international practices like RTA-Office Shanghai, RMJM London, Planet 3 Studios Mumbai & now runs his own firm called Kandal Design in Vancouver. He’s also an accomplished architectural photographer and he has provided professional photography services for various clients across China. His works have been published widely on designboom, dezeen, archdaily & the top architectural publications of the world. There’s a lot to talk about and you’ll get to hear his journey & also some top secrets on how he gets his work done. If you want to check out his work & more, check out the podcast shownotes & links on Archgyan.com/ (http://archgyan.com/21) 36 Follow Archgyan: Instagram (http://instagram.com/archgyan) Twitter (https://twitter.com/thearchgyan) Support Us: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/archgyan) #architecturepodcast #indianpodcast #indianarchitecturepodcast

Today we have with us a BIM Expert, Architect & the founder of Aussie BIM Guru (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCry22yTdpgEDdzIZig7NSMQ)  Youtube Channel, Gavin Crump A brief history of Gavin Crump: Gavin completed his Bachelor & Masters in Architecture from University of South Australia in 2012, post which he got the opportunity to work for the biggest firms in the industry like HDR, Woods Baggot, Crone Architects, among many and quickly worked his way up to being a BIM Manager. He now runs his own BIM Consulting firm called BIM Guru  and he provides various BIM related services. But what stands out the most for him is undoubtedly his Youtube channel. Yes, there are tons of tutorials on Revit but most of those tutorials are made by students who have not really had infield experience. But what if you could learn from an industry leader who has over 9 years of experience and all for free? Gavin not only releases tutorials on Revit, but also on Dynamo, Python, Grasshopper, Rhino, & of course BIM. If you want to check out his videos, head to Aussie BIM guru on youtube. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCry22yTdpgEDdzIZig7NSMQ) In this episode, Gavin is going to be taking us on his journey in Architecture, his time at University of South Australia, why he feels 3 years in Architecture school is too long, how he picked up on Revit, his transition to a BIM Manager in a very short span of time, scope of work for a BIM Manager, the Aussie BIM Guru story, BIM ISO Standards, advice for those learning Dynamo, transition from Dynamo to Grasshopper, starting his BIM Consulting firm called BIM Guru, the BIM Market in Australia, advice for young architects and towards the end we shift gears a bit and talk about applying for the Australian PR which is going to interest all those listeners planning on applying for migration.  For more on the episode, head to http://archgyan.com/35 Follow Gavin on Social Media : Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavincrump) Twitter (https://twitter.com/thebimguru) Website : https://www.bimguru.com.au/ Follow Archgyan: Instagram (http://instagram.com/archgyan) Twitter (https://twitter.com/thearchgyan) Support Us: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/archgyan) 02:30 How Gavin got into Architecture 04:00 Studying at University of South Australia 06:30 How Gavin picked up his Revit skills 08:30 Working with a BIM Manager 09:30 How Gavin transitioned to a BIM Manager in a very short span of time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mDESAsqpec) BIM Standards 12:20 Scope of work for a BIM Manager 14:30 Is the BIM team involved in Facilities Management? 15:30 The Aussie BIM Guru story (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCry22yTdpgEDdzIZig7NSMQ) Learning from his own videos How to write a pattern file (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEZDJc7gNeY) 18:00 How did Gavin come up with the name "Aussie BIM Guru"? 19:11 What can we expect from Aussie BIM Guru for 2020? Custom Package creation on Dynamo Python in Dynamo Navisworks Free Revit Templates 22:00 The BIM Guru Naming Standards BIM ISO Standards  BRE, International ISO 23:30 Advice for those learning Dynamo Walk before you run 27:00 The Aussie BIM Guru Github (https://github.com/aussieBIMguru) 28:20 Transition from Dynamo to Grasshopper Ladybug Breps Dynamo Community (https://forum.dynamobim.com/) 31:10 BIM Guru - A BIM Consulting Firm 35:00 Business Development 36:50 The BIM Market in Australia 37:30 Has BIM implementation become compulsory in Australia? 39:00 The Australian government & BIM ISO 19650 40:30 Projects that have implemented BIM the right way in Australia The Egyptian Museum (https://www.bimcommunity.com/experiences/load/98/grand-egyptian-museum) 43:00 BIM Levels & Digital Twins 45:20 Tech Giants & BIM - The Samsung City (https://medium.com/@matevstraus/samsung-in-suwon-a-city-of-its-own-a8b9020fa942) 46:30 Does BIM compromise our creative abilities as architects? 48:00 Applying for the Australian PR Subclass 189 seek.com.au 53:00 Advice to young architects & architecture students. 54:20 Quick Fire Round 57:30 The Aussie BIM Guru Cats 58:40 Quick Fire Round #architecturepodcast #indianpodcast #indianarchitecturepodcast  

Today we have with us the alluring, super charismatic, and magnetic founder of BlessedArch, Rishabh Wadhwa.   Here’s a brief of Blessedarch & Rishabh to give you some context and in Rishabh’s own style DID YOU KNOW??? Rishabh completed his BArch from Manipal University Jaipur. He worked as an Intern Architect for DesignQube Architects in Jaipur & then Studio Ardete in Chandigarh. He also got to work as a Social Media Marketing Intern for Naya Sawera NGO. And it was after all this, that he started BlessedArch. A platform that he created, where he shares daily facts on everything related to Architecture. This platform has grown rapidly in the past 2 years with over 22k+ followers on Instagram, 14k+ subscribers on youtube and he teaches us something new everyday with a lot of charm & energy. We’ll learn more about his journey and how he got started in this episode. We have written extensive show notes for this episode along with links on archgyan.com (http://archgyan.com/21) /35 02:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=170s) How Rishabh got into Architecture 05:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=350s) Manipal Jaipur 08:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=490s) The Blessedarch story "If you put all that energy and put it one thing,  you can go really ahead." Archiviews 14:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=840s) The Deadline Tactics 17:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=1020s) Watching Nasdaily Videos 17:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=1050s) Archifacts 20:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=1200s) Tripmachine 22:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=1320s) Revenue from Blessedarch 22:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=1360s) The Blessedarch schedule 26:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=1560s) Intermittent Fasting 28:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=1710s) How did Rishabh come up with the name 'Blessedarch'? 29:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=1770s) Coming up with content everyday 32:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=1950s) The Blessedarch work process. 34:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=2040s) Perseverance 35:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=2110s) Focusing on one thing vs Focusing on multiple things at a time. 37:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=2250s) Teaching through Blessedarch 39:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=2370s) Depression in Architecture 42:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=2550s) Grass in Architecture 45:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=2700s) The Blessedarch journey & future transitions 47:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=2850s) Branching off from Architecture 49:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=2940s) How Blessedarch is helping the architectural education system? 51:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=3070s) Working with groups 54:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=3240s) Getting back to Architecture 56:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=3360s) Quick Fire Round 57:42 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-mLWQ1ldA&t=3462s) Advice for young Architects Follow Blessedarch on Instagram & Youtube https://www.instagram.com/blessedarch/ (https://www.instagram.com/blessedarch/?hl=en) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSp1I5DAJX6CnW_FutqNj5g Follow Archgyan on Instagram & Youtube https://www.instagram.com/archgyan/ (https://www.instagram.com/archgyan/?hl=en) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fM8x_xJ8of8nvYtTSzSmw

Today we have with us Petar Penchev, who is an Architect, BIM Expert & Lecturer, based in Bulgaria.  He completed his Architecture & Construction Course  from "Angel Popov" Vocational High School of Building, Architecture and Geodesy in Bulgaria. After which he pursued a Master of Architecture from University of Architecture, Civil Eng. and Geodesy in Sofia Bulgaria. He’s worked as a CAD draftsman, Interior Designer, Lecturer, Architect, Project Manager, and as a BIM Expert. He is now a partner of All 1 Studio and also works as a part time Lecturer in the same University he studied in. In addition to Architecture & design, he likes hiking and being in the wild. In this episode, Petar takes us on his journey in Architecture and his experience in Architecture school in Bulgaria, his introduction to Revit & the world of BIM, his take on where the AEC industry is headed for Bulgaria, teaching, advice for young Architects & loads more. We have written extensive show notes for this episode along with links on Archgyan.com/ (http://archgyan.com/21) 33 If you like the episode and would like more such content, follow us on Instagram (http://instagram.com/archgyan) & support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/archgyan)  

In this episode, we have with us a Bangalore based Architect who is a dynamo expert, computational designer and principal of Testing Waters Architecture Studio, Vikram Subbaiah. Vikram completed his Bachelor of Architecture from BMSCE in 2001. He’s worked in the industry for more than 18 years and has played many a role, right from being an architect, to a project manager,  and finally as a computational BIM Design consultant. He now runs his own firm called Testing Waters based in Bangalore and he is always looking at pushing the boundaries of design using computation,  which is seen in most of his residential works.  He is well known in the AEC industry for his computational design & problem solving capabilities and he is an active member of dynamo forums where he regularly takes up complex challenges and solves them.  Vikram shares his journey in architecture, why it is better to scale down rather than scale up, design script, dynamo, revit, BIM, and loads more. For more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/32

In this week's episode, learn what it takes to become a global leader of design computation at NBBJ & also a full-stack developer with Architect Petr Mitev. Petr completed his Bachelor & Masters of Architecture from University of Cincinnati. Post which, he worked for the some of the biggest firm in the world like GBBN Architekten, HENN Architekten, & KieranTimberlake. He presently works as a Global Leader of Design Computation at NBBJ. NBBJ was the No.1 most innovative architecture firm in 2018 and is considered one of the best architecture firms in the world. He's also a full stack developer and explores interfaces & frameworks for web development. There's so much to learn from this episode as Petr shares how he got started as an Architect, his time in architecture school, what a global leader in design computation is and what work it entails, being a community leader and helping others, where he sees the industry headed, advice for young architects, & loads more. For more on the episode, head to http://archgyan.com/31

Today we have with us a Ukranian based Architect who is a BIM Manager & a computational designer, Pavlo Menshykh He completed his Bachelor of Architecture & also his MArch from Lviv Polytechnic National University in 2017. He presently works as a BIM Manager for Savytskyy Design in Ukraine and he also works remotely part time as a computational designer for Finch 3D & Splash Modular.  In this episode, Pavlo shares how he got into Architecture, his experience in Architecture school, how he picked up on various coding languages and BIM softwares, renting out bikes in Washington DC, Design Automation, Blender, IFC, 3D Scans, Photogrammetry, BIM in Ukraine, BIM ISO Standards & more.  For more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/30 03:35 How Pavlo got into Architecture 05:00 Studying in Lviv Polytechnic National University 07:25 Getting into Architecture software - Archicad. 09:00 Differences between Revit & Archicad 11:30 Masters in Architecture Most people pursue Masters in Architecture in Ukraine 14:00 "You can't learn to be a generic Architect by yourself. You really need a university for that." 15:30 Studying in University of Lubin Poland Learning European Union building codes. 17:10 First steps in computational design Coding Language of Archicad - GDL  GDL Reference Guide - GDL is a subset of BASIC 20:30 Jumping to Grasshopper & Dynamo 23:00 Learning Python for photogrammetry & eventually C# 24:30 Next steps after learning so much coding Shapediver 26:30 Getting into BIM and getting a deeper understanding of the software. 27:40 Working in Washing DC renting bikes. 30:10 These days it's not enough to just be an Architect. "Architecture shouldn't be a career at all, it should be your passion." 34:00 Would AI replace architects in the near future? 36:10 Design Automation 37:40 Projects that have implemented Design Automat ion. 38:00 Should coding be included in the Architectural education system? 40:00 Getting into Javascript & web-based platforms. 40:30 Working on Blender & its API. 48:15 IFC is like the PDF 50:00 Should coding be included in the Architectural education system? 51:00 Getting into Javascript & web-based platforms. 52:30 Working on Blender & its API. 53:15 IFC is like the PDF 55:00  3D Scans, point scans & photogrammetry  Agisoft Capturing Reality  56:00 BIM in Ukraine 57:30 BIM ISO standards 58:15 Quick Fire Round 59:00  3D Scans, point scans & photogrammetry 

Today we have with us a Nigerian based Architect who is a Design Technologist, Computational Designer & BIM Specialist, Architect Christopher Ibegbulem. Here’s a brief on Christopher to give you some context. He finished his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from University of Nigeria Nsukka in 2017. He then went on to work as an Architectural Assistant with Harcourt Adukeh Associates where we played a major role in the implementation of BIM & BIM training. He’s now working full time with Blaze Inc, a design Technology firm based out of Abuja, which helps AEC firms work smarter through the implementation of BIM, Technology & more. Christopher takes us on his journey in Architecture and his experience in Architecture school in Nigeria, how he was introduced to the world of BIM, what plans he has in store for the future, and his take on the AEC industry is headed for Africa & the world. 03:35 How Christopher got into Architecture 05:00 Studying in University of Nigeria, Nsukka 07:25 Architectural Thesis  09:00 Learning Revit 11:30 Getting into Building Information Modeling (BIM) 14:00 BIM Levels & using the Common Data Environment (CDE) 15:30 Learning Revit & BIM with online resources. Autodesk University 17:10 Journey into Computational Design Dynamo for Geometry Optimization PyRevit C# in Revit 20:30 How to think as a computational designer? Rhino Inside 23:00 AEC & BIM in Africa 24:30 Blaze Inc & Teaching BIM Talking to Schools about BIM & Collaborative work culture. 26:30 Online course on Smart Homes by Blaze Inc. 27:40 BIM Training & Implementation of BIM 30:10 Most challenging BIM project  Clash Detection in Revit 34:00 What is bigger than BIM that is fast approaching? Digital Twin 36:10 Future goals & working smart - Smart Projects 37:40 Masters in Architecture 38:00 Technology diminishing the role of an Architect 40:00 Hiring programmers over Architects in the future. 40:30 Advice for young architects & students. "GO BEYOND THE NORM" Support us on patreon.com/archgyan

Today we have the founder of Infinity Designs, Ajinkya Dhumal, who is an industry veteran in the Interior Design field with over 15+ years of experience and who has completed over 1000+ projects.  In this episode, Ajinkya takes us on his journey in becoming an established Interior Designer in India, what are the various roles & responsibilities that an Interior designer plays which is not taught in Interior Design schools, what are the various materials used, how much do interior designers charge their clients, how healthy competition is helping the interior design sector, what this field has in store for us in the future, and great advice for young Architects & interior designers. His Favorite books : Interior Design by Ahmed Kasu (https://amzn.to/39xbVO5) You can Win by Shiv Khera (https://amzn.to/31MvRcY) The Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma (https://amzn.to/31L1xj7) Shownotes : 02:15 How Ajinkya got into Interior Design 03:30 Graduating from Jagannath Rathi Interior Design institute in Pune in 1999 and working with Architect Rahul Gupta 04:25 Starting Infinity Designs in 2002 & coming up with the name. 06:00 Initial Struggles as a firm owner. 08:30 Ajinkya's design process 09:10 Is budget a constraint?  10:30 How do you approach a smaller space as a Interior Designer? 11:30 Different materials in Interior Design and keeping yourself updated. 12:30 Is MDF a bad material? 13:00 Interior Decor in interior design. 15:30 Different consultants involved in interior design. 17:00 Building your contacts & network. 18:06 Landing the bigger projects and bigger clients. 19:10 Unorganized to organized in Interior Design. 20:30 Different tools that you use as an interior designer. 21:00 How much do you charge your clients as a interior designer? 22:40 Marketing in Social Media 23:00 What advice would you give to someone who wants to start on their own? 25:00 Where do you see the industry headed in the future? 27:30 Advice for young architects & Interior designers. For more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/28 Follow us on Instagram for more updates by following our handle @archgyan

In this episode, we go in-depth with Principal Architect & founder of Hundredhands. An award winning Architecture practiced based out of Bangalore, India. We dwell into Bijoy's journey in Architecture like his time at BMS School of Architecture, Masters in Architecture & Urbanism from MIT, his transition back to India and setting up shop, Architectural Education, Technology and various other aspects of Architecture. We also dwell into what exactly is Architecture and how architecture when done right can evoke all our senses beyond the banal and ordinary.  For extended shownotes on this episode, head to archgyan.com/27 Follow us on Instagram for weekly updates and more, by heading to instagram.com/archgyan

In this episode, we have a candid conversation with a leading Sustainable Architect in India, Vinu Daniel. He is the principal Architect & Founder of Wallmakers, based out of Kerala. Wallmakers have been constructing all their buildings out of sustainable earth materials ever since 2007. They have garnered various awards for their works and have b een published widely on Archdaily, Dezeen and various other famous publications.     Born and brought up in Sharjah, Vinu was never interested in Architecture but rather wanted to become a musician. It was only through a chance meeting with Laurie Baker, that turned the table for him. He believes in respecting your brethren and working along with them in order to truly become a responsible Architect. He shares valuable lessons for us and we discuss various topics like how he got into Architecture, his time at the Auroville Earth Institute, building his first project, Sustainable Construction & dealing with clients, learning from masons and helpers, future endeavors, the Architectural Education System in India and loads more. For more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/26

In this episode, you will get to listen to Design Entrepreneur, Architect, Computational Designer & Educator, Sushant Verma, as he shares his roller-coaster journey of 5 Years with RatLAB Studio. Sushant is a very special guest as he was one of the first guests on the show and he never fails to amaze us with all the various endeavors he has going for himself. If you would like to listen to the first two episodes, you can head to http://archgyan.com/02 wherein he shares his journey in Architecture right from the get-go and is packed with a lot of useful information. In this episode, he shares what's changed in the 5 years of running RatLAB, top 5 technologies, projects they worked on and tools they developed. His take on Finch3D and design automation, starting off on your own too soon versus working for somebody, travel tales and travelling & conducting workshops in over 20+ cities, SMART Labs workshops, resources to learn computational design and loads more. For more on the episode & Podcast shownotes, head to archgyan.com/25

In this episode, we discuss about Architectural Education in India, a possible solution for Bangalore traffic, cities being the most sustainable form of living, film-making and how films had an influence on him, his future plans, and loads more. This is part 2 of a two part series. For part 1, head to archgyan.com/23 And for more on this episode, head to archgyan.com/24

In this episode, we speak to Bangalore based Architect Gaurav Roy Choudhury who is the founder of GRCA.  Gaurav completed his Bachelor of Architecture from Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture in 2002 and then went on to work with Mathew & Ghosh Architects in Bangalore till 2007. He then decided to start on his own and has since completed numerous projects that has helped him National & International awards. We dwell into topics such as his time in College and how the rigor there helped him in the long run, Architecture being a dying profession, being lucky to have less projects, importance of having a honest dialogue with your clients, Minimalism not just being a style, and loads more philosophical talks. For more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/23  And if you would like to get in touch with Gaurav, you can mail him at  gauravroychoudhury@gmail.com

Tune in to this fascinating episode with a Digital Nomad Architect from Israel, Shelly Agam, as she shares her journey in Architecture and how she got into the fascinating world of being a Digital Nomad.  For more, head to archgyan.com/22

In this episode, you will get to hear the story of Architect Chenthur Raaghav Naagendran from Coimbatore and how his passion for Research & Design propelled him to do great things in a short span of time. We discuss topics such as Robotic Fabrication, 3D Printing, Prototyping with Graphene Material, Virtual Reality, User Interface Interactions and a whole host of advanced Architecture topics. We also discuss the importance of doing Masters & Chenthur's journey in Architecture thus far. Find all the show notes & links such as Chenthur's TEDx speech & other interesting research topics on archgyan.com/21 & on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/archgyan/)

In this episode, we go in-depth on the topic of Business of Architecture in India with a renowned Architect from Bangalore, Madhu Kuruvilla. Madhu has completed over 75 built projects in Bangalore and surrounding cities and has received various awards & accolades for his work. His projects range from residential, interiors, commercial, hospitality and retail. We discuss topics such as how do you start your firm, how much do you charge your clients, deciding a timeline for your project, time management, the importance of knowing Vastu and a whole lot more. You will get all the shownotes & links on archgyan.com/20 Shownotes: (2:00) How Madhu Kuruvilla got into Architecture? (3:40) Studying in SIT Tumkur (4:45) Joining Training with a renowned Architect in Bangalore, Architect Nikki Thomas. (5:55) Joining Kabir Hira Architects - a renowned Architecture firm in Bangalore. Handling your own projects and becoming a workaholic (8:15) Being the office boy!  (10:15) Taking a two-month break from work and contemplating what to do next. (12:00) Working 12 hours a day Part II (13:30) Business of Architecture  How much do you charge a client? (15:30) What was the scope of work given to clients? (16:30) What was the type of projects that he started with? (17:20) How did you build your contacts? (18:30) How do you start off working as an Independent Architect? And working out of his garage. (20:00) When do you decide to hire people? (21:30) How do you decide a timeframe or timeline for a project? (22:40) Taking a retainer before you start the project. (23:50) Taking up Interior Design Projects as an Architect. (25:00) The importance of social media in running an Architecture firm. (30:50) The importance of knowing Vastu as an Architect in India. (34:00) Time management for Architects (38:00) Managing time with clients (41:00) Getting associated with builders as an Architect. (42:30) Preparing an estimate for your client (46:00) Registrations required to practice as an Architect in India. (49:00) Registering your Architecture firm or company. (50:00) Filing taxes as an Architect (51:00) Completing about 75 projects and his favourites. (55:30) Future plans for Madhu Kuruvilla Architects (59:00) Craze for biking and weekend bike rides

On the second part of this two part series with Senior Architect & BIM lead Saurabh Goenka, we go in-depth into the world of Building Information Modeling aka BIM.  What is BIM? What does a BIM project entail? Detailing in BIM, Automation in BIM, how much does it cost to implement BIM, BIM in India and loads more.  There is a lot of technical information in this episode for which we have written extensive shownotes, available on archgyan.com/19 Building Information Modeling is definitely the future of the AEC industry and most Architects will have some sort of BIM implemented in their projects. It is paramount that you step into the world of BIM if you want to survive as an Architect in the 21st century. Do drop us your questions about BIM on our Instagram where we go by the handle name of 'Archgyan'

On this episode, Saurabh Goenka, a senior Architect & BIM Lead at S9 Architecture shares his journey in Architecture, right from his days studying in School of Planning & Architecture, Delhi, to the various learnings he has had as an Architect in India, to completing his Masters in Carnegie Melon and landing a highly coveted job in a reputable firm in New York called S9 Architecture. We also go in-depth on topics such as Building Information Modelling, Adaptive Reuse, the role of BIM in the construction industry, how BIM is the most efficient way to build and more. More on archgyan.com/18

On this episode, you will get to listen to the story behind this great travel initiative for Architects & Architecture students called 'Kaarwan.' Founded by a pool of graduates from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee in 2014, Kaarwan has grown to host more than 50+ trips across India and overseas, curated Architectural workshops and seminars, and are bringing techniques and skillsets remote to rural areas to the forefront of the larger society.  On this episode, you will get to listen to how Kaarwan began, their first official megatrip, the various challenges they had to overcome, their visions & goals for Kaarwan, why Nagaland is not a dangerous place but a great destination to travel to, what they have in store for us in the future and lots lots more. They have an upcoming trip to Bhutan which you can sign up for by heading to kaarwan.com And you can reach out to them by following them on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kaarwan.india/) For the episode shownotes, head to archgyan.com/17

On this final part of the three-part series with Anuj Kale (Founder of Leewardists), we go in-depth on topics such as Architectural Education in India, the so-called 'Architectural Lobby', the importance of asking questions, how Anuj figured out ways to monetize Leewardists, the various courses & plans he has in store, some secrets, great pieces of advice, and knowledge drops like no other. If you missed out on the previous two episodes, head to archgyan.com/14 & archgyan.com/15 And this episode's shownotes is available on archgyan.com/16

This is the second part of this three part series with Leewardist Founder Anuj Kale.  In this episode, Anuj continues his journey as a Comic Writer and founder of Leewardists from how he found the inspiration to write his very first comic strips, how he overcame depression to continue this journey as a comic writer, valuable lessons he learned from his mentors notably Neelkanth Chhaya, and he tells us why we need to go all in on our passions and lots more. You will get all the shownotes & links on archgyan.com/15 And do check out Leewardists & their work on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/leewardists) or on their [website](http://leewardists.com/).

Today, I'm chatting with Anuj Kale, a renowned Architectural & Urban Design Comic Author from Nashik, Maharashtra. He is the founder of 'Leewardist' which is now an international comic brand and his work has been published widely in numerous magazines, websites & newspapers. He believes in the idea of simplifying Architecture & Urban Design through this visual storytelling medium called comics.  In this episode, which is part 1 of a 3 part series, Anuj shares his journey in Architecture & his passion for comics, right from his time in Bachelors, to pursuing Urban Design in CEPT Ahmedabad, to quitting his high paying job at an MNC to pursue his passion, and inevitably starting this great brand called Leewardist. For more on Anuj's work, head to leewardists.com or his [IG page](https://www.instagram.com/leewardists/) You will get all the shownotes & links on archgyan.com/14 If you enjoyed today's episode and you love the format of this show and helping other Architects, can you help me convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/in/podcast/archgyan-podcast/id1439228256?mt=2) (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to me, so thank you so much!

Today I'm chatting with Sanjay Patil, a renowned Architect from Nashik Maharashtra. He heads a firm called Environ Planners which over the years has garnered various awards and accolades for their exemplary work in the field of Sustainable Architecture & Design. Some of his most notable projects are YCMOU Library, Bhujbal Knowledge city, Amity College of Architecture, Sandeep Foundation, and Pawa Farmhouse.  In this episode, Sanjay shares his journey in Architecture right from studying in JJ School of Architecture in the 80s, to starting his own firm soon after graduation, the influence of nature on his design, his views on Architectural Education and the future of Architecture and great tips for young Architects at the tail end of the episode. For more on Sanjay's work, head to environplanners.com And for more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/13 Some of his favorite books & inspirations mentioned in this show were [Geoffrey Bawa: The Complete Works](https://amzn.to/2YEHpxc) , [Charles Correa: Buildings As Ideas: The Un-Built Work of Charles Correa](https://amzn.to/2HQzEyH) & [Paths Uncharted: Balkrishna Doshi](https://amzn.to/2Wwzsbi) _[Full Disclosure: As an affiliate, I receive compensation if you purchase through this link.]_ If you enjoyed today's episode and you love the format of this show and helping other Architects, can you help me convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating [on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/in/podcast/archgyan-podcast/id1439228256?mt=2) (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to me, so thank you so much!

On this episode, you will get to listen to the fascinating story of Naresh V Narasimhan, who is a the principal & CEO of Venkataramanan Associates . He shares his journey in Architecture from studying in Manipal in the 80s to joining his father in the VA group, his tryst with drafting and CAD, his views on smart cities, building information modelling and why giving back as an Architect is paramount in this day and age. A brief on Venkataramanan Associates: Venkataramanan Associates, founded in 1969, is one of the country’s leading architecture and urban design firms, based in Bengaluru and Pune. Over the forty-nine years since its founding, the firm has built a vast knowledge base in architectural design.  VA has grown from a small office that gained reputation early on for its work in real estate and scientific institutions, to a 180-person firm currently servicing reputed clients from several of India’s largest corporates and Fortune 500 companies like GE, GM, Volkswagen, Bosch, Infosys, Wipro, Reliance, HPCL, Cummins and some of the biggest real estate conglomerates in the country like Prestige, Brigade, Puravankara etc.  The firm now has a diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors and geographies ranging from complex research and development facilities, manufacturing units and IT parks, to public institutions and real estate, creating some of the benchmarks for their typologies in India. The firm employs a highly eclectic work style of knowledge building in allied fields, a workforce with core strengths in varied sectors and extensive client research and fieldwork. Therein, its strengths lie in its ability to leverage the clients’ position with design knowledge.  VA understands the transformative nature of architecture and all its work is based on this understanding. The firm’s award-winning projects have been widely published in India and are part of a rapidly growing portfolio of radical work. For more head to archgyan.com/12 Episode Shownotes  Naresh’s introduction to Architecture “When the singularity comes, it’s all mathematics. All other forms of science converge to Maths. It’s all Maths in the end." * Natural affinity towards Architecture “Architecture is an unusual combination of lots of things. You have to be a jack of all trades, and master of some." * Studying in Manipal & the extraordinary Library * Getting into Product Design & Delhi “Architects think their job is to build buildings. Your job is to make a better place for society. You never have one client in Architecture, you also have the society as a hidden client." * Joining his dad in 1985 * Initial years in Venkatraman Associates “Architecture is not a hobby, it’s not a profession, it’s just a calling" * Scaling up with Autocad in the 80s!! “I was probably the first guy in India to buy Autocad" * Release 10 of Autocad * The Embassy in Ali Askar Road “The software right now is ahead of the industry instead of the other way around" * How did VA group land the bigger projects? * Building the first software park in India - “Infosys" * “To see the trend before it happens." * "Your brand is your building" * Clients have the same issue as Architects “How to find you?" * "There are not many good architects in India. And by good, I don’t mean subjectively good. I mean objectively capable of building a good building" * “People coming out of colleges now, they need almost a year of unlearning before they’re any use to us" * Goals & Visions for the VA group * Sectors that VA group work on - Science & Technology, Real Estate, Industry, Hospitality, Pro-bono Urban Design Projects.  * “Church street is the only street in Bangalore where you can walk from one end to the other with your head looking up" * "Every Architect should devote 5% of their revenue and try to do one project for the City every year." * “This city has give...

On this episode, you will get to listen to the story of a young and upcoming Entrepreneurial Architect from Mumbai, Varun Kapoor. From sleeping three hours a night during his college days to hustling his way through the initial years of work, Varun has come a long way in building a successful Architecture practice and making it work as an Architectural Entrepreneur.  He shares his journey in Architecture, the challenges he has faced starting his firm, what it takes to be a young entrepreneur architect, his passion for bodybuilding and a lot more. You will get all the show notes and more on archgyan.com/11

On this episode, you will get to listen to the story of a young and upcoming Architectural Photographer from Mumbai Kunal Bhatia. His work has been published widely on various Architectural magazines and websites such as archdaily, designboom, dezeen, elle decor, architectural digest India and many more. He runs his own practice called Studio Kunal Bhatia which is an Architecture & Interior Photography practice based out of Mumbai. Kunal shares his journey in Architectural Photography from his transition as an Architect to an Architectural Photographer, his passion for shooting built spaces, the perks of being an Architectural Photographer, why Architectural & interior photography is a great career to be considered, the business side of running an Architectural Photography practice and much more. Do check out Kunal's work on Instagram by following studio.kunalbhatia and more on this episode will be available on archgyan.com/10

On the second part of this two-part series, Jaisim dwells more on the various award-winning projects he has designed and built, his philosophy in Architecture and how the Fountainhead has inspired the way he has designed, his take on the future of Architecture and a lot more invaluable information that he shares on this episode. This is a great source of inspiration for young Architecture students and Architects and for more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/08

On this episode, you will get to listen to the story of a renowned architect from Bangalore, Krishna Rao Jaisim. He takes on his journey in Architecture from studying in the School of Architecture Madras, getting inspired by the book Fountainhead, meeting other great architects like Buckminster Fuller to Otto Koenigsberg, and a lot more. It's a fun episode and I personally had a lot of fun interviewing him. This is a two-part series and the second part will be available in a few days where he dwells in depth with his projects, talks about the future of Architecture and gives great tips for young and upcoming architects. For more on the episode, head to archgyan.com/08 and also check out Jaisim's book by heading to archgyan.com/jaisim