Faculty
Pranav Meghani
Assistant ProfessorPranav holds an undergraduate degree in Architecture from Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture, Rajkot and a master’s degree in architecture with Majors in Urban Design from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. He has worked at Groundwork Architecture, Ahmedabad from 2014 to 2021, where he managed several Architecture projects from conceptualisation to implementation and headed Urban Research and Design Projects at the Firm. He started his own practice in 2021 namely Studio Ochre Yellow where he is engaged in Architecture, Urban design and research based practice. He was also associated as Visiting Faculty at CEPT University from August 2020 till July 2023. Along with practice and teaching, Pranav has written a couple of research papers in field of Sustainable housing for urban poor in collaboration with UCL and CARBSE, CRDF.
Education
| Degree | Institution | Field | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | IPSA, Rajkot | Architecture | 2013 |
| M.Arch | CEPT University | Urban Design | 2017 |
Areas of Expertise
Architecture~Urban Design~Housing
Courses Taught
| Sr No. | Course Name | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Studio 2 | S-2024 |
| 2 | Studio I & Field Studio | M-2023 |
Research/Design Projects in Areas of Expertise
Residence for Doctors at Race Course
Residence for Mr. Vikas, Rajkot
Refurbishment and Design for Retail for Ravi Prakashan
Commercial Development at New Race Course, Rajkot
Research Articles and Book Chapters in Areas of Expertise
Grounded Energy Modelling for Equitable Urban Development in the Global South (GEMDev WP 1) - Review of Governance and Planning Framework in Context of Energy and Housing for Urban Poor in Ahmedabad, India
Grounded Energy Modelling for Equitable Urban Development in the Global South (GEMDev WP 4) - Review of the Existing Governament Policy Framework for Housing for Urban Poor in Ahmedabad, India