Profile
Freelance architect and founder of Dream Designers Studio, delivering end-to-end architecture and sustainable design services — alongside research in inclusive emergency preparedness and accessibility.
With over two decades of field experience, I specialize in architectural design, sustainable structures, and spatial planning, abiding by universal design principles. As the founder of Dream Designers Studio, my practice balances functional design with environmental mindfulness, spanning residential, commercial, industrial and specialized eco-friendly developments.
My academic background as an M.Arch Gold Medalist and recipient of the Young Scientist Award (UCOST) grounds my practical expertise in robust research and technical precision. I specialize in senior citizen housing.
Freelancing architect with more than two decades of experience as a researcher, academician and specialist in housing for senior citizens, heritage building documentation and bamboo construction, having guided more than 20 thesis students across various projects.
Memberships
- COA Reg. no. CA/2014/65256
- IIA Member — A25559
- Life Member, Bamboo Society of India, Bangalore
- Fire Safety Association of India (FSAI) Member
Education
Ph.D., School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
June 2024 — ongoing
Inclusive emergency evacuation framework for MRT underground stations, NCR Delhi
Master of Architecture, Guru Jambheshwar University, Haryana
2013 — 2015
University Topper & Gold Medalist. Dissertation: Special Housing for Senior Citizens in the Context of Universal Design
Bachelor of Architecture, Madras University
2000 — 2005
First Class, Best Student Award. Thesis: Eco Hill Resort, Vagamon, Kerala
Work experience
- Assistant Professor, School of Planning and Architecture, New DelhiAug 2022 — Jun 2024
- Assistant Professor, PES UniversityJan 2021 — Jan 2022
- Assistant Professor, Reva UniversityJan 2020 — Sep 2021
- Freelance Architect, Dream Designers StudioApr 2018 — Dec 2019
- Associate Professor, Himgiri Zee UniversityJan 2016 — Mar 2018
- Visiting Faculty, Dehradun Institute of TechnologyOct 2015 — Jan 2016
- Architect, Naveen Architects Design StudioAug 2011 — Mar 2013
- Project Architect, E to E Pre-fab & InfrastructureMar 2010 — Mar 2011
- Software Consultant cum Manager, MCML Systems Pvt. Ltd.Jan 2008 — Feb 2010
- Interior Designer Executive, H&R Johnson (I) Pvt. Ltd.Jun 2006 — May 2007
Roles & responsibilities
- Women Cell Coordinator
- Practical Training Coordinator
- ERP Coordinator
- Examination Cell Coordinator
- Ph.D. Program Secretary
- Innovation & Product Development Head
Leadership roles
- Vice Chairperson, ILDC Tamil Nadu Chapter (International Leadership Development Council)
- Program Director, CARD ADAPT India (Centre for Art, Research and Development)
- Team Head — Project Product Patent Development, School of Architecture, Reva University
Awards & achievements
- Young Scientist Award, UCOST, Vigyan Dham, Dehradun — 2017
- Academic Excellence Award, Himgiri Zee University — 2017
- Women Excellence Award — 2020
- Universal Achievers Book of Records — 2020
- Iron Lady Leadership Program, Graduate — 2021
- National and International Heritage Documentation Competitions
Book chapters
- Bamboo as an Alternative Construction Material in Housing for Sustainable Future
- Universal Design Was Coined in the Year 1950 but Accessibility for All Is Still a Challenge in India
- Latest Trends in Building Facade for Sustainable Future
Books published
- Joy of Engineering and Management — 2020
- Management of Production and Operations — 2020
Technical skills
- Revit Architecture
- 3DS Max
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office