Teaching Faculties
Dr. Mihir N Vakharia
13 Publications
08 Citations
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. in Architecture, Masters in Interior Architecture and Design
Bachelor in Architecture
14 Years
- Thermal Characteristics of Vernacular Architecture in Warm Humid Region. Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 2022. ISSN: 0971–765X. [Web of Science Indexed]
- Climate-Responsive Vernacular Wada Housing of Pune, India. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2800, 020190 (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0162691 . [Scopus Indexed]
- Impact of Climate Change on Future Thermal Performance of Residential Architecture of Pune, India. European Chemical Bulletin, 2023, Vol. 12(S3), pp. 1678–1686. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s3.187 .
- Climate-Responsive Wada Architecture: A Bioclimatic Design for Climate Change Resilience. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Taylor & Francis, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2396609 . [Scopus Indexed]
- Climate Change Adaptation and Vernacular Architecture of Pune, India. International Journal of Cultural Studies & Social Sciences, 2024. ISSN: 2647-4777. [UGC-CARE Listed]
- Potential of Mixed Mode Buildings in Hot-Dry Climate, Ahmedabad. International Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 7 (Special Issue 2), pp. 156–159, 2018.
- Analytical Study of Parameters Influencing Extinction of Vernacular Traditional Architecture in Vidarbha Region. International Journal of Research in Civil Engineering, Architecture and Design, 2017.
- Impact of Thermal Mass on Indoor Environment and Cooling Consumption in Composite Climate. International Journal of Research in Civil Engineering, Architecture and Design, 2016.
- Assessment of Air Velocity Preferences and Satisfaction for Naturally Ventilated Office Buildings in India. S. Manu, Y. Shukla, R. Rawal, L.E. Thomas, R. De Dear, M. Dave, M. Vakharia. Presented at the Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Annual International Conference, 2014.
- Reinterpreting Tradition by Bridging the Gap Between Parametric Design and Craftsmanship. Published in Retro Futurism of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning and Innovation, 28–29 September 2021. ISBN: 978-93-92823-02-2.
- Climate-Responsive Vernacular Wada Housing of Pune, India. International Conference on Materials for Emerging Technologies, 2022. ISSN: 0094-243X (Print), 1551-7616 (Web).
- Meeting the Challenges of Changing Architectural Roles: Reframing the Education Paradigm. Published in Future of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning, and Allied Fields – A Way Forward for Better Industry and Society (FOSADPA-2023), 2023. ISBN: 978-93-6128-160-0.
- Influence of Climate Change on Prospective Thermal Efficiency in Residential Architecture of Pune, India. Published in Future of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning, and Allied Fields – A Way Forward for Better Industry and Society (FOSADPA-2023), 2023. ISBN: 978-93-6128-160-0.
Books Published
- JAIPUR: The Architectural Tapestry of a Timeless City. ISBN: Awaited (In Process).
- The Sand Stone… A Journey. ISBN: 978-93-340-3742-5, 2024.
- Future of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning and Allied Fields. ISBN: 978-93-6128-160-0, 2024.
- My City Through My Lens – Volume 3. ISBN: 978-93-6128-542-4, 2024.
- Retro Futurism of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning and Innovation. ISBN: 978-93-92823-02-2, 2021.
- My City Through My Lens – Volume 2. ISBN: 978-93-5813-442-1, 2022.
Book Chapters / Magazine Articles Published
- “Thermal Performance of Courtyard in Pol House of Ahmedabad,” under the theme Living Heritage of Ahmedabad – UNESCO World Heritage City, Insite Magazine, Sept. 2017.
- “Summer in Ahmedabad: Pol House Performance – A Thermal Analysis of Three Ahmedabad Pol Houses,” Indian Architect and Builder, Vol. 28(2), Oct. 2014.
