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VISHNU P PRAKASH

Speciliazation: Architectural Conservation
Qualifications: MArch
Campus: BANGALORE KENGERI CAMPUS

Vishnu P. Prakash is an architect, academician, and conservator with expertise in architectural conservation and thermal comfort. He is pursuing a PhD at the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi. His research focuses on Kerala architecture, climate responsiveness, and traditional planning principles, particularly Vaastushastra. Currently, he serves as Assistant Professor at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Kengeri Campus. His teaching approach emphasizes collaboration, context-based learning, and problem-solving methodologies. Vishnu also leads AeTRIO Architects in Kochi as the Principal Architect. He has received several awards, including the INTACH Heritage Award and CoA Heritage Award for his contributions to heritage documentation. His published work in peer-reviewed journals covers thermal comfort in Kerala courtyard houses and the impact of neuroarchitecture. Vishnu is a verified reviewer for the Web of Science Peer-Reviewed HRBC Journal. His dedication to bridging traditional practices with contemporary challenges enriches both his academic and professional pursuits.

Educational Details

  • PG 2019

    MArch

    School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi

  • Degree 2016

    BArch

    Mahatma Gandhi University

  • 2024

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Presenter

    Title: Finding A New Life Through Adaptive Reuse for The Old Railway Terminus Complex, Kochi, Kerala Celebrated Past: Cultural Heritage Conservation: Preservation and adaptive reuse of historic structures

    Date: 2024-08-29

    Organising Institution: IIA & Marian College of Architecture and Planning

    Level: International

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Presenter

    Title: A Case Study on Chaturshala Houses in Palakkad Region, Kerala, India using Considerations of Sustainable Principles with Reference to Vastushastra

    Date: 2024-08-29

    Organising Institution: IIA & Marian College of Architecture and Planning

    Level: International

  • 2023

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Understanding Undergraduate Architectural Thesis

    Name of the Organiser: CoA TRC, Wadiyar Centre for Architecture, Mysuru

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-10-09 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Vasthu Vijnan : Beginners Course

    Name of the Organiser: S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, India

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-09-17 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Thermal Comfort, Energy Analysis and Passive Techniques

    Name of the Organiser: National Institute of Technology Patna, Department of Architecture & Planning

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-09-04 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Capacity Building Workshop (Online) for Institutional Members

    Name of the Organiser: INTACH Heritage Academy

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-06-28 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Professional Development Program on Implementation of NEP - 2020 for University & College Teachers

    Name of the Organiser: Pandit Mohan Malavi National Mission on Teachers & Teaching and IGNOU Staff Training & Research Institute of Distance Education, New Delhi

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-06-12 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: National Level Faculty Development Program on Innovative Teaching Strategies & Tools in Digital Age

    Name of the Organiser: Ministry of Education?s Institution Innovation Council (IIC GGI Ludhiana)

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-03-24 00:00:00

  • 2022

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Emerging Pedagogies in Architectural Education

    Name of the Organiser: CoA TRC, KMEA College of Architecture, Kerala

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2022-01-18 00:00:00

  • 2021

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems

    Name of the Organiser: CoA TRC, Pune & MIT SoA, Loni-Kalbhor

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2021-05-10 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Revitalizing Urbanism and Resilient Architecture

    Name of the Organiser: CoA TRC, Pune & School of Architecture, Hindustan University, Chennai

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2021-03-22 00:00:00

  • 2020

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Understanding Research Methods

    Name of the Organiser: University of London and SOAS University of London and offered through Coursera

    Level: International

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2020-09-18 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Green Infrastructure: Effective measures to manage urban flooding and water supply

    Name of the Organiser: IE Business School and IE School of Architecture & Design and offered through Coursera

    Level: International

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2020-09-02 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Name of the Organiser: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and offered through Coursera

    Level: International

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2020-09-01 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Teaching Architecture - Innovative Approaches

    Name of the Organiser: CoA TRC, Pune & SCMS School of Architecture, Kochi

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2020-01-27 00:00:00