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Ar. Kiriti Sahoo
Ar. Kiriti Sahoo

Assistant Professor

Office Address:

AB-114 Assistant Professor Department of Architecture NIT Calicut, Kozhikode 673601, Kerala

Contact no:

9916459169

Home Address:

  • M.Arch, University of Arizona, USA, 2008

  • Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), NIT Trichy, 2005

  • Educational Qualifications

    • M.Arch, University of Arizona, USA, 2008

    • Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), NIT Trichy, 2005

    Journals

    1. “Evaluation Of Thermal Comfort In Natural Ventilated Houses At Various Location In Warm And Humid Climate Zone” , Akanksha Modi & Kiriti Sahoo, at NOSTARCH 2020, a global alumni meet of esteemed architects from 33 batches , NIT-Tiruchirapalli (formerly REC Trichy)

    2. 2. “Evaluation Of Thermal Comfort In Natural Ventilated Houses At Various Location In Warm And Humid Climate Zone” , Akanksha Modi & Kiriti Sahoo, National Conference on Reviving Regional Wisdom in Architecture – 2018, Poornima University

    3. “Thermal Comfort Study of a Dining Space in Temperate Climate Using Natural Ventilation”, published in the Souvenir released during NOSTARCH 33 event on 5th & 6th JAN 2018

    4. “Thermal Comfort Performance Of Different Masonry Blocks In Tropical Climatic Zones Of India”, Kiriti Sahoo & Minni Sastry , Fellow at TERI , Published in MGIRED Journal Volume 3(2) : 18 – 27 ISSN 2393 -9605

    5. “Greening Through Natural Ventilation”, Kiriti Sahoo, Minni Sastry, Akshay Urja - Renewable Energy MNRE, April 2011

    6. “A Feasibility Study Analysis for Radiant Cooling System in Housing for Hot and Humid Climate in India”, at 4th National Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (NCRAC- 2015) Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, 28th to 30th October 2015.

    7. “Optimization of Window Design in a High-Rise Residential Township to Achieve Griha Requirements for Thermal and Visual Comfort”, at International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308, on 12 Nov 2016.

    8. M.Arch Master’s Report titled “A Study and Analysis of the Effect of Natural Ventilation on Housing in Humid Climate” under guide & chair Dr.Nader Chalfoun, Professor and Director HED Program + Graduate Master’s Program in “Design and Energy Conservation” at University of Arizona, USA.

    9. B.Arch Dissertation titled “The Urban Hub-Where the Mass Starts Imploding” under my guide Prof.Thirumaran K. (Professor, Department of Architecture, NIT Trichy) for Bachelor of Architecture, an autonomous program under NIT Tiruchirappalli.

    Professional Experience

    • Jan 2023 - Present : Assistant Professor at NIT Calicut

    • June 2015-Jan 2023: Fellow & Area Convener at The Energy and Resources Institute

    • May 2015 – June 2015: Associate Fellow & Area Convener at The Energy and Resources Institute.

    • June 2013-April 2015: Associate Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute.

    • May 2009-June 2013: Research Associate at The Energy and Resources Institute

    • Feb 2009 -April 2009: Project Manager at ECO3 Design Consultant Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India.

    • Fall 2007-Spring 2008: Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

    • July 2006-Nov 2006: Architect at Creative Design Group, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India

    • Dec 2005 – May 2006: Research Assistant at Department of Architecture, NIT Tiruchirappalli

    • Dec 2003-April 2004: Intern Architect at Creative Design Group, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India

    PG Thesis Guidance

    1. External Guide to M. Tech. Dissertation in Construction Engineering Management project titled“Studies on Roof Systems for Sustainability Index” by Ms. Zabahat Shafia Khanum fromDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences.

    2. External Guide to M. Tech. Dissertation in Construction Engineering Management project titled“Framework for Selection of Green Building Attributes to Achieve Cost Effectiveness UsingFuzzy Logic Model” by Ms. Manisha Mrutyunjay Kabbur from Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering and Technology, M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences.

    UG Project Guidance

    1. External Guide to Project Titled “Energy Audit Of Conventional & Modular Buildings – An Embodied Energy Perspective” By Angel Reji George, Ajith Kumar B, & Shri Datta M G from Department of Civil Engineering, PES University, Bangalore.

    2. External Guide to Project Titled “A Study on Assessment Of Green Building Parameters With Conventional Building For Sustainable Construction” By Dheeraj Bagre U, Syed Abdulla, Ruthvik B.M & Syed Arafath Hussain From Department of Civil Engineering, Acharya Institute Of Technology, Bangalore

    3. External guide to project titled “Exploring Envelope Modifications for Optimization of Visual and Thermal Comfort in an Office Space” by Ms. Poojita Sure, Ms. Sai Charani K and Ms. Thanuja L.B from Department of Civil Engineering, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore.

    4. External guide to project titled ”Study on Energy Conservation of Green Buildings” by Mr. Akarsh K.S., Mr. Goutham M and Mr. Nanjesh Gowda from Department of Civil Engineering, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore.

    5. External guide to project titled ”Study On Efficient Water Management For Multistoried Building In An Educational Institutions” by Ms. Sunaina G R & Ms. Amrutha K N , from Department of Civil Engineering, PES University, Bangalore.

    Patents

    1. An innovative retrofittable manually operable smart shading apparatus for house
    windows (residential buildings) and method of working for same, patent application
    No.  IN 2020 11037428, Inventors: Kiriti Sahoo , Minni Sastry, Vini Halve, Santhi Shree,
    Hara Kumar Varma
     

    Link:

    https://dst.gov.in/shadesmart-radiant-cooling-technologies-supported-dst-promotes-energy-efficient-cooling-buildings

    https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1643490

    2. Automated Intelli-Smart Shading Apparatus in Commercial Buildings, patent application
    No. IN 2021 11062132, Inventors: Kiriti Sahoo , Minni Sastry, Vini Halve, Santhi Shree,
    Hara Kumar Varma

    Link:

    https://dst.gov.in/shadesmart-radiant-cooling-technologies-supported-dst-promotes-energy-efficient-cooling-buildings

    https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1643490

    1. 2005: Architect Kharche Endowment Award for Best Architecture Thesis, NIT Tiruchirappalli, 2005
    2. 2006: Secured Graduate Fellowship awards from the University of Arizona for admission to the Master of Architecture program.
    3. 2002-2005 : Academic proficiency award in NIT Trichy for securing 1st rank in the 5th Year & 4th year & 2nd Rank in 2nd & 1st Year in B.Arch program
    4. Competition Awards
      2002: Best performance in Louis-I-Kahn Trophy (NASA ’01) by ASA, Department of Architecture, NIT Trichy.
      2001: Best performance in presentation competition in Archcult’01 by ASA, Department of Architecture, NIT Trichy.
      2001: 1st Prize in design competition in Archcult’01 by ASA, Department of Architecture, NIT Trichy.
      2001: 3rd prize in Scrapture(on the spot) at the 44th annual NASA convention “Avante Garde” held at Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Architecture, Navi Mumbai, India
    5. Orissa Joint Entrance Examination
      1. 2000: Secured Rank 1 in Architecture Entrance Examination conducted by Orissa Joint Entrance Examination.

    1. Natural ventilation design for multiple building typology.
    2. Airflow analysis for sustainable site planning.
    3. Air flow analysis using Computational Fluid Dynamics & empirical analysis.
    4. Envelope design for naturally ventilated spaces
    5. Thermal comfort evaluation as ASHARE, NBC and IMAC compliances.
    6. Green building materials specification for low embodied energy construction.
    7. Sustainable landscape planning & site planning
    8. Passive energy simulation for thermal comfort and energy optimization.
    9. Water sustainability analysis
    10. Climate analysis
    11. Energy Auditing for residences & offices for retrofits strategies
    12. Consulting, Training & Evaluate green buildings as per GRIHA Rating System, LEED and IGBC.

    Software Skills:
    1. Energy simulation software:

    • TRNSYS
    • IT toolkit for energy efficiency,
    • E-Quest,
    • DIALux
    • LBNL Windows software for glazing specification

    2. CFD simulation Software:

    • IES VE
    • Vasari
    • MS Excel

    3. Climate analysis tools:

    • Climate Consultant
    • Ecotect
    • Andrew Marsh Online Tool
    • Mahoney Tables

    4. Design Software:

    • AutoCAD
    • Sketch UP
    • 3d studio max
    • Photoshop

    Workshop Organised at TERI

    • 3-Day Training and Capacity Building Programme on Performance Evaluation Tools for Sustainable Buildings. 01 - 03 Aug 2019, | TERI-Southern Regional Center, Bangalore
    • 3 Day-Training & Capacity Building Programme on "Performance Evaluation Tools for Sustainable Buildings".02 - 04 Aug 2018, TERI Southern Regional Centre, Bengaluru
    • 3-Day Building Programme Simulation Workshop, 13 - 15 Nov 2018 | SJB School of Architecture and Planning, Kengeri, Bangalore 
    • 3-Day Training & Capacity Building Programme on 'Performance Evaluation Tools for Sustainable Buildings', 28 - 30 Nov 2018 | Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
    • 3-Day Training and Capacity Building Programme on 'Performance Evaluation Tools for Sustainable Buildings', 31 Jan - 02 Feb 2019 | TERI-Southern Regional Center, Bangalore
    • Webinar on "Climate Responsive Design Strategies" under Training and Knowledge Workshop series on Sustainable Buildings, 29 - 30 Jul 2020 | TERI-Southern Regional Center, Bangalore
    • Webinar on "Natural Ventilation in Built Environment" under Training and Knowledge Webinar Series on Sustainable Buildings, 07 - 10 Oct 2020, | TERI-Southern Regional Center, Bangalore

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    Conference Organised at TERI:

    1. Regional Green Building Conference & Exhibition on "INNOVATIONS IN GREEN BUILDINGS" Bangalore, 25 November 2011, | TERI-Southern Regional Center, Bangalore
    2. 3rd Regional Conference on "Innovations in Sustainable Habitats" THE GRIHA APPROACH Bangalore, 10-11 December 2012, | TERI-Southern Regional Center, Bangalore
    3. 4th Regional Conference on 'Innovations in Sustainable Buildings' Bangalore,, 15-16 November 2013, | TERI-Southern Regional Center, Bangalore
    4. 6TH REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON 'ACCELERATING SUSTAINABILITY IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT' Bangalore, 3-4 February 2015, | TERI-Southern Regional Center, Bangalore
    5. 2018 Sustainable Buildings R&D SummitR&D on Innovations for the Built Environment, | TERI-Southern Regional Center, Bangalore

    Research Project as Principal Investigator at TERI

    • 1. As principal investigator, conducted performance study of SHARP Air purifier in composite (Delhi) and moderate (Bangalore) climate. In this study, the effectiveness of air purifiers was studied in the removal of particulate matter PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 along with various gaseous pollutants in indoor spaces.

    • 2. Performance analysis of masonry block by manufacturers for maintaining thermal comfort and temperature regulation in indoor climate in office and residential blocks.

    • 3. Validation of Trnsys software for predicting zone temperature of commercial office space. The study compared the recorded zone air temperature with the output DBT of the space simulated in Trnsys software. Project Involved: High-Performance Commercial Buildings in India Developed by TERI, supported by US- Department of State and Bureau of Energy Efficiency, under the aegis of Asia Pacific Partnership

    • 4. Preparation of submittals of the GRIHA rating system in compliance with norms and standards for Environment Clearance of Large Construction Projects (Construction Manual), Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

    • 5. Recommendation for windows and envelope in building bye-law of Bangalore to achieve desired thermal comfort through natural ventilation under the project of Modification of Building Bye Law of Bangalore by Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership.

    • 6. Evaluation of the effect of landscape on the micro-climate of a residence in a hot & dry climate where the dry-bulb temperature & daylight was recorded and analyzed.

    • 7. Design and installation of Sky-therm System, shading, and construction supervision for Solar Energy Based Energy Efficient Model Rearing House for Silkworm Seed Crop Rearing.

    • 8. Energy audits of commercial spaces involving thermal & daylight measurements, electrical consumptions for HVAC & lighting for compliance to ECBC compliance and ,desgning high-performance commercial buildings. Project Involved: (a) High High-Performanceercial Buildings in India Developed by TERI, supported by US- Department of State and Bureau of Energy Efficiency, under the aegis of Asia Pacific Partnership. (b) ECBC compliance study for Bureau of Energy Efficiency.

    1 08 November 2016   Invited talk on "Green Buildings through GRIHA Certification" during Training On Green Building Concepts to PWD Engineers at PWD Bhavan ,Bangalore
    2 28 March 2017   Invited talk on "Retrofitting of Existing Buildings" to Chairman at Bharat Earth Movers Limited, Bangalore
    3 25 April 2017   Invited Talk on "Passive Solar Architecture" during visit to School of Architecture, VIT University, Vellore
    4 25 April 2017   Invited Talk on "TERI Southern Regional Centre at Bangalore - A case study of Green Building" during visit to School of Architecture, VIT University, Vellore
    5 19 June 2017   Invited talk on "Green Construction" during M.Tech Program Curriculum for Construction Engineering and Management at Department of Engineering, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore
    6 18 August 2017   Invited talk on "Green Buildings"at All India Seminar on Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development at Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur, Tamil Nadu
    7 22 December 2017   Invited talk on "Green Building Design" during "Building Maintenance and Waterproofing course“ at Rustomjee and Prestige Vocational Education & Training Centre, Bangalore
    8 31 March 2018   Invited talk on "Sustainable Construction,Energy, Efficiency & Green Concepts in Green Buildings" at HAL Management Academy,Doddenakundi Road, Marathalli, Bangalore
    9 10 July 2018   Invited talk on "What constitutes research in architecture" during Faculty Development Program on Research in Architecture supported by Council of Architecture Training and Research Center at Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture (DSCA),Bangalore
    10 20 July 2018   Invited talk on "Green Buildings Design & Energy Conservation" during "Building Maintenance and Waterproofing course“ at Rustomjee and Prestige Vocational Education & Training Centre,Bangalore
    11 08 August 2018   Invited Talk on "Elements of climate, measurement and representations of climatic data. Classifications and Characteristics of tropical climates" during Climateology Course work at SJB School of Architecture & Planning, Bangalore
    12 13 August 2018   Invited talk on "Green Buildings Design & Energy Conservation" during visit of students from 3rd & 4th Year Bachelors of Architecture KS School of Architecture,Kanakpura, Karnataka
    13 13 August 2018   Invited talk on "TERI Southern Regional Centre at Bangalore - A case study of Green Building" during visit of students from  3rd & 4th Year Bachelors of Architecture KS School of Architecture,Kanakpura, Karnataka
    14 04 September 2018   Invited talk on "Green Buildings Design & Energy Conservation" during visit of students from Masters in Sustainable Architecture GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam
    15 04 September 2018   Invited talk on "TERI Southern Regional Centre at Bangalore - A case study of Green Building" during visit of students from Masters in Sustainable Architecture GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam
    16 05 October 2018   Invited talk for "Training on Finishing Works" during "Building Maintenance and Waterproofing course“ at "Rustomjee and Prestige Vocational Education & Training Centre, Bangalore
    17 05 October 2018   Invited talk on "Training on Finishing Works" during "Building Maintenance and Waterproofing course“ at "Rustomjee and Prestige Vocational Education & Training Centre, Bangalore
    18 10 October 2018   Invited Talk on "Thermal performance of building elements" during Climateology Course work at SJB School of Architecture & Planning, Bangalore
    19 09 November 2018   Invited talk on "ENERGY EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE" during Greentech at THE OXFORD SCHOOL OF ARCHETECTURE,Kanakpura, Karnataka
    20 09 November 2018   Invited talk on "Measuring Green Buildings" during Greentech at THE OXFORD SCHOOL OF CHITECTURE, Bangalore
    21 09 November 2018   Invited talk on "WIND ENVIRONMENT AT SITE - A Case Study" during Greentech at THE OXFORD SCHOOL OF ARCHETECTURE, Bangalore
    22 25 March 2019   Invited talk on "Green Buildings Design & Energy Conservation" during visit to BMS School of Architecture Yelahanka, Bangalore
    23 03 April 2019   Invited talk on "Challenges and Opportunities for Green Building Developments in India" during conference on 'Green Building Developments - Challenges and Opportunities' at The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bangalore 
    24 19 May 2019   Invited talk on "Sustainable Site planning and Microclimate Analysis" as part of Masters of Architecture Construction & Project Management at SJB School of Architecture & Planning, Bangalore
    25 19 May 2019   Invited talk on "Green Architecture" as part of Masters of Architecture Construction & Project Management at SJB School of Architecture & Planning,Bangalore
    26 25 June 2019   Invited talk on "Green Buildings Design & Energy Conservation" during TERI – NCSTC Eco Next Investigation for Youth Catalyzed at TERI Southern Regional Centre, Bangalore
    27 07 January 2020   Invited talk on "Green Building & Energy Efficiency" during a workshop on "Innovative Solutions to Improve the Service Deliveries in ULBs" , at Vikas Soudha, Bangalore
    28 10 January 2020   Invited talk on "THERMAL COMFORT STUDY OF A DINING SPACE IN TEMPERATE CLIMATE USING NATURAL VENTILATION " during NOSTARCH 2020- ARCHITECTURAL SYMPOSIUM & KNOWLEDGE SHARING at NIT Trichy
    29 01 June 2020   Invited Talk on "Role of Green Buildings in Current Building Trends" during a webinar technical series at RANGANATHAN ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE, Tamil Nadu    
    30 26 August 2020   Invited talk on "Green Building & Sustainability" during Expert Lecture Series for Silver Jubilee Celebration (1995-2020) at the Department of Architecture Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, Valam, Tamil Nadu
    31 22 March 2022   Invited talk on "Concepts of Airflow at Site and Building Level" during Symposium: Environmental Concerns in Architectural Design Analytics  at School of Architecture, REVA University, Bangalore 
    32 08 April 2022   Invited talk on "Work Experience in Green Building Industry" during visit to PSG Institute of Architecture & Planning, Coimbatore
    33 08 April 2022   Invited talk on "basic climatology in residential design" during visit to PSG Institute of Architecture & Planning, Coimbatore