Dr. Janmejoy Gupta

Associate Professor, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

Ph.D (Architecture) (BIT, Mesra), MUP (SPA, New Delhi), B. Arch (BIT, Mesra), IGBC-AP (Accredited Professional)
Dr. Janmejoy Gupta

Faculty Research Profile

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Energy-Efficient Buildings, Thermal Performance of Buildings, Indoor Thermal Comfort,Climate Responsive Architecture, Sustainable Urban Forms, Re-Interpretation of Traditional Knowledge Systems in Vernacular Architecture. Specific Topics of Research for present/future:

  • Making Low-Cost and Vernacular Housing more climate-responsive and suggesting modernised model prototypes
  • Energy Efficiency at Building, Neighbourhood and City Levels,
  • Achieving Sustainable Urban Forms,
  • Urban Climate Mapping Cool Roof applications in India to mitigate Urban Heat Island Effect.

    • Building Performance and Bio Climatic Analysis tools (Ecotect, Andrew Marsh Tools,Climate Consultant Analysis) Statistical and Analytical Tools.

    The Doctoral research surmised that it’s not necessary that all compact floor plans show better thermal performance in composite climate. This is a reinterpretation of the commonly held theory that in composite climate, having increased compactness of planning leads to better thermal performance. Another common statement is that all types of courtyard type dwellings show better thermal performance in composite climate. This oft repeated statement was tested and it was found that, in case of the composite climatic region of Jharkhand, it is only particular types of courtyard type dwellings that showed better thermal performance, and not all courtyard dwelling units.

    "· Making Low-Cost and Vernacular Housing more climate-responsive and suggesting modernised model prototypes,
    • Energy Efficiency at Building, Neighbourhood and City Levels,
    • Achieving Sustainable Urban Forms,
    Urban Climate Mapping Cool Roof applications in India to mitigate Urban Heat Island Effect. "

    PhD Research: Passive design strategies for rural mud dwelling units in Jharkhand, considering architectural design parameters for thermal comfort. The research surmised that it’s not necessary that all compact floor plans show better thermal performance in composite climate. This is a reinterpretation of the commonly held theory that in composite climate, having increased compactness of planning leads to better thermal performance. Another common statement is that all types of courtyard type dwellings show better thermal performance in composite climate. This oft-repeated statement was tested and it was found that, in the case of the composite climatic region of Jharkhand, it is only particular types of courtyard type dwellings that showed better thermal performance, and not all courtyard dwelling units.

    1. Co-PI developing Pedagogical Subject Matter for Engineering subjects (Course Study Material Preparation. B.Arch subject: Energy Efficient Building), [coordinating Institute: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur], A MHRD project under NMEICT scheme [anchor Institute: IIT, Kharagpur] Total Project Value: Rs 6 Lakhs. National Mission Project on Pedagogy. http://www.ide.iitkgp.ac.in/Pedagogy1/main_page.jsp

    2. Principal Investigator, GIS-Based Master Plan for Eluru, Pallakolu and Jangareddygudem., SPA Vijayawada (December 2018 – Till Project Completion in 2022) Client: Directorate of Town & Country Planning (DTCP), Government of Andhra Pradesh.

    3. Coordinator, in the capacity of Dean Research of Vetting of AP State Architectural Board (APSAB) Manual on Educational, Administration and Health Buildings.

    4. Member, Pahari-Mandir- Beautification & Redevelopment Plan, Ranchi. (Client Ranchi Municipal Corporation), 2011-2014.

    5. As Co-PI was Short-listed for C.O.A. The Urban Studio Research Project (USRP) – Seed Grant November 2021 –Co- Investigator- Urban Climate Map (UCMap) for Sustainable Urban Development. Project Code: USAU21E05 (COA-Council of Architecture, India)

    Ongoing Projects

    1. Polavaram Irrigation Project (PIP) - Rehabilitation & Re-settlement Project under Water Resource Dept, Govt of AP.

    Working Papers

    Making vernacular dwelling units more climate-responsive and suggesting modernized model prototypes, Energy Efficiency at Building, Neighbourhood and City Levels, Achieving Sustainable Urban Forms, Cool Roof applications in India to mitigate Urban Heat Island Effect.

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