Professor of Architecture
Dr. Venkata Krishna Kumar Sadhu
Department of Architecture · School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
An Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
An Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
ORCID: 0000-0001-5990-650X
Scopus: 57217019989
WoS: AAC-4441-2022
GS: oDPxKpwAAAAJ
27+
Years of Experience
31
Publications
5
Patents Published
80+
Thesis Guided
Profile Summary
Dr. Venkata Krishna Kumar Sadhu is an Architect–Housing Planner with over 27 years of teaching and professional experience in Architecture. Housing, Real Estate advisory, and Settlement Planning studies are his key areas of academic expertise.
He has been involved in designing and revising the Academic Curriculum for Bachelor of Architecture, and has prepared reports on Real Estate Property Valuation, Demand Assessment, Technical, Market and Financial Feasibility, RFP preparation, and Development Agreements for PPP projects across several Indian cities as Team Member, Team Leader, and Project Advisor.
As a freelance Copy Writer, he has penned project literature for brochures of various real estate projects and industrial products. Vernacular Housing and Consolidation patterns of Human Settlements are his primary areas of research interest.
Working since 14 Dec 2009
DOB: 11 June 1972
Indian
CA/96/19473
A17550 (IIA)
Educational Qualifications
2023
Ph.D in Architecture
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, India
Thesis: Social Acceptance of Vernacular Houses – The case of Ghantasala, A.P., India
1996–98
Master of Planning (Housing) — First Class
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India
Thesis: Illegal Land Subdivision for Housing – The case of Vijayawada, A.P., India
1990–95
Bachelor of Architecture — First Class
S.P.A.R.C., J.N.T.U. Hyderabad (now JNAFAU, Hyderabad), India
Project: Vernacular Housing for Quake-prone areas – Talni Tanda, Latur Dt., Maharashtra
1987–89
Intermediate (10+2) — 69.80%
Board of Intermediate Education, A.P.
1987
S.S.C (X Std.) — 83.83% ★ National Merit Prize
Board of Secondary Education, A.P.
Professional Experience
16 Feb 2026 – Present
Professor, Department of Architecture
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
14 Dec 2009 – 15 Feb 2026
Associate Professor, Department of Architecture
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
15 Feb 2023 – 14 Jul 2025
Dean, Student Affairs (Additional Charge)
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
09 May 2016 – 16 May 2018
Head, Department of Architecture
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
10 Aug 2010 – 01 Aug 2012
Registrar & DDO (Additional Charge)
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
Jan 2008 – Dec 2009
Assistant Vice President – Strategic Consulting
Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
Aug 2007 – Dec 2007
Senior Manager – Strategic Consulting
Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj Property Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
Apr 2007 – Aug 2007
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka
Jul 2006 – Mar 2007
Lecturer, Department of Architecture
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka
Jul 2004 – Jun 2006
Instructor – Architecture & Urban Planning
Unity University College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Apr 1998 – Jun 2004
Lecturer, Department of Architecture
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka
Feb 1996 – Jun 1996
Architect
V.V. Associates, Hyderabad
Oct 1995 – Feb 1996
Assistant Architect
Architects Atelier, Hyderabad
Selected Publications
Journal 2026
Entropy in Housing Neighbourhood
Journal 2025
3D Printing in Architecture: Mechanisms, Materials, and its Emerging Impact on Construction Practices
Journal 2025
Spiritual anatomy and vernacular spatial autonomy – the case of Ghantasala village, Andhra Pradesh
Journal 2025
Development on Reclaimed Land
Journal 2025
Role of Ergonomics in Architectural Design and Crisis Response
Conference 2025
Achieving wellbeing in life with the help of Vastu Shashtra and Principles of Quantum Architecture
Journal 2023
Investigating Cost Overrun Factors in High-Rise Housing Projects in India
Journal 2020
People's acceptance of Vernacular Houses – The case of Ghantasala, Andhra Pradesh, India
Journal 2020
Transformation of vernacular houses – Causes and scenario
Journal 2019
Transformation of Vernacular Houses in Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Book Chapter 2016
Design of Housing Options for different Agro Climatic zones in the Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh
Conference 2010
Vernacular Architecture and Its Relevance for Post-Disaster Housing Rehabilitation: The Case of Maharashtra, India
Showing 12 of 31 publications. View full list on IRINS →
Patents Published
App. No. 202641024528 Published Filed: 02/03/2026
Computer-Implemented Method for Automated Assessment and Classification of Vernacular Architectural Features Using Image Processing and Principal Component-Based Feature Analysis
App. No. 202641024531 Published Filed: 02/03/2026
System and Method for Digital Transformation Mapping of Vernacular Houses Using Multi-Parameter Feature Extraction and Temporal Analysis
App. No. 202641024533 Published Filed: 02/03/2026
Computer-Implemented System for Determining Social Acceptance of Architectural Heritage Using Integrated Socio-Statistical Computation
App. No. 202641024684 Published Filed: 02/03/2026
Computer-Implemented Method for Generating Vernacular Housing Design Recommendations Based on Socio-Economic Correlation Data
App. No. 202641024922 Published Filed: 03/03/2026
System and Method for Automated Evaluation of Vernacular Housing Using Computational Feature Analysis and Scoring Algorithms
Teaching Experience
| # | Subject / Course | Program |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design Communication | B.Arch |
| 2 | History of Architecture | B.Arch |
| 3 | Architectural Design | B.Arch |
| 4 | Building Materials and Construction | B.Arch |
| 5 | Measured Drawing and Documentation | B.Arch |
| 6 | Basic Design | B.Arch |
| 7 | Theory of Settlement Planning | B.Arch |
| 8 | Architectural Design Thesis | B.Arch |
| 9 | Professional Practice | B.Arch |
| 10 | Practical Training (Coordinator) | B.Arch |
| 11 | Housing and Real Estate Development | B.Plan |
| 12 | Heritage and Jurisprudence | M.Arch – Architectural Conservation |
| 13 | Construction Contracts, Specifications and Legal Issues | M.B.E.M |
| 14 | People, Environment and Buildings | M.Arch – Sustainable Architecture |
| 15 | Real Estate Management | M.Urban Design |
Guided ~60 Thesis Projects and ~20 Dissertation Projects (UG & PG). Currently guiding a part-time Ph.D Scholar at S.P.A., Vijayawada.