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The Young Professional's Handbook for Crafting Affordable Housing in a Future-Proof Smart Urban India, another prominent book of the THINK BEYOND ARCHITECTURE series, provides a comprehensive guide for young architects and urban planners dedicated to transforming the landscape of affordable housing in India.
This multidisciplinary book talks about the intricacies of legal frameworks, zoning laws, and building codes, offering practical insights and global learnings tailored to the Indian context. Emphasizing ethical practices, sustainability, and innovation, this multidisciplinary handbook is an essential resource for those aspiring to create resilient, smart, and inclusive urban environments.
The Young Professional's Handbook for Crafting Affordable Housing in a Future-Proof Smart Urban India serves as a vital resource for aspiring architects and urban planners who are committed to reshaping the landscape of affordable housing in India. By mastering the principles outlined in this multidisciplinary book, young professionals across various domains of study can contribute to the transformation of India's urban landscape, making affordable housing a reality for all.
SAPTARSHI SANKAR CHAKRABARTI
Architect/Planner Dr. SAPTARSHI SANKAR CHAKRABARTI is a renowned industry consultant, considered to be one of the best in his field. With over two decades of experience, he has spearheaded numerous multidisciplinary projects, research & development, and mentoring throughout the domain of Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Master Planning, Landscape design, Marine Aquarium design, Underwater Tunnel Aquarium design, data centre, healthcare, hospital, hotel, hospitality, airport and Smart City projects across India and abroad.
In addition to his role as an industry consultant, Dr. CHAKRABARTI is also a thought leader, serial entrepreneur, and mentor who has operated extensively throughout South Asia and beyond. He has been authorised for mentoring as a Sector/Trade Expert by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, which is a testament to his expertise in the field.
Dr. CHAKRABARTI is recognized for his promotion of sustainable practices and Industry-Academia interfacing in the region. He is a creative and passionate designer by training, with outstanding conceptualization skills that are driven by Evidence Based Design (EBD), Intelligent Bioclimatic Design (IBD), Research, and implementability. He has a substantial track record of 100% completed projects from concept to commissioning.
His global mission is to make the world a better place by continually creating innovative sustainable design solutions and mentoring future architects. Dr. CHAKRABARTI regularly engages in public speaking and authoring across various online and offline platforms to share his knowledge and expertise with the world. His creative achievements, both in academics and in his profession, have garnered him several regional and national awards.
Dr. CHAKRABARTI is a highly resourceful technical professional, with excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven abilities in networking and establishing long-term client relationships with public and private institutes. He is actively associated with significant professional bodies of the industry, such as the Indian Council of Architecture (COA), the Institute of Urban Designers India (IUDI), the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, and many more, further cementing his position as a top-level professional in his field.
