The Faculty of Architecture focuses on research in various domains such as
vernacular Architecture, Climatic aspects, Energy efficiency, green and
sustainability concepts, fire risk and fire safety, Historic preservation and
conservation, urban Planning, Disaster mitigation and management , Building
materials and Construction technology, landscape, Building management systems
etc
Our Alumni are working at various renowned organisations/ Institutions like L&T,
CPWD,ISRO, various Deemed universities, Architectural schools and Architectural
firms abroad.
Design, construction and evaluation of solar passive Architecture incorporated
in modern residential building in warm humid climate
“Fire Safety Risk Assessment in Traditional towns”. Research focus on assessing
the prevalence of fire safety risk in urban built environment of old towns of
south India.
A Framework for Assessing the Sustainability of
Pilgrimage cities: A case of selected cities of Tamil Nadu, India:
The research aims to provide a system for measuring the performance of
pilgrimage cities in terms of sustainability under various dimensions and
categories. This could help in identifying the strengths and deficiencies of
these cities and the areas of immediate intervention.
Rehabilitation of disaster affected communities-
Research focus on assessing the methodology and strategies adopted in the
rehabilitation of Tsunami affected communities along the coast of Nagapattinam
and Cuddalur district.