In my final year of architecture studies, I am a determined and detail-oriented student who thrives on pushing the boundaries of creativity. My passion for architecture is matched only by my dedication to achieving exceptional results. Proficient in parametric, fluid, and deconstructive architecture, I use advanced software and interoperability to bring my innovative designs to life. Additionally, I integrate evidence-based sustainable design principles, ensuring my work is both innovative and environmentally conscious.
As the Chief Designer at the Editorial Board and Team Lead at Solar Decathlon India, I have honed my collaborative and leadership skills, managing teams
owaishashmi2001@gmail.com
+91-8989204872
REFERENCES
DR. RAHUL TIWARI
Assistant Professor Department of Architecture and Planning MANIT, Bhopal (+91) 9893044012
• Conservation Architecture Intern, 4M Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museum, Govt. of MP | Conservation and Restoration of Durgadas ki Chatri, Ujjain (June-2024) | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
• Freelancing (2022-24) | Graphic Designer, 3D Modeller, Arch-Viz
COMPETITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• 1st Sem. Design Project Exhibited, B. Arch (2020) | MANIT Bhopal
• ANDC, Special Mention (2021) | NASA India
• GSEN, Participated (2021) | NASA India
• ETHOS Student of the year Trophy, Top 5 | ( 2021) | NASA India
• Attended Nasa Convention | 2021
• 5th Sem. Design Project Exhibited, B. Arch (2022) | MANIT Bhopal
• ANDC, Shortlisted in top 50 (2023) | NASA India
• HUDCO, Juror’s Choice Award Presentation Lead (2023) | NASA India
• Net Zero Challenge, Team Lead Building Energy Performance and Thermal Comfort Analyst (2023-24) | Solar Decathlon India
• Student of the year Trophy, Citation | ( 2024) | NASA India
Under Guidance of : Prof. Anupama Sharma; Prof. Arshi Parashar
Introduction -
TThe hotel boasts a distinctive structural design characterized by a column-less shell resembling an octopus, crafted from sturdy steel members arranged in a space frame truss. This innovative design not only ensures a creative and functional utilization of space but also seamlessly incorporates all the hotel's facilities and areas into the structure.
The structure is divided into two segments: a 9-story core resembling an octopus head and eight tentacles extending at ground level. The tentacles house recreational and restaurant spaces, with parking facilities underneath. Additionally, the tentacles are designed to be accessible for walking.
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Hotel Akhtabout | Selected Works 2020-24
CON CEPT
The concept of the form is rooted in the very word "Hotel." Derived from "hospitality," the term embodies the best form of care, akin to the nurturing provided by mothers to their newborns, who are essentially "guests" in this new world.
In the realm of the animal kingdom, the octopus stands out as one of nature's best mothers. Drawing inspiration from this, the hotel aims to offer guests an unparalleled experience, combining extravagant beauty with exceptional hospitality.
Hotel ~ “Hospitality”
Best Hospitality - Mothers
One of the Best Mother in Animal Kingdom
The Unique Shape of octopus inspired the Envelope of building.
Re innovating the traditional chowk*, by blending it with mughal style of water channels centrally aligned to pathway. Not only mends the hearts of visitors with the serene view of biophillic ecosystem but also cools down proximity by evapo-transpiration in dazzling hot summers of bhopal.
Site Context -
Deconstructivsim with passive sustainable approach brings up this futuristic design. The climate responsive facade features reflective tinted glass and metal jali panels. Captivating play with lights fascinates visitors of this generation with the vibe.
Located at the core heart of India, only 0.18°N of latitude below the Tropic of cancer lies Bhopal “The city of lakes”. The city experiences one of the hottest summers in India with highest temerature recorded 43.9°C. The Taj ul Masajid in Bhopal is the largest mosque in India. It Implicates Mughal Style of architecture.
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* Chowk - traditional market places in India with meandering narrow streets. Jammed with poeple.
Voronoi Complex | Selected Works 2020-24
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Voronoi Complex
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Voronoi Complex | Selected Works 2020-24
CON CEPT
Wind Flow and Circulation
Breaking mass for circulation and embraced air flow.
Connecting upper floors with bridges.
Glass facade for serene outside view.
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SECTIONAL VIEW
Voronoi
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Facade has two types of panels, 1. Metal sheet perforated panel, Tinted Glass Panels. Metal sheet blocks direct sunlight coming into Building, while tinted glass panels allow direct sunlight to penetrate in. In the whole facade these panels are used optimizing the direct sunlight intake.
The simulation clearly demonstrates the impact of applying this facade to the building, considering that the rooftop receives sunlight for more than 4000 hours annually, making it suitable for solar power generation through solar panels. The design incorporates 60% glazing on the east facade to effectively capture eastern sunlight, while the west facade is covered up to 80% with metal panels. This design choice takes into account Bhopal's composite climate, where summer temperatures can reach up to 44 degrees.
View from South West
West facade
View from North East
Voronoi Complex | Selected Works 2020-24
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Solar Decathlon - CWH | Selected Works 2020-24
PANAH
Construction Worker Housing
SOLAR DECATHLON INDIA | 2023 | GROUP
Faculty Lead - Dr. Manmohan Kapshe | Faculty Advisor - Ar. Vicky Lalramsangi
My Role - Team lead
he world’s largest Net-Zero Challenge, focusing on the Construction Worker Housing (CWH) Division. The competition required an for CWH that incorporated modularity, scalability, dismantlability, transportability, and reusability across the entire facility. This included
the structure, renewable energy systems, water, and waste processing. Our design aimed to ensure zero construction waste during dismantling and relocation, while also emphasizing the ease and speed of assembly and disassembly. The final result was a Net-Zero energy and water-efficient solution.
Industry Partner -
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Our innovative units feature adaptable foundations and robust steel structures, designed for efficient assembly, durability, and versatility.
The units are designed with a telescopic foundation that extends from 1.5m to 4.5m, accommodating various terrains and climates. They feature lightweight steel structure, using 120mm x 120mm box sections with 3mm thickness for posts, purlins, and rafters, and a floor supported by 120mm x 120mm equal leg steel angles and 8mm metal strips. Each 25m² unit offers 5m x 5m living space and a 5m x 1.5m balcony. Suitable for families or up to five bachelors, the sloping, rotatable roof enhances durability and optimizes solar panel efficiency.
Husk Mycellium Sandwich Panel :
Coffee Husk Board ( 25mm )
Mycellium Infill ( 65mm )
The Husk Mycelium Panel surpasses the Plastered Brick Wall by 154.7% in R-value, and compared to the baseline material, Corrugated Metal Sheets, it is incomparably superior by 11,538,461%. Clearly, the workers in the sweatshop endured significant discomfort.
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Solar Decathlon - CWH | Selected Works 2020-24
WATER PERFORMANCE
As per NBC 2016, the water demand is 86 LPCD, but we aim to reduce it by 56% to 38 LPCD through low-flush fixtures, aerators, and behavioral changes. With a total population of 55 per cluster, the daily water requirement is 2090 liters. Rainwater harvesting potential is 1113.542 KL annually, with 9804.321 KL of black water recharged into the
Net Zero Water Cycle :
ground and 648.867 KL of grey water recovered annually. A 200,000-liter tank stores municipal and harvested rainwater, while grey water is kept in a separate 1000-liter tank. The site saves 2051.048 KL of water annually. August sees the highest rainfall; April is the driest.
The greywater treatment includes:
1. Sedimentation: Solid matter settles in a primary tank.
2. Phytoremediation: Plants like Eichhornia crassipes and Pistia stratiotes remove contaminants.
3. Filtration: Water is filtered using HDC II membrane discs.
4. Chlorination: The purified water is left under sunlight to ensure chlorination.
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Solar Decathlon - CWH | Selected Works 2020-24
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The total simulated discomfort hours amount to 1,783, with 1,032 of those occurring during occupied hours outside of the comfort range. 88% of the annual hours are thermally comfortable without the use of any active comfort system.
The strategies used are following:
1. Natural Ventilation Fig. (Conducive hours for NV were calculated in reference to Adaptive Comfort Model, ASHRAE Standard 55-2010 ).
2. Fan forced Sensible Air motion which provides additional sense of Comfort even at 31°C. (Climate consultant)
3. Keenly Designed Envelope keeping the operative temperature within comfort range.
4. Occupancy control – where in the baseline the people density was 1 p/sqm. Our proposal provided adequate space with people density 0.2p/sqm.
Operative Temperature (°C) | 1/1 to 12/31 between 0 and 23 @1
Dry Bulb Temperature (°C) | 1/1 to 12/31 between 0 and 23 @1
ACH – In compliance with NBC the air change per hours is 4 which is adequate for Living Room. Facilitaed by Cross and Fan Forced Ventillation.
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ENERGY PERFORMANCE
and Comfort Iteration Comparison
Energy Flow (Monthly)
Inferences of Energy Flow Chart:
The majority of heat gain inside the building is due to occupant activity and heat transfer through the building envelope. Equipment and lighting contribute to constant, but relatively minor, heat generation.
Infiltration has minimal impact on overall heat transfer. A significant portion of heat is also dissipated through the envelope design and the window airflow network (natural ventilation).
The implementation of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), particularly through the adoption of efficient products, has significantly reduced the Energy Use Intensity (EUI), decreasing from 194.5 to 179. This improvement was achieved by replacing 25W
incandescent light bulbs with BEE 3-star rated LED bulbs (Crompton Dyna Ray 9W). Additionally, the installation of a 3-star rated Candes ceiling fan, with a power consumption of 41W, further enhanced building performance through these ECMs.
Energy Performance Index (Monthly)
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Structural
EMBODIED CARBON
When evaluating Embodied Carbon Emissions, the transportation aspect plays a pivotal role in our analysis. The design proposal revolves around the implementation of collapsible modules, offering versatility in placement throughout the Indian Peninsula. These modules, designed for reuse across a minimum of three projects with an estimated lifespan of two years each, undergo disassembly for relocation to subsequent sites using road transportation. The combustion of fuel
during this transit phase significantly influences the overall embodied carbon footprint. Despite the clear impact, determining the precise total embodied carbon is challenging due to the unpredictable nature of the next site location. The variability in destinations adds complexity to providing an exact numerical specification for the overall embodied carbon emissions associated with the transportation process.
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Working Drawing | Selected Works 2020-24
Workflow
H a r d
Assembly ID
BIM Tags
Data Management
Geometry
Interoperability
BIM Documentation
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Working Drawing | Selected Works 2020-24
AMETHYST
Residence
Working Drawing
ACADEMIC | 2023 | INDIVIDUAL
Under Guidance of : Dr. Preeti Onkar
Introduction -
As part of our academic curriculum, the assigned project involved creating working drawings for a residential structure. Instead of relying solely on AutoCAD, I opted for an advanced workflow using
Challenge -
Revit, Rhino, and Grasshopper, integrating Rhino Inside Revit for interoperability. This approach not only expedites revisions but also enhances visualization of clashes and errors.
I have a particular fondness for faceted facades, despite their construction challenges. To push my boundaries, I embraced the challenge, leveraging available resources. The risk was significant, but the outcomes justified it. The most demanding aspect of this project was undeniably the facade. While the geometric design was straightforward, generating execution drawings posed a considerable challenge. After extensive research, I discovered an effective solution, which I'll share on the following pages.
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Night Render
Working Drawing | Selected Works 2020-24
Section Through Toilet
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Render
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Assembly ID
The project involves the management of approximately 80 faceted panels. Each panel Support is assigned a specific ID, and this ID is concatenated with relevant parameters to facilitate on-site installation of the panels.
Scan the QR code or click on it to access the Grasshopper script.
eg. 21-C_65
Staircase Section
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Working Site Plan
Scale - 1:100
Working Drawing | Selected Works 2020-24
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Using REVIT for plumbing services streamlines the Documentation process, making it quicker and more efficient. Specifically, tags for inspection chambers and gully traps were created from scratch to enhance ease of use and save time.
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Plumbing
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Drawing | Selected Works 2020-24
Advanced Revit families were created for inspection chamber and Gully trap due to un-availability of good parametric families over internet.
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Excelsior | Selected Works 2020-24
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EXCELSIOR
Annual magazine
Designation : Chief Designer
Excelsior | Selected Works 2020-24
About -
Since its inception in 1963, the Editorial Board has been a fundamental part of NIT Bhopal. The main objective of this organization has always been the creation of the annual college magazine Excelsior. A fully autonomous student body: comprising Editors,
Artists and Designers, carry out the day to day functionalities and related managerial tasks. With evolving time, the Editorial Board has reshaped itself to stay relevant and reach out to greater audiences on various social media platforms.
Posters
Editorial Board, MANIT
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Calling Consecutive UDIMs
Blend Line Mask
Displacement Map
Diffusion + Emission
TRANSITION VIDEO
Gradient Map + Noise
Masked Textures Excelsior | Selected Works 2020-24
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Material Transition
UDIM (U-Dimension) tiles are utilized to enable a fast, non-destructive workflow for transitioning textures from one image to another. These UDIMs are accessed through attributes in the Shading Editor. Using divide and modulo operations with the timeline, an animation is created to seamlessly transition between images.
