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Lalit Davate

Lalit Davate

Environmental Architect
Mumbai

Summary

The vision, is to integrate indigenous knowledge with scientific techniques; to create projects and products that are well rooted in the ecological context; and to bring under one umbrella the multifaceted yet connected elements of research, design, construction, and project management. Committed to a fluid and seamless artistic and futuristic vision for people. "Don't let it go your first thought, Your first thought is real you..!! Innovation starts from there."

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Founder /Principal Architect

Sanvaad Architects
1 2013 - Current

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS :

  • Bamboo Restaurant at Makhmalabad, Nasik (2024-in Progress)
  • Bamboo Resort, Goa (2024-In progress)
  • Bamboo Entrance Gate of NECBDC (2024-in progress)
  • Bamboo Government project at Port Blair (2024- in progress)
  • Bamboo House,Mr.Borade, Nashik : Sustainable through using locally available materials like Bamboo and stones with Pre analytical study of Climate and Site. (2020-2021)
  • Art Residency, 130 Awata, Trimbakeshwar, Nashik : Sustainable through Employing local villagers to execute the Stone and wood cottages. (2017-2019)
  • Anant Bungalow, Dr.Ghanekar, Dombivali, Mumbai : Expansion of a Old Bungalow. (2021)
  • Pawan putra Bungalow, Badlapur, Mumbai : Keeping simple Design parameters by using light and ventilation design has evolved. (2022)
  • Bamboo Studio Space, Alibuag : Designed Cantilever Studio space for Bamboo workshop conducted by Institute of Environmental Architecture and Research. (2019)
  • Proposed Bamboo Yoga centre, Pune (2021)
  • Proposed Trinity Bamboo House, Lonavala, (2021)

RESEARCH :

  • Developed stabilized Laterite dust block for Konkan region,(2016-2022)
  • Identifying Species of Bamboo in India and it's uses in the Market
  • Designed and Executed Hands on Bamboo Light fixtures Prototypes
  • Worked as Junior research fellow with Science technology park Pune funded by Department of science technology, Govr. of India. Worked on Project of Developing Energy Efficient Opaque Wall assembly Unit for Warm-Humid Climate and Hot and Dry Climate. Research Paper has been Published by the International Board for Education, Research and Development. (2022)
  • Rammed earth walls construction has Experimented for Bamboo House project
  • Villagers and Farmers life style converted into Designed space study
  • Tiny House ideas by researching on Mumbai slums alongside of Railway tracks for TATA trust.
  • Bamboo Designs and structural systems working along Bali based Architects.
  • Indian Bamboo species for Bamboo construction.
  • Process Bamboo Production in the Products.

INTERIOR PROJECTS:

  • Mr.Kumbhar Residence, Goa
  • Meher Chamber, Mumbai
  • Cube Restaurant, Nashik
  • Guesto Pizzeria , Mumbai
  • Mr.Putharan Residency, Mumbai

Assistant Professor (visiting)

MET College of Architecture
2024.08 - Current

Founder/Sustainability Consultant

Local to Global
2022.07 - Current

Local to Global, is offering an opportunity to learn sustainable building construction techniques from all over the world; through lessons imparted directly by local architects, skilled artisans, masons & engineers.

Absolutely! Learning through different countries and regions not only enriches your knowledge but also broadens your perspective. Workshops conducted in various locations offer a unique experience by exposing you to different cultures, ideas, and ways of thinking.


International Workshops :

  • Design & Build with Bamboo Structures at Bali ( November 2022)
  • 2.0 Design & built with Bamboo at Bali ( July 2024)


National :

  • Learn to build Balinese style structures with scale Model at Pune (September 2024)
  • Learn to Built only with Bamboo splits at D.Y Patil & Bhau saheb Hiray college of Architecture ( January & February 2024)


UPCOMING BAMBOO WORKSHOPS:

  • Kandy,Srilanka
  • Bogota, South America
  • Bali, Indonesia


Visiting Lecturer

D.Y. Patil College of Architecture
2023.06 - 2024.03

Visiting Faculty Member

Vivekanand Educations Society college of Architecture
2020.03 - 2023.03
  • Encouraged for Sustainability in construction by building earthen and many more construction styles.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.

Junior Research Fellow

Science Technology Park Pune
2019.09 - 2022.04
  • Worked on a Project of Developing Energy Efficient Opaque Wall Assembly unit for Warm-Humid and Hot-Dry Climate.
  • Designed mixes based on theoretical data and carried out complex laboratory experiments to assess effectiveness of thermal comfort and with other parameters.
  • Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
  • Research Paper has been Published by the International Board for Education, Research and Development.

Assistant Professor

B.R.Harne College of Architecture
2017.12 - 2020.03
  • Architectural design project guide.
  • Conducted Bamboo, Brick and Carpentry workshops
  • Organized detailed students progressive data
  • Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.

Project Architect

Ideinlab Architects
2016.07 - 2017.10
  • Worked on Affordable housing project by Brick eagle foundation and funded by TATA trust
  • The research process for Affordable housing has been introduced us by Founder of the firm from Bangalore
  • Lead and managed Mumbai team, finding connections for research,Collecting data, making reports, site analysis, Implementation in designs, design participatory with Economical Weak Group and redesigning and presenting to clients with team members and coordinating with main office in Bangalore.

Senior Architect

Facade Concept Design Pvt.ltd
2016.01 - 2016.06
  • Facade Concept designing in Sketches and with Sketch up 3D modelling.
  • Material Exploration and joinery details for High rise facade buildings

Junior Architect

Cube Architects
2014.02 - 2015.09
  • Managed and led a multi-disciplinary junior team of architects throughout development and contract document phases
  • Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD.
  • Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets
  • Communicated with all other vendors and contractors and incorporated their input into project designs
  • Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
  • Drafted furniture designs adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors
  • Projects Worked on:1
  • Federation of bus operators Association of Tamilnadu at
  • Chennai (FBOAT) 2
  • Commercial Complex at Arakalgud3
  • SMVIT Library &
  • Auditorium , Bangalore4
  • Neyveli Residential, Tamil Nadu5
  • E-Road Hero
  • Showroom, E-road, Tamil Nadu6
  • Make-up and Photography Studio,
  • Bangalore7
  • Light Zone, Light showroom

Junior Architect

Vikas Dilawari Conservation Architects
2013.02 - 2013.12
  • Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD.
  • Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals
  • Created and updated project cost analysis spreadsheets.
  • Executed worked as per the drawing preparation

Projects :

  • Flora Fountain,CST,Mumbai
  • Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla, Mumbai
  • J.N Petit Library, CST, Mumbai
  • CP office CST, Mumbai

Junior Architect

Solanki and Associates
2012.05 - 2012.11
  • Designed and drafted project blueprints.
  • Managed projects from concept through delivery.

Architectural Intern

Omar Nisar Architects
2011.12 - 2012.04
  • Completed accurate site measurements.
  • Filled out building permit applications and submitted by deadline.
  • Organized and maintained blueprint files.

Education

Masters in Environmental Architecture - Environmental Architecture

Rachana Sansad's Institute of Environmental Architecture
Prabhadevi, Dada
2015.05 - 2017.05

Bamboo Training - Bamboo Construction And It's Technology

Cane And Bamboo Technology Center
Assam
2018.04 - 2022.06

Conservation Building Codes awareness-cum-training -

Rachana Sansd's Institute of Environmental Archite
Mumbai, MH
2017.04 - 2017.04

Production of Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks training-cum-workshop by -

Auroville Earth Institute
Chennai, TN
2015.08 - 2015.08

B.ARCH -

Pillai's College of Architecture
Panvel, MH
2007.08 - 2012.05

FOUNDATION COURSE) Leaned Various forms of Art -

Thane School of Art
Thane, MH
2006.07 - 2007.05

H.S.C -

Dyanmandir Junior College
Dombivali, MH
2004.06 - 2006.05

S.S.C -

Swami Vivekanad
Mumbai
2004.03 - 2004.03

Skills

ECO-TECT ANALYSIS

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

PERSONAL SKILLS

COMMUNICATION

TEAMWORK

MANAGEMENT

CREATIVITY

ANALYSIS

RESEARCH

AUTO-CAD

Languages

English

Upper intermediate

Hindi

Upper intermediate

Marathi

Advanced

Certification

Compressed stabilized earth block training at Earth institute, Auroville

Interests

Building a Sustainable Future through Scientifical Research in Material, Building physics, Climatic responsive Architecture through various creative Projects

Timeline

Assistant Professor (visiting)

MET College of Architecture
2024.08 - Current

Visiting Lecturer

D.Y. Patil College of Architecture
2023.06 - 2024.03

Founder/Sustainability Consultant

Local to Global
2022.07 - Current

Visiting Faculty Member

Vivekanand Educations Society college of Architecture
2020.03 - 2023.03

Junior Research Fellow

Science Technology Park Pune
2019.09 - 2022.04

Bamboo as a Material (CBTC, Assam)

2018-05

Bamboo Training - Bamboo Construction And It's Technology

Cane And Bamboo Technology Center
2018.04 - 2022.06

Assistant Professor

B.R.Harne College of Architecture
2017.12 - 2020.03

Conservation Building Codes awareness-cum-training -

Rachana Sansd's Institute of Environmental Archite
2017.04 - 2017.04

Project Architect

Ideinlab Architects
2016.07 - 2017.10

Senior Architect

Facade Concept Design Pvt.ltd
2016.01 - 2016.06

Production of Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks training-cum-workshop by -

Auroville Earth Institute
2015.08 - 2015.08

Compressed stabilized earth block training at Earth institute, Auroville

2015-08

Masters in Environmental Architecture - Environmental Architecture

Rachana Sansad's Institute of Environmental Architecture
2015.05 - 2017.05

Junior Architect

Cube Architects
2014.02 - 2015.09

Junior Architect

Vikas Dilawari Conservation Architects
2013.02 - 2013.12

[Environmental Architect] License - CA/2013/58914

2013-01

Junior Architect

Solanki and Associates
2012.05 - 2012.11

Architectural Intern

Omar Nisar Architects
2011.12 - 2012.04

B.ARCH -

Pillai's College of Architecture
2007.08 - 2012.05

FOUNDATION COURSE) Leaned Various forms of Art -

Thane School of Art
2006.07 - 2007.05

H.S.C -

Dyanmandir Junior College
2004.06 - 2006.05

S.S.C -

Swami Vivekanad
2004.03 - 2004.03

Founder /Principal Architect

Sanvaad Architects
1 2013 - Current
Lalit DavateEnvironmental Architect