Research and Publication Cell

This book is a compilation of RSP work done by 3rd year B.Arch students in academic year 2017-18. This study explored and documented the 'Katras' of Amritsar's old core city, focusing on traditional neighborhoods characterized by narrow, winding streets and densely packed housing. The aim was to understand how these structures contribute to the community's everyday life and cultural heritage.

This book is a compilation of RSP work done by 3rd year B.Arch students in academic year 2018-19. This study focused on the occupational habitats of Lucknow, known for its heritage of handicrafts and artisanal industries. It examined how integrated neighborhoods of live-and-work crafts-based processes influence the residential and occupational spaces in the city, highlighting the interplay between living environments and traditional craftsmanship.

This book is a compilation of work done in 4th year B.Arch in academic year 2018-19,- Year long academic studio, where the focus is to understand the characteristics of development in the urbanising peripheries of Pune region. The book captures the study of Bhugoan which is a typical urban village on the western urbanizing periphery of Pune. With Ramnadi & Hills dominating the ecological landscape, the culturally rich gaothan is subjected to forces of urbanization. Attempt is to understand the urbanization through a framework of aspects, Design approaches, guidelines and the resultant emerging typologies of habitat & non housing urban inserts.

This book is a compilation of RSP work done by 3rd year B.Arch students in academic year 2019-20. This study analyzed the residential fabric and everyday life adjacent to the historic ghats of Banaras. It highlighted how the proximity to the ghats influences residential patterns, social interactions, and the cultural life of the inhabitants, demonstrating the significant impact of these historic sites on the community's daily life.

This book is a compilation of work done in 4th year B.Arch in academic year 2019-20,- Year long academic studio, where the focus is to understand the characteristics of development in the urbanising peripheries of Pune region. The book captures the study of Dehu which is culturally rich area defined by 'Ashadhi Wari' along with adjacent areas of Nighoje, Chikhli & Talawade, located on northern peripheries of Pune & Pimpri Chinchwad through a framework of aspects, Design approaches, guidelines and the resultant emerging typologies of habitat & non housing urban insert.

Exit Book is an anthology of academic work produced by the students from the graduating class of PVP College of Architecture every year. Exit Book is an attempt to showcase each student’s metamorphosis through their academic journey from admission to graduation: a glimpse into the students’ experiments with their work, their changing approaches, and their evolution as emerging architects. The work is created through study and practice, developed by students, and followed diligently. This book will help chart the students’ progress to their final architectural design, a journey of analytical tools, synthetic inputs, and personal growth.

This book is a compilation of RSP work done by First Year students in academic year 2022-2023. This study focused on understanding the settlement built by a lay man corresponding to various physical characteristics such as slope, nature of strata, run-off, vegetative cover, and microclimate.

This book is a compilation of RSP work done by 3rd year B.Arch students in academic year 2022-23. This study focused on the core area of Bhopal and examined elements of typical Islamic town planning. It detailed the street layout, city gates, and the spatial distribution of mosques, bazaars, and residential quarters, which are characteristically similar to traditional Islamic cities in different parts of the world. This study highlighted how these elements contribute to the heritage, culture, and lifestyle that define Bhopal's character.

This book is a compilation of work done in 4th year B.Arch in academic year 2022-23,- Year long academic studio, where the focus is to understand the characteristics of development in the urbanising peripheries of Pune region. The book attempts to understand the character of Kharadi, which is an area on the eastern periphery of Pune. Kharadi is subjected by urban forces of large IT Parks & Special economic zones and is the resultant urbanization of the same. Attempt is to understand the urbanization through a framework of aspects, Design approaches, guidelines and the resultant emerging typologies of habitat & non housing urban inserts.