Manit Rastogi
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Manit Rastogi is the Founder Partner of Morphogenesis (Company), an architectural company involved in architecture and urban design practices. Manit is a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects and the Royal Society of Arts, UK.[1][2]
Manit has also been a director of Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon (2009–2011).[3]
Education
Manit completed his Bachelor of Architecture (1991) from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. He pursued an additional bachelor's degree and Masters in Environment & Energy Studies from the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London.[4]
Honours
His practice has won over 75 international and national awards, and is the first Indian practice to win a World Architecture Festival (WAF) Award (2009) and the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) Getz Award (2014).[5]
Professional activities
Manit is active in efforts towards reclaiming the Nullahs (streamv alleys) of Delhi and transforming them into a green and sustainable network.[6] He has also presented a proposal for rock-cut architecture for Amarnath caves.[7] He is a Founder member, Association for Development and Research of Sustainable Habitats (ADaRSH), of the Technical Advisory Committee of Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA,[8] India's Green rating system), and of the Resource Persons Group on Environment and Ecology- Lt. Governor's Secretariat, New Delhi,
References
- ^ "Manit Rastogi – Architect with a Green Mission". Roof & Facade Asia.
- ^ Rebbapragada, Pallavi (13 April 2014). "Building Blocks of Past and Present". newindianexpress.com. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ "Talking about Delhi Nullahs with Manit Rastogi at Morphogenesis". Smart Cities Advisors.
- ^ Singh, Harmeet Shah (9 April 2010). "Sewage streams into scenic parks? One man's goal". cnn.com. CNN. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ "2014 SIA-GETZ Architecture Prize Laureates". Singapore Institute of Architects.
- ^ Pisharoty, Sangeeta Barooh (14 September 2014). "Canals Can". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ^ Rediff, Business (21 January 2006). "They design architectural wonders". rediff.com. Rediff.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
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External links
- Official website
- Times of India: City Building Bags Global Green Awards
- Interior Design Magazine: 10 Questions with Manit Rastogi
- Indesign Live: SONALI & MANIT RASTOGI: NEW INDIA ARCHITECTURE
- Asia Green Buildings: India Ancient Cooling Systems an Option to Environmental Sustainability
- LinkedIn Profile: Manit Rastogi
- Manit Rastogi, founding partner at Morphogenesis, shares his vision of a smart city with What's Up, Germany?