Architect
Architect, Research Scholar, Educator
India
Smart Cities, Inclusivity, Social and Digital Justice, Urban Design
Thakur School of Architecture & Planning, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ar. Dhiraj N. Salhotra is a distinguished architect, academician, and researcher with over 25 years of experience in professional practice and architectural education. He currently serves as the Principal of the Thakur School of Architecture & Planning (TSAP) in Mumbai.
Salhotra graduated in architecture in 1996 and holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and a Master of Arts in History. His multifaceted background informs his research, which focuses on identifying design pedagogy that effectively manages urbanisation while maintaining a strong social response. He is also a PhD research scholar and a recognised Fellow at P P Savani University.
Key Focus Areas & Contributions
• Sustainability: He is an active member of the IGBC Mumbai Chapter and advocates for net-zero design and energy-efficient building façades.
• Academic Leadership: Under his leadership, TSAP has achieved significant recognition, including membership in the United Nations Academic Impact for promoting the UNSDGs.
• Research: He has published numerous articles in the Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects (JIIA) on topics ranging from real estate opportunities for graduates to the integration of AI in design studios.
• Philosophy: Salhotra advocates for a "hybrid, value-based education" that balances technical material knowledge with ethical and spiritual growth.
Salhotra graduated in architecture in 1996 and holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and a Master of Arts in History. His multifaceted background informs his research, which focuses on identifying design pedagogy that effectively manages urbanisation while maintaining a strong social response. He is also a PhD research scholar and a recognised Fellow at P P Savani University.
Key Focus Areas & Contributions
• Sustainability: He is an active member of the IGBC Mumbai Chapter and advocates for net-zero design and energy-efficient building façades.
• Academic Leadership: Under his leadership, TSAP has achieved significant recognition, including membership in the United Nations Academic Impact for promoting the UNSDGs.
• Research: He has published numerous articles in the Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects (JIIA) on topics ranging from real estate opportunities for graduates to the integration of AI in design studios.
• Philosophy: Salhotra advocates for a "hybrid, value-based education" that balances technical material knowledge with ethical and spiritual growth.