Architectural Research
Kartik Vora | Professor | DIT UniversityWhat is Architectural Research?
There are many nuances of a Career in Architectural Research. One should first understand What a Career in Architectural Research entails before investing time and effort to figure out How to start a Career in Architectural Research. It is best to learn about Architectural Research from a real professional, this is akin to getting it from the horse's mouth.
Professor Kartik Vora has 33 years of professional experience in Architectural Research. Professor Kartik Vora outlines Architectural Research as:
Architectural Research includes Architectural processes, Architectural products, Architectural performance. The first stage, process, refers to research into processes involved in the design and construction of buildings, and thus might include for example issues of representation, theories of design, modelling of the environment, and so on.
How Professor Kartik Vora got into Architectural Research?
After completing my graduation from CEPT, Ahmedabad, I started doing research on various projects. I was the Chief Researcher for festival of India Exhibition in Russia, Japan & Germany. I also worked with SOM Foundation in Chicago. Since 1984, I have been working as a consultant for various projects.
Professor Kartik Vora's Talk on Architectural Research |
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Starts with what is: | |
1) | Architectural Research |
Next, it covers Education. This Talk is unique because it talks about Education in terms of things which can be learnt from books, to excel at a Career in Architectural Research and not as a list of Qualifications, which one needs to get into Architectural Research. It defines Education in terms of following items for Architectural Research: | |
2) | Research Specialization |
3) | Research Methodology |
4) | Thinking Techniques |
5) | Latest Research |
6) | Softwares |
Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Sills and success in Architectural Research go hand in hand. One needs to get a hold of essential skills. Here is a list of Skills required for Architectural Research: | |
7) | Writing & Reading |
8) | Interpersonal Skills |
9) | Logical Thinking |
10) | Analytical Skills |
11) | Photography & Videography |
12) | Observation |
13) | Team Work |
It is important to get an understanding of the Positives of Architectural Research. This Talk defines Positives in terms of following items for Architectural Research: | |
14) | Monetary Benefits |
15) | Networking |
16) | Contributing to the Body of Knowledge |
17) | Continuous Learning |
Challenges are the other side of Positives and Architectural Research is no exception: | |
18) | Knowledge Update |
19) | Getting Right Opportunities |
In the final section of the Talk, Kartik Vora talks about How a day goes in a Career in: | |
20) | Architectural Research |
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