Prof. Charanjit S Shah

Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture & Planning, New Delhi (1970). Fellowship with Indian Institute of Architects Mumbai (1980); Fellowship with Institution of Valuers (1987). Prof. Charanjit S Shah established Creative Group in 1973 with a sincere approach towards Green Architecture in India. He has spearheaded some landmark sustainable projects in India including the most recently inaugurated Swami Vivekanada Airport at Raipur, India and Kamraj Airport Terminal at Chennai, India. Led by Prof. Shah, Creative Group has also designed the Multimodal hubs for MEGA Gujarat, Chennai Airport Metro, Goa and Vodadara Airports,housing for TERI, Net-zero IIT Jodhpur Campus Master Plan etc. that are Sustainable designs as well. His passion for architectural education made him an honorary recipient of Professor Design Chair from the Jamia Milia Islamia University in New Delhi. He has authored several books for students with emphasis on broad explanation of building services & management, structure, professional practice, etc. The "Architects' Handbook - A Ready Reckoner" authored by Prof. Shah is a de-facto standard text used across colleges. Prof. Shah has been the Chairman of the Indian Institute of Architects, Chairman - SAARCH, Founder Secretary General, Guild of Practicing Architects, Secretary General & Chief advisor, Archi Design Perspective, New Delhi, Professional advisor, J.K.Architects of the year awards, Professional advisor, Montgonery International, U.K., Consulting editor - American Biographic co.,New York, Member of World Peace Mission of India (2001- till date).