Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KATRA: Two final-year students of architecture from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) made a remarkable presentation at the "International Conference on Religious Architecture" organized by the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Patna. The conference was held as part of the BCE-NIT Patna Centenary Year Celebration (1924-2024).Ms. Pradnya Jogdan presented her research paper on "Revisiting Sacred Geometry:
The Dialogue between Parametric and Religious Architecture," exploring how parametric design retains spiritual symbolism, enhances environmental performance, and fosters community engagement. Her research highlighted the powerful synergy between the sacred and computational.Ms. Reha Shiv Bharti presented her research paper on "Biophilia in Sacred Spaces: Harmony between Nature & Spirituality," examining how worship areas can be revitalized via the careful incorporation of nature.
Her research encouraged cultural sensitivity, community involvement, and enhanced health and spirituality.Both students' research papers were presented under the guidance of Ar. Vinod Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture & Landscape Design. As a testament to their outstanding work, they have been given the opportunity to publish their research papers in a peer-reviewed journal.Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of SMVDU, and Ar. Abhiney Gupta, Head of the School of Architecture & Landscape Design, along with other faculty members, congratulated the students on their achievement. This accomplishment showcases the academic excellence and research capabilities of SMVDU's architecture students, and their ability to contribute meaningfully to the field of architecture.
