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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Suraksha AcharyaAbout Suraksha Acharya : Midori architects is an award-winning firm, established in the year 2015 under the leadership of Suraksha Acharya, a cognitive member of the sustainable architecture field in India, championing the need to build better and more environment friendly structures. True to its meaning, Midori believes there lies an element of inspiration for all projects, large or small, through the Green approach. They are a young team of new-age designers, planners, thinkers and consultants from Chennai, striving to create everlasting structures through innovative form, modern flow and versatile function. The firm is committed using advanced technology and simulation techniques to produce architecturally pleasing work while pushing the boundaries of performative design, thereby becoming involved with several sustainable design initiatives.
Natural plus modern.
True to its meaning, at ‘MIDORI’ we believe there lies an element of inspiration for all projects, large or small, through the Green approach. We employ the best talent with whom, through open discussions, we foster sustainable ideas and develop smart design using new-age techniques and tools.
Buildings are a living part of our world , they expand our senses of who, where and why giving us occasions of human contact. Architects do have a social responsibility that extends beyond practice i.e. sustainable design. Architecture can significantly impact the built environment and with every project we have the enormous opportunity to eliminate GHG's minimizing building energy consumption. Zero Carbon Architecture through environmental design is THE ONLY future. There is nothing that drives me more than to make see a future that builds smarter, better and greener - connecting communities to the natural.
ORGANIZATION:
Midori Architects
EDUCATION:
2011,Masters in Sustainable Environmental Design, Architectural Association, LONDON/UNITED KINGDOM
2007, Bachelors in Architecture, School of Architecture & Planning SAP, Anna University, CHENNAI/INDIA
EXPERIENCE:
I have been fascinated with buildings ever since I started playing with my brother’s Lego sets as a child. This spark eventually turned into a lifelong passion that would shape my career. My path started out in trying to balance my flair for engineering and passion for the arts. This led me to explore my creative side, I secured a place at the under-graduate Architectural program in the reputed School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai. An area of international research which caught my attention in my final year of undergrad school was the frontier field of sustainability and the much-discussed ‘green revolution’. From there on, there was no turning back, my passion for all things sustainable, drove me to practice at T. R Hamzah & Yeang Sdn, Bhd in Kuala Lumpur. During this time, I was involved with the design phase of several large scale mixed-use, residential & commercial tower projects in Asia that were driven by sustainable concerns. In 2009 I chose to return to academics and pursued my Masters in Sustainable Environmental Design at the Architectural Association, London, UK.
Post-Graduation, my focus shifted to broadening my knowledge in Green building certification and worked as an green analyst with Design Partner Architects Singapore & with Environmental Design Solutions Pvt Ltd India. I am a LEED® Accredited Professional with a specialty in Building Design & Construction, a certified GRIHA Evaluator & Trainer, and one of the few design professionals from Chennai to achieve a Green Mark Manager (GMM) designation from the BCA Academy Singapore.
Starting Midori Architects was a natural step in my journey. As an innovator, I wanted to approach design challenges with a fresh, unique, modern sustainable perspective that crafts spaces for life well lived.
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
2016, Shanty-Scraper- Invisible Perception, Technical Museum of Vienna, Veinna, Austria.
EVENTS:
2018 | Green Buildings Today | MEASI Academy of Architecture
2017 | Sustainability Now | MEASI Academy of Architecture
2015 | Tools for Sustainable Design Analysis | MARG Institute of Design & Architecture Swarnabhoomi (MIDAS)
2015 | Green Building Workshop | IGBC Student Chapter BSAR University
2015 | Solar Control & Daylighting Workshop | SAP, Anna University
AWARDS:
2018 | Skyhive Skyscraper Challenge, 1st place (United States)
2017 | FOAID Berger Architecture Ideas 3.0, Silver Winners (India)
2015 | eVolo Skyscraper Competition, 2nd place (United States)
2015 | LEED® Accredited Professional (BD+C) (United States)
2014 | GRIHA Evaluator & Trainer (India)
2013 | Certified Green Mark Manager (GMM) (Singapore)
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2018 Jan | Skyhive Skyscraper Challenge, 1st place (United States)
2016 Apr | Technical museum Vienna | Shanty scraper
2016 Apr | Skyscrapers Calendar | Judith Dupre
2015 Apr | Evolo skyscraper book Volume 3
2012 Mar | CTBUH Journal | Tall buildings and Urban Habitat
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
2012 Mar | CTBUH Journal | Tall buildings and Urban Habitat
BOOKS:
2016 Apr | Skyscrapers Calendar | Judith Dupre
2015 Apr | Evolo skyscraper book Volume 3
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Proficient in English
COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS::
2018 | Green Buildings Today | MEASI Academy of Architecture
2017 | Sustainability Now | MEASI Academy of Architecture
2015 | Tools for Sustainable Design Analysis | MARG Institute of Design & Architecture Swarnabhoomi (MIDAS)
2015 | Green Building Workshop | IGBC Student Chapter BSAR University
2015 | Solar Control & Daylighting Workshop | SAP, Anna University
SYMPOSIUMS AND ACADEMIC CONFERENCES::
2017, FOAID, Delhi/Mumbai India
2017, 360 Deg Conference, Mumbai India
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
Council of Architecture India
Griha, TERI, New Delhi
HOBBIES:
I am on the editorial board and contributor for their Home Decor section at Culturama Living Magazine. http://culturamaliving.com/category/design/
CLIENTELE:
2016, Shreya Malladi, Malladi Pharmaceuticals, Interior Residential Renovation
2016, Vijailakshmi Acharya, Acharya Dental, Interior Residential Renovation
2018, Ajith Chordia, Olympia Developers, Interior Design
2018, Pawan Dayal, HDFC Bank, Interior Design
WEB SITE:
www.midoriarchitects.com
PORTFOLIO URL:
http://www.midoriarchitects.com/midori-architects-
project-portfolio/
REGISTRATION DATE:
2018-03-06 06:33:50
COUNTRY/REGION:
India
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Startup
Awards received by Suraksha Acharya
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Aero Hive Sustainable Office Tower Silver A' Design Award Winner for Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category in 2017 Suraksha Acharya - Midori Architects for Midori Architects |
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