Aritro De
Building Science Researcher & Architect
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The Warren Buffet Way, The Little Book That Beats the Market, Fooled by Randomness
About Me
With a background in architecture and a specialization in sustainable building design, I am passionate about creating spaces that enhance thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. I've gained experience in policy analysis, energy optimization, and occupant comfort research through various projects, including initiatives funded by USAID and GIZ India. My work has spanned from developing thermal comfort strategies for affordable housing in India to creating digital tools and course content for energy efficiency in buildings.
Experience
Building Science Research & Policy Analysis
Specialization
Sustainable Architecture & Energy Efficiency
Focus Areas
Building Performance Simulation
Thermal Comfort & Energy Efficiency
Indoor Environment Quality
Optimization for Energy and Comfort
Work Experience
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin
Currently focusing on air quality through indoor/outdoor measurements at the Misztal Sniffer Lab (Dr. Pawel Misztal). Involved in literature studies, health impacts of air quality, customer discovery, and commercialization efforts (NSF I-Corps with Prof. Javad Mohammadi).
- Focusing on air quality via indoor/outdoor measurements (Misztal Sniffer Lab).
- Conducting literature studies on air quality and health impacts.
- Participating in customer discovery & commercialization (NSF I-Corps program).
Pledge4Earth, Remote
Contributed to assessing state-level preparedness for implementing Energy Conservation Codes (ECBC/ENS) with TERI and Pledge4Earth for the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Evaluated regulatory gaps and integration into building byelaws via stakeholder engagement.
- Assessed state preparedness for Energy Conservation Code implementation (for BEE).
- Evaluated regulatory gaps, institutional capacity, and byelaw integration.
- Engaged with government stakeholders for evaluation.
Environmental Design Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Led policy analysis and research on sustainable building practices, focusing on thermal comfort strategies for affordable housing in India. Developed digital tools and course content for energy efficiency in buildings.
- Conducted research on thermal comfort in affordable housing
- Developed policy recommendations for sustainable building practices
- Created digital tools for energy efficiency assessment
Solar Decathlon India
Evaluated and provided feedback on sustainable building projects, focusing on energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and innovative design solutions.
- Reviewed project submissions for technical accuracy and innovation
- Provided expert feedback on sustainable building practices
- Contributed to the development of evaluation criteria
Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Conducted research on urban development and sustainable building practices, focusing on occupant comfort and indoor environmental quality.
- Analyzed data on thermal comfort in urban environments
- Contributed to research publications on sustainable architecture
- Assisted in developing guidelines for energy-efficient buildings
Latest in my research
This research compares the embodied carbon and thermal performance of lightweight construction technologies with conventional construction methods in the context of affordable housing in India. The study evaluates the environmental impact and thermal comfort implications of these construction approaches.
This research explores the application of machine learning techniques to predict operative temperature in buildings. The study demonstrates how advanced computational methods can improve thermal comfort modeling and building performance simulation.
Featured Projects
ORD International School
The concept of sustainability has been present for the last 30 years, yet we've been seeing a steady increase in greenhouse gas emissions to which Buildings are the largest contributors. ORD International school is an IB-affiliated educational building located on a site area of 3.7 acres, with an occupancy of 2400 students.
Structural, Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency
Project Report, presentation and Pitch
Solar Decathlon India
Thermally Comfortable Housing for All
The Thermal Comfort Action Plan puts forth a progressive vision that combines the ideas of 'Housing for all', 'Sustainable Cooling for all' and 'Thermal Comfort for all' into singular focus of 'Thermally Comfortable Housing for All'.
Policy Analyst
Policy research & analysis, action plan development, standards and codes, stakeholder interactions
(for) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH - (from) EDS Global
Tending the Flow
An urban design project exploring the relationship between water systems and urban development in rapidly growing cities. The project proposes strategies for integrating natural water flows with urban infrastructure to create resilient, sustainable communities.
Urban Designer & Researcher
Design proposals, research documentation, community engagement materials
Independent Project
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