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Papers by Dr. Karteek Guturu

Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector, Apr 29, 2024

Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector, 2024

Architectural education has always been critical since it has a direct implication on architectur... more Architectural education has always been critical since it has a direct implication on architectural practise. The ever changing demands of practise have significant criticism on the way architecture curriculum is handled across institutions. In recent years, the relevance of conducting Urban Design studios at the architecture undergraduate level has drawn wide attention. This paper discusses the importance of the Urban Design studios in the context of architectural education in India and how it builds up resource for architectural education. The author stresses the importance of Urban design studios in architectural education and also has documented various methods of conducting the urban design studio with respect to the overarching issue concerning each studio project. For this, six urban Design studios conducted at the UnderGraduate level were considered for further evaluation. The paper also brings in various aspects of the studio, its limitations, relevance, learnings and challenges that can be drawn to conduct similar studios to improve overall architectural education in the Indian context.

Due to rapid urbanisation, regulating and sustaining urban growth is a point of major concern in ... more Due to rapid urbanisation, regulating and sustaining urban growth is a point of major concern in cities today. Often cities have dispersed and unorganized growth patterns with very less control on the urban form. FSI is one of the determinants of urban form which regulates the intensity of built form in cities. This article explores the impact of FSI on cities and how the compactness of a city is affected by change in FSI and vice-versa. A compartitive analysis of FSI in two Indian cities-Mumbai and Ahmedabad are conducted to find the relationship between FSI, compactness and urban form. The study concludes that the land cost, transportation and urban spatial pattern in influenced by FSI and density factors in these cities. It was found that Mumbai with high population densities could not manage to have a controlled growth as compared to Ahmedabad where diffrential FSI patterns and high densities in the core areas helped the city to maintain a compact urban form. The study brings mo...

European Journal of Sustainable Development, 2015

Journal of Architecture and Civil Engineering - Quest Journals, 2022

In Cities have been contesting liveability for generations. Modern theorists have advocated highe... more In Cities have been contesting liveability for generations. Modern theorists have advocated higher densities and mixed land use as the key parameters for cities sustenance. In this context, a brief study was conducted to understand the residential developments in Trondheim city, Norway. Two residential neighborhoods in Trondheim city were selected to make a comparative analysis to investigate the parameters linked to liveability. Mollenberg (Older development) is one of the neighborhoods that has high density population and Rosenborg (Newer development) the other has medium density. 30 respondents from each case area were considered to respond to a questionnaire focused on accessibility to public transport, safety, Universal accessibility and neighborhood experience. The scores were mapped on a Likert scale from 1 to 5. The average scores were then normalized and compared. It was found that the Rosenborg neighborhood with medium density was more liveable than the old neighborhood with high density. Hence, higher density theory cannot be universally applied and therewith not generally dealt with through generic valid measures

Galore International Journal of Applied Sciences and Humanities

Indian traditions have a significant share in the cultural diversity of India which are now becom... more Indian traditions have a significant share in the cultural diversity of India which are now becoming extinct. In the name of progress, we are ignoring and making us unaware of its importance. In the mistaken belief that we are transposing a “HIGHER CULTURE”, we are succeeding to destroy the indigenous culture of tribes. “Each country has its own heritage; this heritage should not be seen in the form only of monuments, but as a living thing – a thread of continuity maintained by living lives in a manner which come naturally to people. It is for designers to exercise their ingenuity in enriching, without changing violently, the pattern of life.” In this context, a study of a particular tribal settlement and shelter, in regard to multiple forces which ultimately decide the form of both, is not only valuable and fruitful but also urgent. Revitalization of the slowly degenerating tribal community is an important aspect in this present-day context. The study was undertaken in 2003 in a tr...

AbstractResearches and designs of the information age are channelizing towards User-Experience de... more AbstractResearches and designs of the information age are channelizing towards User-Experience design (UXD or UED), which has been developed in such a way as to give the impression that the design is unique to the user. Though it has successfully achieved its intent in certain design circles, questions arise in the field of architecture, concerning the relationship between the architect and the end-user recipient.

International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 2020

With rapid development of cities, there are concerns over sustainability and liveability of citie... more With rapid development of cities, there are concerns over sustainability and liveability of cities. People perceive different parts of the city in different ways, since cities are not uniform and parts of it have varying character, densities and growth patterns, which attain varied levels of livability. Various organisations have devised Livability ranking and indices to assess the Liveability of cities. There are several indicators, which can influence the liveability of cities in different geographical regions of the world. This research particularly investigates the parameters in the Indian context and attempts to develop a rationale methodology at the neighborhood scale, since there is no approach at the neighborhood level in the Indian context, which can help to assess the liveability. There is a lack of empirical method to assess the parts of the city, to understand the governing factors influencing the livability. The intent of the paper is to develop framework and methodology to understand residential areas of the city with respect to the quantitative parameters like density, Floor space Index, ground coverage, per capita built up space, open space, land use and people's perception as a qualitative parameter to assess level of liveability. The bottom up approach to assess the liveability of smaller portions of the city can help to formulate Micro indexing of Indian cities for Liveability.

proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil engineering, SINGAPORE, 2013

The recent technologies have changed the way we used to build our cities. It has changed our dail... more The recent technologies have changed the way we used to build our cities. It has changed our daily habits, social pattern, our work centers, work tools, connectivity and in general the quality of urban life. Technology has changed the way we think about personal spaces, work spaces, recreation, activities and our aspirations gradually. Just like the "Industrial revolution" brought out a radical departure to existing systems of work and economy and triggered concepts like the "Radiant city" and the "Garden City" to evolve different ideas of social and economic patterns that influenced generations, the newer technologies are also creating a new digital revolution in transforming the urban form and future of cities. Cities are constantly transforming and interacting in different ways. Still the built matrix of form and spaces both physical and historical bind us constantly. The technology enables us to be more independent and connected, at the same time all our preconceived notions of personal and work spaces change. Both physical and electronic structure of cities is undergoing transformation through the progress of time and new redefined spaces. The paper would discuss about the evolution of typologies under the influence of technological advancements from industrial revolution to the present day and how technology at different levels contributed to create the unimaginable future at the same time what negative consequences it bought to the society.

AEGEAUM, 2020

This paper examines the case of the Musi riverfront in the city of Hyderabad, India which is a ci... more This paper examines the case of the Musi riverfront in the city of Hyderabad, India which is a city with multi-layered historical developments. The study was part of the studio project where the interface between the city and the river and its overall transformation over the years is analysed. The riverfront forms the edges of the old and new parts of the city on either side of the river and exhibit different characters as well as different phases of development. The paper analyses the issues in the three major riverfronts of India namely Sabarmati, Varanasi and Yamuna makes a comparative analysis of their revitalization plans that can essentially revive the riverfront for recreational, economic and ecological benefits. The research culminates into a comprehensive framework developed based on the contextual and diverse issues both at the city level and the site context for Musi riverfront.

—FSI (Floor space index-the ratio of the built-up space on a plot to the area of the plot) is a r... more —FSI (Floor space index-the ratio of the built-up space on a plot to the area of the plot) is a regulation followed in the development control norms of many cities. Cities are known for their complexity and dynamic growth patterns. Often cities have differential growth patterns, density patterns and differential levels of infrastructure. In many Indian cities, the FSI distribution is independent of land availability and densities. In recent news, it was revealed that 33% of Indians occupy living space that is less than that of the prisoners of United States. This was found from the recent National Sample Survey. FSI values of Indian cities are low compared to other cities in the world, which keeps the per capita built space low. The paper analyses and compares the various factors considered by some of the Indian cities in their building regulations with respect to the FSI for residential and related categories. A study of Vijayawada city is undertaken to analyze the impact of plot regulations and to find out various parameters affecting the same. Further the study can carry forward to examine selected planned and unplanned areas with respect to FSI, density and infrastructure.

This article is about the experience of some of the streets and public spaces in Rome, Italy. Str... more This article is about the experience of some of the streets and public spaces in Rome, Italy. Streets, public spaces and squares bear the symbolic value of the city.
This article tries to explain and bring out the variety of components that made the place 'Rome' the most experiential.

A river is an essential element in everyday life- as a resource, as a means of transport, as a co... more A river is an essential element in everyday life- as a resource, as a means of transport, as a corridor of endless movement and as a hub for recreation. It also captures several imaginations along its front, providing various diverse opportunities. Significant riverfronts in the past have contributed to the evolution of early civilizations and human settlements. According to Postel and Richter (2003), water in the city is needed for various key reasons – practical, aesthetic and spiritual. Unfortunately though, in the current scenario, most significant riverfronts have been abused and plagued by environmental issues, disturbed
habitats and unstable landfills leading to contamination of soil and water. One of the primary reasons for this scenario is the continued and rapid pace of urban growth that adds to the demand for existing resources. Despite this prevalent
condition, over the last two decades, there have been renewed and rigorous efforts to bring back the life along waterfronts both in India and the world over.

In the present era of rapid urbanization, the prime concern is how to regulate development in our... more In the present era of rapid urbanization, the prime concern is how to regulate development in our
cities considering the present growth dynamics. FSI, (Floor space index-the ratio of built-up space
on a plot to the area of the plot) is one such regulation predominant in the development control
norms, which primarily dictates the overall urban form. In this article, the author investigates the
current FSI norms in codes, guidelines and development controls across cities that are classified as
large cities. Author takes the secondary data of six cities to find out how FSI is varying in cities with
respect to the available land and densities through an empirical analysis. Sample study area building
byelaws are taken to make a comparative study on FSI. The result shows FSI in study area are not
based on densities or available land but road widths and setbacks and in other cities it varies based
on nature of the building activity. Finally, it is found that the FSI is independent of the land
availability and density in India and there is no standard model for assigning FSI. To increase or
decrease the FSI in a city, shall depend upon some key parameters and an investigation of those
parameters shall indicate the FSI control in the cities.

Drafts by Dr. Karteek Guturu

The aim of this article is to critically evaluate the proposals invited by the Government of Andh... more The aim of this article is to critically evaluate the proposals invited by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the design of the Capital Complex at AMARAVATI, the capital of the newly formed state of Andhra Pradesh.

Conference Presentations by Dr. Karteek Guturu

International Workshop on Syllabus Formulation for Urban Design Program, 2022

History has evidenced that we were much more advanced in terms of planning our cities while mitig... more History has evidenced that we were much more advanced in terms of planning our cities while mitigation with the unforeseen. Every stage of emerging civilizations has garnered an era to be followed by generations. From Greek cities like Miletus to walled city of Shahjahanabad, the treasure of ancient knowledge with reference to planning has been immense. It is imperative to understand our ecological footprint to conserve our future and be resilient in the future. The paper discusses on how our indigenous cities of the past and present have been resilient to environmental change and efficient in resource management. The larger debate in this context is discussed to pave a path for creating sustainable cities. The paper has discussed both traditional knowledge system in planning and conserving our cities and theoretical arguments on sustainable cities.

Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector, Apr 29, 2024

Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector, 2024

European Journal of Sustainable Development, 2015

Journal of Architecture and Civil Engineering - Quest Journals, 2022

Galore International Journal of Applied Sciences and Humanities

International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 2020

proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil engineering, SINGAPORE, 2013

AEGEAUM, 2020

International Workshop on Syllabus Formulation for Urban Design Program, 2022

IMRF, 2020

Architectural education is an essential component of nation building. It is not easy to define qu... more Architectural education is an essential component of nation building. It is not easy to define quality education in architecture as the profession itself needs multi-disciplinary learning. It needs thorough knowledge of various aspects in the profession especially practical learning than theoretical learning. The student should not only study existing modes of construction and use of materials prevalent in the industry but also should be capable of using his knowledge in such a manner so as to make his own innovations and bring into use new materials from the market.
Architectural education in the current pandemic also is facing issues with the mode of dissemination. In this situation, students are devoid of practical learning under the experienced professionals. Hence, Alternate learning strategies have to be adopted and updating to newest technology is the need of the hour to enhance our learning environments.

International conference Urban Green and Blue, 2014

GIAN, 2020

Architecture has throughout its history transgressed several phases related to new realities, pri... more Architecture has throughout its history transgressed several phases related to new realities, primarily those of innovations in technology. At each stage architecture has been re-conceptualized, and changed. We are now at the dawn of a new era where architecture again will have to change in order to contribute towards a global future. To do so it cannot rely on technology alone, partly because technology is resource dependent, and resources are unevenly distributed, partly because sustainability is invariably dependent on social and political acceptance. Given the role of the built environment and urbanization the future is critically hinged on architectural and urban reconceptualization and innovation. Hence a sustainable society will depend on perceptions and attitudes as much as it will on knowledge. Also the focus on participation has increased in recent years. There are several reasons for that, but it has also happened due to new and much faster communication tools. These are easily accessible and have given more people involvement opportunities and communication channels. In urban development we got new Planning and Building Acts, where participation is the focus. Most of these legal obligation activities are based on oral and written dialog, but also other, new ways are existing. This is an exciting field, under constant development and improvement and we will try to show some examples through this platform.

GIAN, 2017

nternational Conference on Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development 2020, 2020

With the new pandemic havoc created around the world, people have a new social norm to be followe... more With the new pandemic havoc created around the world, people have a new social norm to be followed. Those were the good old days when we could appreciate our public spaces and life between buildings. And now our public realm is infected and causing concerns to our society and well-being. The National Disaster Management has called the pandemic a disaster, one has to relook at the relief measures to be provided to the people. Cities are facing tremendous challenge in terms of coping up with the situation, which demands much more awareness to public hygiene and social norms for urban activities. Dense urban districts, became a choice of life for many citizens. Our old cities like Shahjahanbad, Old Hyderabad, Walled city of Jaipur were vibrant and convivial. Its time now to rethink our urban densities and spatial dimensions. The paper would examine how the pandemic has affected our public realm and public buildings. The methodology adopted here is to examine Floor Space Index (FSI) or Floor Area Ratio (FAR) as a development control tool and analyze how this tool could be used to reduce the affect of the pandemic and make our cities convivial and sustainable to this virus and others in future. The pandemic has not only creating pressure on our daily lives but has shown that something like corona virus can affect the external and internal space usage as well. Some of the theories once advocated in the field of Urban Planning and Design can no more are considered vital. With the increasing emphasis on social distancing norms worldwide, the question is whether we would advocate higher FSI or FAR in cities to allow higher built up areas for schools, colleges, offices and public buildings which were once cramped with occupants more than what was desired or permitted particularly in the Indian context.

This book is the second part of the earlier released version of "Design with Metaphors" part-1. L... more This book is the second part of the earlier released version of "Design with Metaphors" part-1. Like the earlier, this also covers the modulation of space in architectural design through the use of tangible and intangible metaphors.

Kindle Direct Publishing , 2021

The intriguing relation between architecture and metaphors is considered to be one of the channel... more The intriguing relation between architecture and metaphors is considered to be one of the channels to make architectural design more creative. Creative designers intend to use metaphors as a powerful channel of expression rather than trying to suffice the requirements of a given design problem. During this process, one can unlearn the experience of generic design process and explore something out of the box and creative. This makes the design outcome reach beyond the generic modulations of space and structure. While teaching Theory of Design, I realised that the theoretical learning should be explored beyond the books. And this exercise was to unleash the possibilities that architectural design can demonstrate through the use of tangible and intangible metaphors. These selected design illustrations using tangible and intangible metaphors are excerpts from the Theory of Design work by 3rd year Architecture students (2014-19 batch) at School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada, India is an attempt to show that spatial design can be more creative with the use of metaphors.

The following book compilation is based on a movie/series or a game that released before the year... more The following book compilation is based on a movie/series or a game that released before the year 2014. The movies are not limited to one film industry but spans across Hollywood, Bollywood and Tamil Cinema. The objective here is to describe the layers of city character, people and visuals into which the stories are interwoven. While some depictions are fictional either based on comics and/or mythologies, some creates a whole new world where there are different continents. These are the futuristic visions (of the artists) of present-day cities and cities set in historic periods and some totally imagined futures. Some even take us to other planets set in future where the lifestyle is in complete contrast to that of humans on earth where people deal with consequences of human interventions. The Directors, Producers, Art Directors, Visual Effects team and all other who have contributed to the creation of these movies have been given the due credit at relevant portions of the compilation.

UN75, 2020 and beyond, 2020

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” As per the Unite... more “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

As per the United Nations, more than 91 per cent of students worldwide are facing problems due to temporary closure of schools in this pandemic in majority of countries. By April 2020, close to 1.6 billion children and youth were out of school. And nearly 369 million children who rely on school meals now have to look for other sources for daily nutrition.

The physical condition of so many schools have deteriorated so much that even basic learning in that environment is at stake. These have become prohibitive environments that challenge a student’s ability to transform. Hence quality education is in need of a quality environment which is both physical environment as well as the knowledge environment.

"When learning and teaching continually improves, everything improves."

Architectural education is an essential component of nation building. It is not easy to define quality education in architecture as the profession itself needs multi-disciplinary learning. It needs thorough knowledge of various aspects in the profession especially practical learning than theoretical learning. The student should not only study existing modes of construction and use of materials prevalent in the industry but also should be capable of using his knowledge in such a manner so as to make his own innovations and bring into use new materials from the market.
Architectural education in the current pandemic also is facing issues with the mode of dissemination. In this situation, students are devoid of practical learning under the experienced professionals. Hence, Alternate learning strategies have to be adopted and updating to newest technology is the need of the hour to enhance our learning environments.

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.”

Thank you.