Faculty Profile

• Name : Sr. Prof. Dr. Tejwant Brar
• Profile : Senior Professor
• Education : B. Arch., M. Tech (Urban Planning), MSc (REV) and PhD
• Email : tejwantbrar@sushantuniversity.edu.in
• Web of Science Researcher ID : AAF-2015-2021
• ORC ID : https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2801-5223

 

SHORT BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Tejwant Brar is Senior Professor in School of Art & Architecture, Sushant University. He is an architect, Urban Planner, Real Estate Valuer, GRIHA Certified Professional and Environment Manager with expertise in Urban Water resource management, GIS, remote sensing, Urban Design & Planning and Arch & Planning pedagogy. He did his B.Arch from GZSCET, Bhathinda, M.Tech (Urban Planning) and PhD from IIT Roorkee.
He is founding partner of MAP Solutions firm dealing in Architecture, Urban Planning, Valuation, GIS and Environmental Management Consultancy. He has more than 70 publications in International, National journals, Chapters in Books & Proceedings of Conferences.

Research Interests

Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Remote Sensing, GIS, Arch & Planning Pedagogy, Design Thinking, Green Buildings, Sustainable Development.

Publications

Books

1. Emerging Trends in Building Technology’, Elivia Press, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, October 2021, ISBN-10: 1636483895 and ISBN-13: 978-1636483894 

 

Articles in Journals and Chapters

1. Kamal, M. A. and Brar, T. S., ‘Analysis Of Seismic Retrofitting in Heritage Buildings: Techniques and Conservation Interventions’, Architecture Engineering and Science, Volume 2, Issue 3, 2021, pp 73 – 83. Frontier Science Publications Pte. Ltd, Singapore. ISSN: 2737 – 4955, eISSN: 2737 – 4947, doi: 10.32629/aes.v.2i3.460
2. Setya, A, Brar, T. S., and Srivastava, A. K., ‘Catenary Based Thin Shell: Low Embodied Energy for affordable housing’, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 6, Issue 3, Dec 2021, 2269 – 2281, Kalahari Jounals, Patna, Bihar. ISSN/eISSN 0974-5824
3. Setya, A, Brar, T. S., Srivastava, A. K. and Negi, N, ‘Catenary Based Ferro cement Shell: Classification Of Structural System’, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 6, Issue 3, Dec 2021, 2282 – 2288, Kalahari Jounals, Patna, Bihar. ISSN/eISSN 0974-5824
4. Avitesh and Brar, T. S., ‘Bio Solar Terrace: A Review on Benefits of Photovoltaic Green Roof’, International Journal of Contemporary Architecture "The New ARCH" Vol. 7, No. 4 (2020) 81-107 , Get it Published, ‘http://the-new-arch.net/index.php/journal/index’. ISSN 2198-7688. 
5. Bhalerao, S., Nandal, N. and Brar, T.S., ‘Urban Synthesis: A Case Of Data Driven Practices In Urban Design’, Ilkogretim Online - Elementary Education Online, 2020; Vol 19 (Issue 3): pp. 3142-3149, http://ilkogretim-online.org. ISSN: 1305-3515. doi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2020.03.735478.
6. Raghani, S., Kamal, M. A. and Brar, T. S., ‘Impact of Contemplative Spaces and Sacred Geometry on Spiritual Development’, American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2021, Vol. 9, No. 2, 59-63, Science and Education Publishing, Cheswold, Newark, USA. ISSN Print: 2328-398X, ISSN Online: 2328-3998. DOI:10.12691/ajcea-9-2-3
7. Varma, R., Nandal, N. and Brar, T.S., ‘Transit Oriented Development and Gentrification: An Impact Review’, International Journal of Contemporary Architecture "The New ARCH" Vol. 7, No. 4 (2020) 72-85 , Get it Published, ‘http://the-new-arch.net/index.php/journal/index’. ISSN 2198-7688.
8. Budhwar, H., Nandal, N. and Brar, T.S., ‘A Study on Bridging the Gap between Academia and Architecture Practice in India’, International Journal of Contemporary Architecture "The New ARCH" Vol. 7, No. 4 (2021) 128-138 , Get it Published, ‘http://the-new-arch.net/index.php/journal/index’. ISSN 2198-7688.
9. Setya, A, Brar, T. S., Negi, N. and Agarwal, V., ‘Catenary base Thin Shell: Bio-Inspired Form and Structure’, International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology (IJARET), Volume 12, Issue 3, March 2021, pp.766-785 Article ID: IJARET_12_03_071, IAEME Publication, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN Print: 0976-6480 and ISSN Online: 0976-6499 DOI: 10.34218/IJARET.12.3.2021.071.
10. Setya, A, Brar, T. S., and Srivastava, A. K., ‘Catenary Based Ferro cement Shell: Evolution Of Structural System’, International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology (IJARET), Volume 12, Issue 3, March 2021, pp.520-563 Article ID: IJARET_12_03_049, IAEME Publication, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN Print: 0976-6480 and ISSN Online: 0976-6499 DOI: 10.34218/IJARET.12.3.2021.049.
11. Gupta, N., Kamal, M. A. and Brar, T. S., ‘Exploration Of Pre-Fabricated Building System in Housing Construction’, Journal Of Materials and Structures, (2021) 8: 19 – 31.  University Amar Telidji – Laghouat, Route de Ghardaia, 37G, Mkam, Laghouat 03000 Algeria. ISSN Print: 2353-0057, ISSN Online: 2600-6936, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4567209
12. Piplani, N. and Brar, T. S,, ‘Ma??ala in Architecture: Symbolism and Significance for Contemporary Design Education in India’. IAFOR Journal of Education: Studies in Education, Volume 8 – Issue 4 – 2020, Pages 171 – 191, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Nagoya, Japan. ISSN: 2187-0594. https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.8.4.10. 
13. Kamal, M. A., Setya, A and Brar, T. S., ‘Exploration of Catenary Based Ferrocement Shell Structures: Form Design and Architectural Interventions’, Architecture Research, 2020, 10(4): 93-101 Scientific & Academic Publishing Co, Rosemead, CA, USA. ISSN Print: 2168-507x ISSN online: 2168-5088, DOI: 10.5923/j.arch.20201004.01
14. Verma, T and Brar, T. S., ‘Daylight Perforation Into The Interior Spaces Of The Vernacular Haveli Of Bikaner’, International Journal of Technical Research and Science (IJTRS) pp 5 – 12, ISSN: 2454-2024(Online), Special Issue, August 2020 , Institute Of Technical and Scientific Research (ITSR), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. https://doi.org/10.30780/specialissue-ICACCG2020/008
15. Piplani, N. and Brar, T.S, ‘Traditional building knowledge: contemporary relevance for architecture education in India’, International Journal of Design Education, Volume – 14, Issue 2, Pg. No. 89-102, Year 2020. ISSN (Print): 2325-128X, ISSN (Online): 2325-1298, doi.org/10.18848/2325-128X/CGP/v14i02/89-102
16. Verma, T and Brar, T. S., ‘Vernacular Havelis of Bikaner: Indigenous approach for Thermal Comfort’, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE),ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-9 Issue-4S, March 2020 , Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Publication (BEIESP), Madhya Pradesh, India. DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.D1024.0394S20,  pp 172 – 178.
17. Piplani, N. and Brar, T.S, ‘Architecture Education in India: a search for its roots’, International Journal Of Innovative Knowledge Concept, Vol 7 No 6 (2019) June, Sonhira Publication, Pune, Maharashtra, India pp 149 – 157, ISSN: 2454-2415.
18. Verma, T., Brar, T.S., and Kamal, M.A., ‘Passive Techniques for Achieving Thermal Comfort in Vernacular Dwelling Of Bikaner’, International Journal Of Emerging Technologies 8(1): 01-06(2017), pp 1–6, Research Trend, India, ISSN: 094708364 (Print), 2249-3255 (Online).
19. Pande, P., Sachdev, V. and Brar, T.S. (2017), ‘The Languishing Craft of Wagoo Weaving: Design Interventions and the revitalization of Indigenous Craft Tradition’, 3D Printing and Rapid Manufacturing and Sustainability in Design, Edited by Pande, P. and Kaur, K., Bloomsburry Publishing India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi – 110070. Pp 173 – 184, ISBN: 978-93-86349-96-5.
20. Brar, T.S., Kamal, M.A. and Emerson, P.  ‘Recycling of Construction and Demolition Waste Material for Energy Savings in India’, Key Engineering Materials Vol. 632 (2015) pp 107-117, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.632.107. ISSN: 1662-9795
21. Brar, T.S. and Johari, G.K., ‘Entry Level Requirements For B.Plan: Time To Rethink And Change’, Changing Spectrum of Human Settlements and Planning Education, Edited by Johari, G. K., and Luthra, A., Cyber Tech Publications, New Delhi – 110002.  Aug – 2014, pp 331 – 335, ISBN: 9798-93-5053-329-1
22. Brar, T.S. and Sajin.P.R., ‘Inclusive Urban Planning Incorporating Vastu Shastra, Changing Spectrum of Human Settlements and Planning Education, Edited by Johari, G. K., and Luthra. A, Cyber Tech Publications, New Delhi – 110002. Aug – 2014, pp 98 – 101, ISBN: 9798-93-5053-329-1
23. Brar, T.S., Kamal, M.A. and Kaundal, R.K., ‘Climate Responsive Vernacular Architecture Of Jaisalmer, Changing Spectrum of Human Settlements and Planning Education, Edited by Johari, G. K., and Luthra. A, Cyber Tech Publications, New Delhi – 110002.  Aug – 2014, pp 130 – 135, ISBN: 9798-93-5053-329-1
24. Brar, T.S. and Munot. N., ‘Solar And Green Building Guidelines for Hot Arid Climate in India’, Building Research Journal, Institute of Construction and Architecture, Slovak Academy Of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vol 61, Issue 1 (Jun 2014), pp 59 – 65, ISSN: 1335-8863
25. Munot. N., Jain, R.K., Raheja. G. and Brar, T.S., ‘Issues Of Sustainable Redevelopment Of City Core: Study Of Developed and Developing Countries’, Journal Of Institution Of Engineers (India): Series A - Civil, Architectural, Environmental and Agricultural Engineering, Springer Publishers, May 2013, Volume 94, Issue 2, pp 117-122. doi:10.1007/s40030-013-0045-8, ISSN – 2250-2149.
26. Kamal, M. A. and Brar, T.S., ‘Evaporative Cooling Techniques in Buildings: A Step Towards Mitigating Global Warming and Climate Change’, SPANDREL Journal Of School Of Planning and Architecture, New Dimension in Research of Environments for living, Issue 5, Monsoon 2012, pp 105-110, School Of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, India. ISSN: 2231 – 4601.
27. Brar, T.S and Kamal, M. A., ‘Low Energy Residential Building Design For Hot Arid Climate: A Green Approach’, International Journal of Advanced Materials Research, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. Vol. 689 May 2013, doi 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.689.114 ISSN: 1022-6680, pp 114-118.
28. Brar, T.S., ‘Aptitude Of Architecture Entrant In India’, In Proceedings Of  National Conference on Best Practices of Quality Enhancement in Higher Education Institutions, BPQE-2012, S. N. Arts, D. J. M. Commerce & B. N. S. Science College, Sangamner - 422 605, Dist: Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra, India, 24 – 25, August, 2012. ISBN 972-93-81921-27-2
29. Brar, T.S.,  Jain, R.K. and Khare, D., ‘Use Of GIS and Remote sensing to access the impact of Urbanization on Surface runoff in Patiala’, Session On GIS, Remote sensing and Sesmic Design and Construction, in Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Architecture and Civil Engineering, AARCV 2012, M S Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, Bangalore – 560054, Karnataka, India, June, 21 – 23, 2012. PP 840 – 847. ISBN 9789382338017.
30. Brar, T.S. and Cally, P., ‘Aptitude Of Architecture Entrant: Requirements for Change’, Keynote Speaker in Session On Architectural Pedagogy, in Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Architecture and Civil Engineering, AARCV 2012, M S Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, Bangalore – 560054, Karnataka, India,  June, 21 – 23, 2012. PP 840 – 847. ISBN 9789382338017.
31. Brar, T.S., Jain, R.K. and Khare, D., ‘Water Resource Management Plan For An Urban Area – Patiala’, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Volume 04, No 06 SPL, October 2011, pp. 997-1003.           ISSN 0974-5904
32. Biswas, R., Brar, T.S., Jain, R.K. and Khare, D., ‘Water Supply In New Regional Growth Centre : A Case Study’, Journal of Indian Buildings Congress, New Delhi, Vol. 14 No. 1, 2007. Pages 180 – 186. ISSN: 2349-7467
33. Brar, T.S.,  Jain, R.K. and Khare, D., ‘Integrating Solar and green Architecture for a residential building in hot arid climate’, Journal of Indian Buildings Congress, New Delhi, Vol. 13 No. 3, 2006. Pages 43 – 48. ISSN: 2349-7467
34. Brar, T.S.,  Jain, R.K. and Khare, D., ‘Use Of Non-Conventional Technologies For Sustainable Urban Water Resource Management: Case Study Patiala’, Raja IA, (ed.) Environmentally Sustainable Development, ESDev-2005, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan, 2005., Pages 1149 – 1158, ISBN 969 8779 07 8.
35. Brar, T.S.,  Jain, R.K. and Khare, D., ‘Role Of Non-Conventional Technologies For Sustainable Urban Water Resource Management: Case Study Patiala’, Recent Advances in Water Resources Development & Management, Edited by Khare, D., Mishra, S. K., Tripathi, S. K., Chauhan, G. and Sharma, N.,  Allied Publishers, Delhi, 2005. Page 965 – 979. ISBN 81-7764-9299 (VOL. I & II)
36. Brar, T.S.,  Jain, R.K. and Khare, D., ‘Strategies for Water Resource management in Urban Areas: Case Study Patiala’, Journal of Indian Buildings Congress, New Delhi, Vol. 12 No. 1, 2005. Pages 215 – 226. ISSN: 2349-7467
37. Brar, T.S., Jain, R.K. and Khare, D., ‘Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System: Technological and Economic viability for small and medium towns’, Journal of Indian Association of Environmental Management, NEERI, Nagpur, Vol 32 No. 3, 2005.           Page 171 – 180. ISSN 0970-8480

 

Patents

1. Patent Filed and Published for, ‘CATENARY BASED FERROCEMENT THIN SHELL’.

Patent Application Number 201811013753

Research Projects

• Design of Energy and Resource conservation in Residence of Ms Loveleen Kaur Brar (2 Lakh).
• Establishment of Surveying, Climatology, Material Testing, Construction Workshop, and Remote sensing and GIS Lab at SSAA, Ansal University, Gurgaon (15 Lakh).
• City Development Plans for 10 Madhya Pradesh Towns (Bhavra, Dharampuri, Mandav, Jobat, Badnawar, Dahi, Dhamnod, Kukshi, Rajgarh, Sardarpur) under JNNURM of Urban Administration and Development Department of Government of Madhya Pradesh and financed by Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) (30 Lakh)

 

Awards and Achievements (including Scholarship)

1. Invited for 5th ARCASIA on Sustainable and Green Round Table On – Sustainable Approach to design & Construction and Green &Sustainability in Architecture, Organized by Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) and Pakistan Green Building Council (PGBC), On 1st and 2nd October, 2013 at Islamabad, Pakistan.
2. First Prize in Poster Presentation, ‘Brar, T.S., Johari, G. K. and Khare, D., ‘Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System  For Restoring Streams In An Urban Area’, Conference on Decentralised Wastewater Management in Asia, Meeting urban sanitation challenges at scale’, Organised by International Water Association (IWA), Nagpur, India, 20 – 22, November, - 2012.
3. Keynote Speaker in Session On Architectural Padegogy, at AARCV 2012, June, 21 – 23, 2012,  M S Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, Bangalore, India.
4. Chaired a session on urban water management at ESDev – 2005, 26 – 28 June 2005, COMSATS Institute Of Information and Technology, Abbotabad, Pakistan.
5. MHRD Institute Scholarship (Teaching Assistantship) for PhD, from Jan 2004 – Jan 2008 at Indian Institute Of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

 

Affiliations

1. REGISTERED WITH COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE.
2. FELLOW MEMBER OF INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS.
3. ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS INDIA
4. FELLOW MEMBER INSTITUTION OF VALUERS.
5. GRIHA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
6. LIFE MEMBER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF WIND ENGINEERING.
7. LIFE MEMBER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
8. LIFE MEMBER OF INSTITUTE OF URBAN TRANSPORT (INDIA).
9. SENIOR MEMBER, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (IAET), HONGKONG, 100829.
10. MEMBER OF ASHRAE INDIA
11. MEMBER OF FIRE & SECURITY ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (FSAI)