Sonali Rajwade

Designation: Assistant Professor

Experience: 20 Years

About

Ar. Sonali Rajwade is a qualified architect has completed Masters in Environmental Architecture from Pune University. Currently she is an Associate  Professor at the Department of Environmental Architecture and Planning(DEAP) at BNCA, Pune, India. With over 20 years of experience in the field, She has a worked on numerous projects in the field of Architectural design, Interior Design, Environmental Design, and Landscape Design.
As a USGBC LEED AP and GRIHA trainer and evaluator she has worked on various projects regarding energy efficiency, simulations and Green Building Certification LEED, IGBC & GRIHA. Sonali has extensive knowledge of alternate construction technologies and materials such as bamboo, earth, and adobe. Her expertise in these materials ensures that each design embraces the principles of sustainability, providing both aesthetic appeal and environmental responsibility. 
She is a respected faculty trainer for EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) green rating system. Through her teaching, she imparts her wealth of knowledge and experience to aspiring architects, empowering them to create sustainable designs that meet global standards for energy efficiency and environmental conservation.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE-

Climate responsive building design, Alternative construction technologies and sustainable building materials, Ecological conservation, Green building ratings systems, Energy Efficiency in Buildings,