PROF. AR. BISWANATH MUDI
Research Constellation

A constellation of papers on tradition, tools & terrain.

National and international conference papers — most co-authored with mentored students at Nirma University's Institute of Architecture and Planning. Each star is a paper; the lines trace a lineage of ideas.

Research Constellation

Selected Publications & Findings

Reference · SV-041/26
Sector · Architecture & Digital Humanities
  1. 01BIM & Cost EstimationComparative Study of Manual and BIM Quantity Take-Off to Analyze Quantity Variations and Methods to Improve Estimation Accuracy of Various Building ElementsPublished Abstract · Participation
  2. 02Heritage & AIKashi Decay Mapper: An AI-Assisted Participatory Framework for Structural Decay Monitoring of the Varanasi GhatsPresented
  3. 03★ Traditional KnowledgeSacred Hydrology: Traditional Water Tanks and Water Management Practices in Cuddalore, Tamil NaduBest Research Paper Award
  4. 04Cultural FuturesBridging Tradition and Sustainability: A Mixed-Method Comparative Study of Vāstu Shastra, Feng Shui, and Sacred GeometryPresented
  5. 05Project ManagementA Comparative Study of Construction Project Management Tools: Identifying Optimal Tool Combinations for Medium-Sized Architectural Firms in IndiaPresented
  6. 06Digital PracticeHybrid Surveying for Indian Architecture and Environmental Analysis: Bridging the Workflow GapPresented
Node Count
06 Units
Distinguished
1 Award
Primary Cluster
Methodological Synthesis
Award Presented
Paper 01 · BIM & Cost EstimationPublished Abstract · Participation

Comparative Study of Manual and BIM Quantity Take-Off to Analyze Quantity Variations and Methods to Improve Estimation Accuracy of Various Building Elements

Authors

Dhruvin P Kawa, Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi, Dr. Lukman Mansuri

Venue

2nd International Conference on Building Engineering & Management (ICBEM 2026) · School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

Vijayawada · 2–3 November 2026

Reference

D P Kawa, B Mudi, L Mansuri. "Comparative Study of Manual and BIM Quantity Take-Off to Analyze Quantity Variations and Methods to Improve Estimation Accuracy of Various Building Elements." ICBEM 2026 Book of Abstracts, 2nd International Conference on Building Engineering & Management, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, 2–3 November 2026. Paper ID 101, pp. 22–23. Participation certificates: Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi and Dhruvin Kawa.

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ICBEM 2026 · SPA Vijayawada · 2–3 November 2026 · Paper ID 101 · Book of Abstracts, pp. 22–23

✶ 01/06
Paper 02 · Heritage & AIPresented

Kashi Decay Mapper: An AI-Assisted Participatory Framework for Structural Decay Monitoring of the Varanasi Ghats

Authors

Madhav Agarwal, Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi

Venue

International Conference on Urban Cultures – Heritage, Design and Sustainable Futures (UC-HDSF 2026) · School of Architecture & Design, Manipal University Jaipur

Jaipur · 22–23 October 2026

Reference

M Agarwal, B Mudi. "Kashi Decay Mapper: An AI-Assisted Participatory Framework for Structural Decay Monitoring of the Varanasi Ghats." International Conference on Urban Cultures – Heritage, Design and Sustainable Futures (UC-HDSF 2026), Manipal University Jaipur, 22–23 October 2026. Presentation Certificates UC-HDSF2026/PRS/45–46.

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International Conference on Urban Cultures – Heritage, Design and Sustainable Futures (UC-HDSF 2026) · Manipal University Jaipur · 22–23 October 2026 · Paper ID 174

✶ 02/06
Paper 03 · Traditional KnowledgePeer-Reviewed · Best Research Paper Award

Sacred Hydrology: Traditional Water Tanks and Water Management Practices in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Authors

Sanjana VJ, Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi

Venue

National Conference on Built Environment and Beyond 4.0 · BNCA Research Hub (BRH), MKSSS's Dr. B.N. College of Architecture

Pune · 3–4 February 2026

Reference

Sanjana VJ, B. Mudi. "Sacred Hydrology: Traditional Water Tanks and Water Management Practices in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu." Built Environment and Beyond 4.0: From Traditional Wisdom to Resilient Future, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, BNCA Publication Cell, Pune, 2026. ISBN 978-81-955887-3-2, pp. 34–43.

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✶ 03/06
Paper 04 · Cultural FuturesPresented

Bridging Tradition and Sustainability: A Mixed-Method Comparative Study of Vāstu Shastra, Feng Shui, and Sacred Geometry

Authors

Sanjana VJ, Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi

Venue

ZeitGeist — International Conference on Cultural, Spatial & Sensory Futures · World University of Design

Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi · 12–13 Feb 2026

Reference

S VJ, B Mudi. "Bridging Tradition and Sustainability: A Mixed-Method Comparative Study of Vāstu Shastra, Feng Shui, and Sacred Geometry." Cultural, Spatial & Sensory Futures of Art, Design and Architecture — ZEITGEIST 2026, 12–13 February 2026, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-962569-5-1, p. 67.

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✶ 04/06
Paper 05 · Project ManagementPresented

A Comparative Study of Construction Project Management Tools: Identifying Optimal Tool Combinations for Medium-Sized Architectural Firms in India

Authors

Samruddhhi Kotecha, Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi

Venue

9th International Conference on Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management (ICCRIP 2025) · NICMAR University

Pune, 2025

Reference

S Kotecha, B Mudi. "A Comparative Study of Construction Project Management Tools: Identifying Optimal Tool Combinations for Medium-Sized Architectural Firms in India." 9th International Conference on Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management (ICCRIP 2025), NICMAR University, Pune, 2025. Book of Abstracts, p. 33.

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✶ 05/06
Paper 06 · Digital PracticePresented

Hybrid Surveying for Indian Architecture and Environmental Analysis: Bridging the Workflow Gap

Authors

Parth Nileshkumar Patel, Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi

Venue

ZeitGeist — International Conference on Cultural, Spatial & Sensory Futures · World University of Design

Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi · 12–13 Feb 2026

Reference

P Patel, B Mudi. "Hybrid Surveying for Indian Architecture and Environmental Analysis: Bridging the Workflow Gap." Cultural, Spatial & Sensory Futures of Art, Design and Architecture — ZEITGEIST 2026, 12–13 February 2026, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-962569-5-1, p. 51.

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✶ 06/06
Continuing development

Workshops across the years.

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2013–2025
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2015
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2016
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2018
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2021
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2023
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2024
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2025
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012025

Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Building Information Modeling

Jointly organized by NICMAR Delhi-NCR and Autodesk

Online Program24/3/25 – 29/3/25
022025

VR, AR and AI capacity building in Architecture and Planning

Centre for Quality Assurance and Academic Development and IAP, Nirma University

Ahmedabad7/7/25 – 18/7/25
032024

Faculty Induction Programme - 2024

Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Nirma University

Ahmedabad27/5/2024 – 25/6/24
042023

Empathy Building Mental Health Workshop

Council of Architecture Training & Research Centre (COA-TRC), Pune

Online Program24/7/23 – 28/7/23
052022

Approaches to Thesis Orientation and Dissertation at the Undergraduate Level

Council of Architecture Training & Research Centre (COA-TRC), Pune in collaboration with D.C. Patel School of Architecture, APIED, Vallabh Vidyanagar

Online Program21/11/22 – 25/11/22
062021

Mainstreaming Bamboo in Construction Sector

Bamboo Society of India Maharashtra chapter & Karnataka chapter in collaboration with COA - TRC, Pune

Webinar12/03/21
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