Personal profile
Research interests
Architecture, Planning, Inclusive design, Sustainability, Heritage
Professional Information
Dr. Kirti Nishant Nikam is an Architect, Academician, and Urban Planner. She works as a Professor at the Manipal School of Architecture & Planning, Manipal, Karnataka.
Creative Works
Experience
She has worked in various Schools of Architecture in Indore, Jaipur, and Chandigarh from 2004 onwards. She has authored the book, “Children’s Play Dreams” published by Notion Press, Chennai in 2019. She has contributed research papers in national and international journals and conducted workshops in Design Innovation/Graphics in schools of architecture at Jabalpur and Chandigarh
Awards and recognition:
*She was awarded the MASA Best Teacher 2013 for her teaching methodology in basic design.
*Recipient of the INTACH research grant 2018 which is given to individuals, for her work on the ‘Stepwells of Nagpur District’
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Research output
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A case study of the energy performance of A-J hostel block in IIM, Bangalore
Akash, K. B. & Nikam, K. N., 06-02-2025, In: Transactions on Energy Systems and Engineering Applications. 6, 1, 672.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing a sustainable adaptive approach to water harvesting and heritage conservation in the Indian context
Nargund, S. & Nikam, K. N., 2025, In: Cities and Health. 9, 6, p. 967-980 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Building belief: The evolution of Sikh architecture and its impact on religious consciousness
Nikam, K. N., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Sikh Formations: Religion, Culture, Theory.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hydroponic design horizons: transforming urban landscapes for sustainable agriculture in the Indian context
Nikam, K. N. & Nikam, N. V., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Cities and Health. 10, 1, p. 14-28 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stepwells as Heritage Sites: Exploring Their Roles for Sustainable Communities
Nikam, K. N., 01-2024, In: Ancient Asia. 15, 1-2, p. 103-127 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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