Construction Technology
Skill in selecting construction materials, interpreting building systems and resolving site-level detailing through hands-on studio teaching and live project observation.
Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University, whilst maintaining an active architectural practice that unites scholarly inquiry with built execution. His professional orbit spans construction-technology pedagogy, directed research mentorship, and the hands-on design-to-delivery of architectural works across the Indian subcontinent.
Roman concrete gets stronger every time seawater attacks it.
Volcanic ash reacts with salt water to grow new aluminous tobermorite crystals inside the cracks — the sea repairs the wall it is trying to destroy.

Building engineering research at ICBEM 2026.
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A practice shaped by classroom rigour and site pragmatism. Each domain below runs through my teaching, research, and consulting work.
A snapshot of the human, technical and pedagogic craft that shapes every studio, site and seminar.
How I lead studios, mentor students and hold teams together on site.
Digital tools and construction knowledge exercised in studios and on live sites.
Courses delivered across two national institutions of repute.

More than 50 students from over seven institutes of Nirma University took part in an inter-institute poster-making competition held to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). Working on the theme ‘National Unity – Unity, Integrity and Nation Building’, participants created posters depicting India’s cultural diversity, national integration and social harmony. The competition was organised by the Institute of Architecture and Planning and the Institute of Design.

Four students from the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) participated in a glass etching workshop hosted by the Department of Architecture at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda as part of the national event NEXUS 2026–27. Led by artist Shanta Rakshit, the workshop introduced glass-etching techniques, surface design, material exploration and safe handling practices. Dhruvi Kothari, Disha Patel, Saani Gandhe and Nagar Rahul represented IAPNU.

Students of the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU), marked the 69th NASA Day under the theme ‘Enough to Learn: Of Our National Association of Students of Architecture Journey’. Former core team members and students shared memories, followed by a poster walk, article challenge and competitions encouraging students to document their experiences through creative storytelling and collaboration.

The Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) observed National Sports Day with activities promoting fitness, mental well-being and an active lifestyle. Organised under the Students' Welfare Board, the programme commemorated hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and was held under the Fit India Movement with the theme "Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat". Around 50 students took the Sports and Fitness Pledge. The programme was coordinated by sports faculty coordinators Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi and Prof. Nishant Kansagara.

Divya Bhaskar reports on the Nirma Cup 2026 organised by IAPNU under the Students' Welfare Board — an inter-university tournament that drew more than 400 players from 18 universities across cricket, football, volleyball and basketball. The event is anchored by IAPNU, Prof. Biswanath Mudi's home institute.

The Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) concluded its week-long intra-institute sports events with the grand KALP Sports Day. More than 150 students, faculty and staff competed across athletics (100 m to 1,500 m, shot put, relay) and cricket, football, volleyball and basketball tournaments, with five referees ensuring fair play.

Institutional feature on the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) — Prof. Biswanath Mudi's home institute — carried in the Divya Bhaskar City Bhaskar edition.

IAPNU hosted NASA NEXUS-IAPNU 2026 under the aegis of the National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA), drawing around 80 students from institutes including SAL School of Architecture and Ganpat University. Built around the theme 'Connect | Collaborate | Create,' the event featured a hands-on bridge model workshop and an interactive Architectural Monopoly session to encourage teamwork and fresh design perspectives.

The Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University hosted the 'NASA NEXUS-IAPNU 2026' programme, convened under the National Association of Students of Architecture. Moving beyond conventional pedagogy, the event promoted collaborative, experience-based learning under the theme 'Connect – Collaborate – Create'. Students engaged with a hands-on bridge-model-making workshop and an 'Architectural Monopoly' activity to explore strategy, teamwork and core architectural principles.
Recognised by the Construction Industry Development Council (Govt. of India) for “Creating Social Development and Impact” through the Sustainable Horizons Initiative at Kedi School, Dharampur — a project that pairs rural community engagement with contextual, low-cost architecture.
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