Manit Rastogi — Co-Founder
Manit Rastogi commenced his architecture studies at the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, then went on to the Architectural Association. He graduated with distinction from the Sustainable Environmental Design program under Simos Yannas and subsequently the AA Diploma with Honours, under John Frazer. The influence of all three programs has formulated and influenced his thinking to date, to create a sustainable architecture through the framework of an evolutionary practice inspired by nature, emphasizing passive design. Manit is the Founding Partner of Morphogenesis, one of the largest Architectural Firms in India and listed among the top 100 Architectural Firms globally. He is a leading speaker in Sustainable design and has lectured at numerous reputed universities and Conferences globally. A winner of over 200 global awards and over 1100 publications, he is a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects, the Royal Society of Arts, and a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He has also co-authored Morphogenesis’ first monograph ‘Morphogenesis: The Indian Perspective, The Global Context,’ published by Images Australia under their Master Architect Series. Manit has always been committed to designing habitats that comprehensively address the sensitive relationship between man and environment while responding to issues unique to the region’s economics, sociology, history, and diversity within the broader philosophy of environmental protection and rejuvenation. As the founder member of The GRIHA Council, India’s own Green rating system, Manit also works actively with urban policymakers to spearhead initiatives that emphasize environmental and socio-cultural sustainability.
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Location: South Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 30 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Architecture
- Sustainable Design
- Architectural Design
Career Highlights
- Founding partner of a top global architectural firm
- Over 200 global awards in architecture
- Influential speaker on sustainable design
Work Experience
Sushant School of Art and Architecture
Director (2 yrs)
Morphogenesis
Founding Partner (30 yrs 2 mos)
Education
AA GradDiplDist at Architectural Association
AA Diploma (Honours) at Architectural Association
Bachelor's Degree at School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi