Ar. Deepika Shukla

Founder & CEO

B.Arch / Bundelkhand University, Jhansi M.A. Economics / CSJM University, Kanpur MAPC / Industrial & Organizational Psychology / IGNOU M.Plan (Urban Planning) / School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi PGDVS / Vaastu Shastra / IGNOU Registered Architect / Council of Architecture, India Founder and Principal Architect / DSrajan Thematic Coordinator / Climate Solution International Member / YOUNGO (Official Youth Constituency of UNFCCC) Student Ambassador / Nature Positive Universities, Oxford Deepika Shukla’s architectural philosophy integrates contemporary innovation with traditional Indian knowledge systems, emphasizing climate-responsive, site-specific design. She champions the study and application of vernacular principles, rooted in local climate, soil, and culture, not as relics but as scientifically grounded strategies. Her work promotes resilient, regenerative architecture that harmonizes built environments with their natural and social contexts. A published author of three books and over 50+ articles, including Scopus-indexed book chapters and peer-reviewed research papers, Deepika’s scholarship spans architecture, urban planning, and sustainability. She has actively contributed to global discourse by presenting at international conferences on climate-responsive architecture, sustainable urbanism, and the psychological impact of the built environment. Her design approach thoughtfully integrates traditional Indian systems such as Vaastu Shastra with cutting-edge sustainable methodologies, all grounded in climate resilience, ecological responsibility, and human-centered praxis. With a multidisciplinary academic background in architecture, urban planning, organizational psychology, and economics, Deepika brings a holistic and context-aware perspective to her work. A former NCC cadet and C certificate holder, she developed strong leadership, discipline, and teamwork skills early on, which continue to shape her collaborative and dedicated approach to architecture and research. Through her engagement with global platforms like YOUNGO (UNFCCC) and Nature Positive Universities, Deepika bridges international sustainability frameworks with localized design solutions, demonstrating a deep commitment to creating environmentally responsible, inclusive, and future-ready spaces.