Vinay Limbani
Architect, designer, educator, and façade researcher
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Joined March 2026
Summary
Practicing architect with varied studio experience: Vinay has held roles in small firms, a regional design practice, and his own practice (listed as Vinay Limbani Architects). His work history spans internships, staff architect positions, freelance work, and running a practice, reflecting hands-on project delivery and portfolio-driven practice. issuu
Architecture educator and studio instructor: He has supported architectural education as a teaching assistant at IIT Roorkee and NPTEL, and as a studio instructor and elective faculty at Anant National University (including the Monsoon 2025 elective 'Designing with the Sun'). orcid+2
Research and publication focus on façades and sustainable materials: Vinay has co-authored research and chapters that investigate façade design, blending traditional materials and techniques, and data-driven approaches to façade decision-making, demonstrating an applied-research interest bridging design and environmental performance. springer+2
Publishes and curates an online portfolio: Vinay presents his academic and practice work through Issuu portfolios and maintains professional profiles (LinkedIn, ResearchGate, ORCID) to surface both design work and scholarly outputs. issuu+1
Work
Education
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Writing
Blending Traditional Materials and Techniques into Manually Operable Contemporary Façade Design to Achieve Comfortable Indoor Environment
January 1, 2025A book chapter / conference paper examining how traditional materials and manual operability can be integrated into contemporary façade design to improve indoor comfort.
Enhanced façade design: A data-driven approach for decision analysis based on past experiences
January 1, 2025Research on data-driven methods for façade-design decision analysis, including selection of sustainable façade materials using multi-criteria methodologies.
Fablabs, Makerspaces and Design Spaces (chapter/contribution)
Contribution exploring co-creation with craftspeople and designers, listed in the Responsible and Resilient Design for Society volume.