FORAM

@nirmauni.ac.in

Assistant Professor
Nirma University

Ms. Foram Bhavsar is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University. She completed her graduation from M.S.University, Baroda and Post Graduation from Dessau Institute of Architecture (Bauhaus), Germany. She started her career working with eminent Architects in Mumbai (SJK Architects) and Ahmedabad (Vastushilpa Consultants). She worked comprehensively on the varied typology of projects such as residential, institutional, Urban design etc. She has been associated with Academics since 2013. She has taught subjects like Design Studio, History of Architecture, Building Construction, Biomimetic Design etc. She has a keen interest in History of Architecture and Computational Design. Her research interest is inclined towards Computational design and processes. She has published papers in various national and international journals. She has co authored a book “ School design thinking Handbook - Compilation of institutional studio design process” . She beli

EDUCATION

M.Arch. and PhD pursuing

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Urban form, Computational design processes, spatial analytics
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Scholar Citations

3

Scholar h-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Inclusive interaction at a virtual scale: using multi-user virtual environments in the educational workflow of architectural design
    H Sopher, F Bhavsar, Aparna, L Lescop
    Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 1-21 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Pattern Recognition between the Path of Light and Architectural Elements in Sun Temples of India using Digital Tools: Case of Modhera Sun Temple, Gujarat
    M Chapla, F Bhavsar, SG Pal
    ITM Web of Conferences 79, 01014 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Moka-Telfair Metro Project, Mauritius
    L Lescop, F Bhavsar, V Gajjar, Y Rocher
    Ensa Nantes Mauritius; Nirma University , 2024
    2024.0
  • Vernacular Built Environments: Towards a Sustainable : ISVS 12
    FB Dinal Mehta, Vibha Gajjar
    ISVS 12, 380-397 , 2024
    2024.0
  • A generative approach to explore residential urban form potential based on environmental performance for energy efficiency
    F Bhavsar, V Gajjar, U Sharma, D Kapadia
    E3S Web of Conferences 529, 03001 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • Evaluating the Vitality of an Indian Market Street: The Case of Chandni Chowk, Delhi
    P Goel, F Bhavsar
    Future Is Urban: Livability, Resilience & Resource Conservation, 157-166 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 3
  • Sustainable potentiality of achieving thermal comfort in vernacular Ladakhi dwellings in cold desert of India: Case of Ladakhi houses in Leh Ladakh
    D Mehta, V Gajjar, F Bhavsar
    International seminar on vernacular settlements (ISVS 12) , 2023
    2023.0
  • Socio cultural determinants shaping the Nagar community dwelling: Case study of Patan
    V Gajjar, H Bhavsar, Foram, Mehta
    The tenth international seminar on vernacular settlements, 164-176 , 2022
    2022.0
  • School Design Thinking Handbook - Compilation of institutional studio design process
    F Bhavsar, V Gajjar, P Mistry
    2019.0
  • Ambiance through Spatial Organization in Vernacular architecture of hot and dry regions of India− The case of Ahmedabad and Jodhpur
    V Gajjar, F Bhavsar
    SHS Web of Conferences 64, 03002 , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 8
  • Strategy of Inclusive Growth in the Independence Era: A Case of a Model Educational Town of Vallabh Vidyanagar
    V Gajjar, F Bhavsar
    Reclaiming Socially Inclusive Streets 1-12, 82 , 0

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Ambiance through Spatial Organization in Vernacular architecture of hot and dry regions of India− The case of Ahmedabad and Jodhpur
    V Gajjar, F Bhavsar
    SHS Web of Conferences 64, 03002 , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 8
  • A generative approach to explore residential urban form potential based on environmental performance for energy efficiency
    F Bhavsar, V Gajjar, U Sharma, D Kapadia
    E3S Web of Conferences 529, 03001 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • Evaluating the Vitality of an Indian Market Street: The Case of Chandni Chowk, Delhi
    P Goel, F Bhavsar
    Future Is Urban: Livability, Resilience & Resource Conservation, 157-166 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 3
  • Inclusive interaction at a virtual scale: using multi-user virtual environments in the educational workflow of architectural design
    H Sopher, F Bhavsar, Aparna, L Lescop
    Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 1-21 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Pattern Recognition between the Path of Light and Architectural Elements in Sun Temples of India using Digital Tools: Case of Modhera Sun Temple, Gujarat
    M Chapla, F Bhavsar, SG Pal
    ITM Web of Conferences 79, 01014 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Moka-Telfair Metro Project, Mauritius
    L Lescop, F Bhavsar, V Gajjar, Y Rocher
    Ensa Nantes Mauritius; Nirma University , 2024
    2024.0
  • Vernacular Built Environments: Towards a Sustainable : ISVS 12
    FB Dinal Mehta, Vibha Gajjar
    ISVS 12, 380-397 , 2024
    2024.0
  • Sustainable potentiality of achieving thermal comfort in vernacular Ladakhi dwellings in cold desert of India: Case of Ladakhi houses in Leh Ladakh
    D Mehta, V Gajjar, F Bhavsar
    International seminar on vernacular settlements (ISVS 12) , 2023
    2023.0
  • Socio cultural determinants shaping the Nagar community dwelling: Case study of Patan
    V Gajjar, H Bhavsar, Foram, Mehta
    The tenth international seminar on vernacular settlements, 164-176 , 2022
    2022.0
  • School Design Thinking Handbook - Compilation of institutional studio design process
    F Bhavsar, V Gajjar, P Mistry
    2019.0
  • Strategy of Inclusive Growth in the Independence Era: A Case of a Model Educational Town of Vallabh Vidyanagar
    V Gajjar, F Bhavsar
    Reclaiming Socially Inclusive Streets 1-12, 82 , 0