Honoured to Introduce
Krishna Rao Jaisim
Founder Jaisim Fountainhead
Global Real Estate & Design Community
Bengaluru Chapter
Krishnarao, former chairman of the Indian Institute of Architects, Karnataka, has over five decades of experience in the field of architecture. His work has been featured in the New York Times, The Times of India, The Hindu and on HGTV. Inspired by Ayn Rand’s “The Fountainhead,” he started Jaisim Fountainhead in 1970. He has been the recipient of several awards & honours such as Chairman’s Award, Civil award, etc.
Expertise
Ecological Architecture
Sustainable Architecture
Urban Design
Residential Architecture
Architectural Author & Professor
Experience
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Founder
Jaisim Fountainhead
1970 - present . -
LM Chitale & Son, Madras
1966 to 1970 . -
Adjunct Professor
Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka (MIT)
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Professor In Architectural Department
BMS College, Bengaluru
Associations
Academic details
University:
School Of Architecture & Planning, Madras
Degree:
Bachelor Of Architecture
Year:
1966
Achievements
- Chairmans Award - one of the prestigious awards (only two other have relieved this before)
- CIVIL AWARD - for contribution by an Architect to Civil and Structural Engineering in the built environment for innovative practices.
- Jury- Forbes India Design Awards
- Life Time Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance in the field of Architecture awarded by PAA2007
- International Gold Star Millennium Award – International conference on Indo – Nepal Friendship & Economic Co-operation at Kathmandu2007
- Outstanding Contribution to the Interior Architecture – Durian Society Interiors Design Award2004
- J K Award– Architect of the Year1992
- Jaisim Fountainhead won a National Competition for the Cochin Stadia, Presidents Nomination for the Small Industries Pavilion and the ‘TAJ Fisherman’s Cove’1970-1975
- Convener the Indian Institute of Architects – National Convention in Bangalore Convener – Workshop on Innovative, Cost & Energy Effective Construction Methods and Systems
Services
Social Cause
Eco-friendly & Sustainable Architecture
Krishna Rao Jaisim has actively supported & practised Sustainable & Eco-friendly Architecture. Today, he still continues to pursue the adventures of the built environment, searching and researching beyond the boundaries of time and space. Over a span of five decades his designs have pionered eco-friendly architecture and advocated cost-effective and energy- efficient approaches.
Interviews
Projects
Featured
Articles / Publications
Featured Videos
challenge of change - habitat and habitation | Krishnarao Jaisim TEDxSarjapuraRoad
TED X Krishna Rao Jaisim
Krishnarao Jaisim of Jaisim – Fountainhead at Forbes India Design Awards 2019
Krishnarao Jaisim | Beginup | National Architecture & Design Awards 2020 - Taj West End Bangalore
First Chairman's Award - Ar.Prof.Krishna Rao Jaisim
Steel Steals The Homes- Prof Krishna Rao Jaisim at Steel Construction Summit
Prof Krishna Rao at NASA Convention 2014
Webinar/Events
Panel Discussion on "The Future of Design & Building Materials" with Ar. Jaisim
Webinar on “The Future of Design & Building Materials for Sustainable Habitats” brought to you by Wienerberger India.