Graduated from Sir J.J. College of architecture he is working since 1981 in Nashik in the name ‘Environ Planners’. Respecting nature has always been an integral element of his approach. His efforts are consciously directed towards application of energy efficient principles to the building design. He has received 50 prestigious awards and recently published a book ‘Nesting in Nature’ which is a chronicle of the architect’s journey, the influences from his surroundings, his leaning towards sustainable design and response to nature.