Ashna M

Architectural professional and Environmental Designer with 8+ years of experience in design practice and academia. Specialization in Climate-Responsive Architecture, POE, and Building Performance Simulation. Holds M.Arch in Environmental Design. Proven ability to integrate sustainable strategies into high-level public projects and mentor future architects. IGBC AP Certified.

Architect at College of Engineering Trivandrum - Architecture & Planning Consultancy Cell (2025-06 – Present)

Working on public projects including the Kerala Legislative Assembly Masterplan – Beautification Project and the Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 Master Plans for Alappuzha and Varkala.

• Working on public projects including the Kerala Legislative Assembly Masterplan – Beautification Project
• Developing Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 Master Plans for Alappuzha and Varkala

Assistant Professor at Ernad Knowledge City College of Architecture - Manjeri, Malappuram (2021-04 – 2023-08)

Provided in-depth lectures of Architectural History, Construction techniques, and practices for various semesters. Mentored students with a wide range of studio projects and thesis in the light of practical experience in the field, including innovative analytical methods, different design processes, form development, and spatial quality improvement methods.

• Provided in-depth lectures on Architectural History, Construction techniques, and practices
• Mentored students with studio projects and thesis work
• Guided students on innovative analytical methods and design processes

Assistant Professor at KMCT College of Architecture - Manassery, Calicut (2016-02 – 2019-05)

Guided students with architectural design projects from start to end including design methods, form aesthetics, construction drawings, interaction, materials and presentation. Lectured students on History of architecture, Building construction materials and structural system, Theory of Design with prepared course outlines.

• Guided students with architectural design projects from conception to completion
• Lectured on History of architecture and Building construction materials
• Taught Theory of Design with prepared course outlines

Junior Architect at Contour Dakshin Architects & Planners - Wayanad (2015-08 – 2017-03)

Junior architect under Ar.Shylesh CP mostly dealing with Design, Working drawing, Estimation and visualisation of Residences, Resort, Commercials, Public projects and Tourism projects.

• Dealt with design and working drawings
• Handled estimation and visualization of Residences, Resorts, and Commercial projects
• Worked on Public projects and Tourism projects

M.ARCH in Environmental Design – College of Engineering Trivandrum (2023-06 – 2025-06)

B.ARCH in Architecture – D G College of Architecture, Malappuram (2010-06 – 2015-06)