Introduction to the Book A Week Series by A. Srivathsan

A. Srivathsan is an architect and urban designer, and currently Center Head at the Center for Research on Architecture and Urbanism, CEPT Research and Development Foundation, CEPT University Ahmedabad. He was previously the Academic Director of the University, and before that taught for a decade and worked as a senior journalist with The Hindu, the national newspaper. His research and writings include the themes of urban history, planning policies and contemporary architectural practices. Srivathsan’s recent work includes work on evidence-based affordable housing policies for Chennai, a study conducted for Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission. In the introductory episode, Srivathsan will talk about 'what 'Book-a Week' podcast is all about' and 'what is its format'. Every week young scholars from the fields of architecture, urbanism and design research will interview authors of recent books on diverse topics from architectural history, design theory, and ecological thinking to urban studies and anthropology. Each episode is imagined as a reflective, genial conversation on the book, its context, significance and relevance in today’s time.