Ar. Shreejay Tuladhar | Interview

 ATHARVA | Vol I, 2024

Architectural Profession in Nepal and beyond?

About Ar. Shreejay Tuladhar

Shreejay is an Architect who has expertise and deep interest in climate responsive architecture. He has experience working on projects in Nepal and Internationally particularly in North America.

He has a graduate degree from Harvard Graduate School of Design focusing on building performance simulations. He got his bachelor's in architecture degree from Kathmandu Engineering College, Tribhuvan University. 

In the past he has worked as an architect at Cage Consult in Nepal and in the US as Building performance analyst/Designer.

Nepalese Architectural Scenario Comparison:

After graduating from Kathmandu Engineering College in 2012, the individual noted a scarcity of large-scale projects in Nepal. However, following the impact of earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable change in building scale and diversity, with development extending beyond Kathmandu to other cities. Additionally, there has been a significant influence of international designs and the widespread use of rendering software, leading to various progressive designs.

Nepalese College Curriculum Remodeling:

He strongly advocates for a revamp of Nepalese college curriculum, highlighting the outdated nature of the current curriculum. He points out the lack of practical knowledge, imbalance between theory and practical aspects, and discrepancies in software use compared to international standards.

Differences in US and Nepalese Work Environment:

Drawing from his experience as a sustainability consultant and designer, he noted the stark contrast between the US and Nepalese work environments. While the US environment is characterized by strict legal repercussions for errors and a need for risk-taking due to market competition, the Nepalese context lacks clear-cut laws for damages.

Advice for Bachelor's Degree Pursuers:

He highlights the importance of time management, socialization, and maintaining realistic expectations for architecture students pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Advice for Architecture Graduates Pursuing Masters in the US:

Encouraging self-belief and diverse backgrounds, he emphasizes portfolio development for global audiences and the importance of clear thought processes, design evolution, and effective presentation skills.

This article was published under 'ATHARVA', an architectural journal published by Cosmos College of Management & Technology. 
Editorial Team: Cosmos BArch 2018 Batch

Chief Editors: Suhana Dhungana, Astha Maskey, Priyanka Sah |