Chitra Vishwanath

Pioneer of Sustainable Architecture Design

An architect with a commitment to energy-conscious architecture and eco-friendly design, Ar. Chitra Vishwanath is the founder and principal architect of Biome Environmental Solutions, a Bangalore-based design firm that focuses on creating environmentally conscious buildings. Chitra has dedicated her career to creating a sustainable future. Born and raised in Varanasi, Vishwanath holds a diploma in Civil Engineering from Nigeria, on completion of which she returned to India to study Architecture at CEPT, Ahmedabad. “My father, a sculptor, was very specific that I study at the School of Architecture in Ahmedabad. In fact, I never tried to obtain admission anywhere else,” she says.