Hrishikesh Kulkarni is a Director (Partner) at VK:e environmental and VK:a architecture in Pune. He has specific focus on Building Physics & Micro-climate Simulations for built environment projects.  Hrishikesh completed his Diploma in Architecture at the Academy of Architecture, Mumbai and MA Environment & Energy at the Architectural Association (AA), London. He specializes in Performative Architecture, Energy Efficient designs, Human comfort studies and Built Environment simulations. He is a Qualified Assessor of BREEAM, UK (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment). He has lectured at the London Metropolitan University and for the post-graduate programme at the BNCA, Pune and also presented at many seminars and conferences on the subject. Hrishi was instrumental in forming the International Environmental Policy for IKEA, in UK, the world’s biggest furniture company. He was also involved in performative design simulations for master-plan projects in India. In 2007, Hrishi and David Rhodes formed OPEN Arch Ltd. in UK and worked on energy efficient housing and public buildings.  Hrishi is an active member of professional bodies, such as Council of Architecture (CA), Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Architects, Engineers & Surveyors Association (AESA) and Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). With his involvement he advocates better policies at the government level for changes in rules and regulations.