Joseph l. Aranha

 

College of Architecture

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas 79409-2091

Telephone: (Office) 806-742-3136  (Home) 806-793-2535  Fax: (Office) 806-742-2855

E- Mail: joseph.aranha@ttu.edu

 

 

 

Present Position 

Professor, College of Architecture, Texas Tech University - (Tenured 1991)

 

 

(Sabbatical leave and Fulbright Professor Appointment, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia)

Jan - Jul 2009

     

Registration and Education

Indian Institute of Architects, Registration # 7439

Since 1989

 

Indian Council of Architecture, Registration #CA/85/9132

Since 1985

 

Master of Architecture - Iowa State University

1981

 

Certificate - University of Oslo, Norway, (Urban & Regional Planning)

1981

 

Bachelor of Architecture- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India

1978

 

 

  

Other Teaching Appointments Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia (Visiting Fulbright Professor) 2009

 

Texas Tech University, Associate Professor

1984-2008

  National University of Science & Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (Visiting Fulbright Professor, Studio Master for 3rd Year)

2000-2001

 

Texas Tech University (Assistant Professor)

1983-1991

 

Texas International Education Consortium/ Institut Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, Architecture Program (Senior Lecturer)

1986-1989

 

Texas Tech University ( Instructor)

1981-1983

 

Iowa State University (Teaching Assistant)

1979-1981

 

 

 

Teaching

Mexico Collaborative Studio (Graduate & Undergraduate) 

2004- present

 

Third Year Architectural design Studio

 

 

Architecture in Non-Western Societies - Honors Seminar

 

 

Arch Seminar: Preparing for Field Studies in Spain, (Arch 4000)

 

 

Architecture Summer Study Abroad Program, Seville , Spain

2003- present

 

 

  

International Program

Mexico Collaboration and University Exchange Program, UDLA, Puebla, Mexico

2004- present

Development

Architecture Summer Study Abroad Program, Collaboration with Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Sevilla, Spain

2003- present

 

 

 

Course

Seminar: Preparing for Field Studies in Spain, (Arch 4000)

 

Development

Architectural Design IX (4591) - Focus on Tropical Urban Architecture

 

 

Seminar on Urbanization in Developing Countries (Arch 4361)

 

 

Architecture in Non Western Societies Seminar (ARCH 4311, 5311)

 

 

Photography Workshop (ARCH 3361)

 

 

  

 

Memberships Editorial Advisor, Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, Berkeley, CA 1992-present
  Member, International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments, Berkeley, CA 1990-present

  

Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, (Secretary, 1992)

1989-present

 

Member, Indian Institute of Architects, India

1988-present

 

Member, Council of Architects, India

1985-present

 

Associate Member, The American Institute of Architects

1983-1991

 

Associate Member, Lubbock Chapter AIA

1983-1991

 

Associate Member, Texas Society of Architects

1983-1991

 

Associate, International Center for Arid & Semi-Arid Land Studies (ICASALS), Texas Tech University

1981-present

 

Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society

1981

 

 

  

Honors & Awards Award for Outstanding Dedication to Study Abroad, Texas Tech University

2005

President’s Excellence in Teaching Award, Texas Tech University

2004

Nominated for Presidents Academic Achievement Award, Texas Tech University

2002

 

Government of Norway Scholarship, University of Oslo, Norway

1981

 

Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society

1981

 

J N Tata Scholarship for Higher Education of Indians Abroad

1979

 

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India - Merit Scholarships

1975- 78

 

 

  

Published Research Papers & Journal  Articles Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Working Paper Series 2008 “Appropriating the lost past: the role of tourism in shaping the contemporary built environment in Asia and Africa” (pub pending), Berkeley, CA 2008
  Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, “Emerging Dragons: continuity and change in the built environment in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam”. Vol. XVIII, No1, Fall 2006, p.71. Berkeley , CA 2006
  Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, “Designing Across the Border-Case Study of a Cross Cultural Architectural Design Studio”, Vol. XVI No. 1 Fall 2004, p. 56. Berkeley, CA.

2004

 

Open House International, “Tourism, Culture and the Built Environment in Bali, Indonesia”, Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 66-73, The Urban International Press, Tyne and Wear, UK, Sept. 2002.

2002

 

ACSA NE Conference Proceedings: Why Does Modernism Refuse to Die “Modernism and Tradition in Contemporary Non Western Architecture”, pp. 13-15.

2002

                             

Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Working Paper Series 2002-2003: Colonial Hybridity, “Tradition, Identity and the Contemporary Built Environment in Zimbabwe”, Vol. 143, pp. 23 - 47, Berkeley, CA

2002

                   

Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review- (Un)bounding Tradition: the tension of borders and regions, “Tradition, Identity and the Contemporary Built Environment in Zimbabwe”, Summary, Vol. 14, No. 1, p. 15, Fall 2002, Berkeley, CA.

2002

                          

Traditional Dwellings and Settlements, “Tradition and Contemporary Architecture in South and Southeast Asia – New Directions for the future”, Summary, Vol. 12, No.1, Fall 2000, Berkeley, CA.

2000

                   

ACSA 2000 International Conference Proceedings, “From Temples to Hotels: Trans-Cultural Architectural Practice and the Traditional Built Environment in Bali”, pp. 266-270.

2000

                   

Culture Space and the Home Environment: Critical evaluations and New Paradigms, “Meaning and Change in Traditional Balinese Dwellings”, p. 301-304, IAPS-CSBE Network, Istanbul, Turkey.

2000

                   

Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, "Creating an Architecture for the Other"- Re-interpreting a Vernacular Architectural Tradition", Summary, Vol. 10, No. 1, p.40, Fall 1998, Berkeley CA,

1998

                           

NE Region ACSA Conference Proceedings- Reflections on Heritage & Modernity, , "Reflections on Tradition and Modernity in Southeast Asia -Transfer Versus Transformation of Tradition", pp. 147-152, Newport, RI.

1997

                         

ACSA Bi-regional Conference Proceedings, "The Impact of Tourism on Traditional Balinese Architecture", Section: Place and Placelessness - Panel H, pp. n/a

1995

                          

First International Symposium on Asia Pacific Architecture Conference Proceedings, Honolulu, Hawaii, "Modernity vs. Tradition in the Traditional Built Environment in Bali, Indonesia."  Abstract in proceedings.

1995

                          

Traditional Dwellings & Settlements Review, "Continuity and Change in the Traditional Architecture and Built Environment in Bali, Indonesia." Summary, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 52, Fall ’94, Berkeley CA.

1994

                          

International Conference on Better Buildings for the Tropics Conference Proceedings, "Learning from Traditional Architecture in Southeast Asia" pp. (03-06)-1-10, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

1994

                           

 

Fifth International and Interdisciplinary Forum on Built Form and Culture Research Book of Abstracts, "A Comparison of Architectural Space and Form in Traditional Settlements in Bali and Nepal", p. n/a, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1993

                         

International Conference on Architecture (post) Modernity and Difference, National University of Singapore, Singapore, "Cultural Identity in the Architecture of Contemporary Non-Western Societies- Examples from South and Southeast Asia". Abstract published in conference proceedings.

1993

                    

Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, "Meaning and Symbolism in Traditional Architecture of Bali and Nepal."  Summary, in Vol. 4, No. 1, Fall 1992, pp. 45-46, Berkeley, CA

1992

                          

Proceedings of International Research Symposium in Architecture and Culture, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, "Places for Gods and Humans: The Architecture of Traditional Settlements in Nepal and Bali", pp. 114-119. 

1992

 

                   

Traditional Dwellings and Settlement Review Working Paper Series 1992, "Meaning and Symbolism in Traditional Architecture of Bali and Nepal", Vol. 46, Berkeley, CA.

1992

                           

Proceedings of XIX International Association for Housing Science Congress, Ales, France, "The Southeast Asian Shophouse - An Analysis of an Ingenious Form of Urban Housing”, Vol. 1, pp. 228-235.

1991

 

Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, "A Comparison of Traditional Settlements in Nepal and Bali", Spring 1991, Vol. 2, No. 2, p. 35-47, Berkeley, CA

1991

                           

International Conference on Architecture of Cities, Indian Institute of Architects, Calcutta, India. "Traditional vs. Modern Settlements in Malaysia." Abstract published in conference proceedings.

1990

                           

Proceedings of XVIII International Association for Housing Science World Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, "Traditional versus Modern Housing in Malaysia- A Comparative Study of Lifestyle and Building Form."

1990

 

Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, "Comparison of Traditional Settlements in Nepal and Bali"  Abstract in fall 1990, p40, Berkeley, CA.

1990

                         

Proceedings of XVII International Association for Housing Science, World Congress, Oporto, Portugal; "Housing as Environments for Living." Published in congress proceedings. Pergamon Press, London.

1989

                          

Proceedings of XVI International Association for Housing Science, World Congress, Bangalore, India "Quality in Housing Environments in Developing Countries", pp. 257-260.

1988

 

Aranha, J. L., ‘Bale Banjar (Bali)’, Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World, Paul Oliver, ed., Vol.1.IX.6.b, p. 770-71, Cambridge University Press, New York.

1997

 

Aranha, J. L., ‘ Drum Tower’, Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World, Paul Oliver, ed., vol.1.IX.6.b-I, p.771, Cambridge University Press, New York.

1997

 

Aranha, J. L., ‘Balinese: domestic construction’, Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World, Paul Oliver, ed., vol.2.II.3.c-I, p.1110-1111, Cambridge University Press, NY.

1997

 

Aranha, J. L. "Architecture in Texas", Book Review, Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, Vol. 7. No. 1, Fall 1995, Berkeley, CA.

1995

 

Aranha, J. L., "Buddhist Monastic Architecture in Sri Lanka," Book Review, Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, Vol. 6 No. 2, Spring 1995, Berkeley, CA.

1995

 

Photographs, published in Anthony Antoniades, Epic Space, Towards the Roots of  Western  Architecture, Reinhold, NY. pp. 31, 37, 39, 66.

1992

 

Urbanization in India. Technology, Texas Tech University (Fall).

1983

 

"Urban Development in India."  Short Course on Asia, International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies, Texas Tech University.

1983

 

  

 

Funded Research Fulbright Lecturing/Research Award, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia ( begins spring 09)

2008-09

  Participant in US Department of Education Fulbright Hays Group Travel Grant study tour of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam 2004

 

Sabbatical leave from TTU to teach and conduct research on traditional dwellings and settlements, Zimbabwe

2000-01

 

Fulbright Lecturing/Research Award, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe.

2000-01

 

Continuation of Research on Traditional Balinese Architecture, Texas State Research Funds US $450 - author.

1995

 

For Fieldwork to Document Traditional Balinese Architecture, Texas State Research Funds US  $1,500 - author.

1994

 

Documentation and Analysis of Continuity and Change in Traditional Balinese Architecture, Fellowship from Asian Cultural Council, US $10,000 - author.

1993

 

Consultant to Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, USIA - University Affiliations Program, Dr. Jonish, Director.

1992

 

Traditional Dwellings and Settlements in Turkey, Texas State Research Funds, US $430- author.

1992

 

Continuing Study of Traditional Architecture in Nepal and Bali, Texas State Research Funds US $550 - author.

1992

 

Documentation of Traditional Settlements in Arid Regions of India, College of Architecture Grant US $500 -author.

1991

 

Participant in Fulbright- Hayes sponsored group study/research tour for university faculty to Egypt and Jordan, Dr. Jonish, Director.

1990

 

Documentation of Traditional Dwellings and Settlements in Egypt and Jordan, College of Architecture Grant, US $500 - author.

1990

 

Study of Traditional Settlements in Southeast Asia.  Texas State Research Funds US $1,000 – author.

1989

 

Research & Design for Housing in Developing Countries.  Funded by Baptist Award Program & Texas Architectural Foundation, Co-author.

1986

 

Institute for Urban Studies International, Neighborhood Revitalization Project for Overton, Lubbock, Texas.  Funded by Lubbock Re-Development Agency, Co-author, research associate US $35,000

1985

 

 

  

Exhibitions Around the world in 26 photographs, International Cultural Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA 2009

‘Musician’- photograph in juried show; High & Dry – People and Places in Arid lands, TTU

2004
  Following the Mekong:: A photographic Journey through Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam sponsored by and shown at The International Cultural Center, TTU 2004
 

Lubbock Arts Association.  Photo Exhibition Competition - 3 pieces

1990

 

Lubbock Arts Association--Photo exhibit/competition three pieces, one circuit winner

1989

 

IMAGES (A photo exhibit/ essay on Southeast Asia & Japan)  Shown in:

·         LUBBOCK, TEXAS. November 1989; College of Architecture Gallery.   Texas Tech University, reviewed: University Daily, Texas Tech University.  

1988 - 89

 

·         KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 1988; Rupa Gallery, reviewed: Malay Mail, April 16, 1988, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

 

·         BANGALORE, INDIA, May 1988; Sponsored by India Tobacco Co., and Welcomgroup—Sheraton Hotels, reviewed in: Deccan Herald, May 24, 1988, Bangalore, India.

 

 

 

  

Lectures Invited Lecturer, Fulbright Inter-country lecturing Program, Universidad Camilo Jose Cela, Madrid, Spain 2009
Invited Lecturer, Fulbright Inter-country lecturing Program, Universidad Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain 2009
'Meaning and change in Non Western Architecture", Lecture, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Sevilla, Spain

2008, 06

  “Contemporary issues in Non Western Architecture”, Lecture,  Department of Architecture , Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico

2008, 07,06, 05,04

  “Following the Mekong” – a lecture on Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam, International Cultural Center, TTU & other sponsors, Oct. 2004 2004

 

“Tradition and Modernity in Non Western Architecture” Lecture  to  Department of Architecture , Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico, Jan. 2004

2004

 

“Teaching architectural design”, speaker at faculty seminar on teaching design, Department of Architecture Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand, Dec. 2002.

2002

 

Legacies of the Past, Directions for the Future-Architecture and the Built Environment in Zimbabwe”, Texas Tech University College of Architecture Lecture Series, Lubbock, Texas

2002

 

SAIA Cape Town Chapter, Cape Town-June 2001 ‘Uses and Abuses of Tradition in the Built Environment, Bali, Indonesia,’ Sponsored by the South African Institute of Architects & Department of Architecture, University of  Cape Town, S Africa.

2001

 

National Museum Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, April 2001: Millennium Lecture Series Speaker – ‘Uses and Abuses of Tradition in the built environment in Southeast Asia’ -Sponsored by National Museums and Monuments and USIS, Zimbabwe

2001

 

National University of Science and Technology, Faculty Seminar Series-May 2001- ‘Research in traditional architecture’, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

2001

 

"Continuity and Change in Traditional Architecture of Bali, Indonesia," special lecture, 5th Annual International Week, Texas Tech University

1995

 

"Impressions of Asia" guest speaker at 2nd Annual International Week, Texas Tech University

1992

 

"Traditional Architecture in Nepal and Bali," Seminar, Department of Architecture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan

1992

 

"People, Places and Practices in South East Asia."  Invited Speaker, Texas Tech Museum Spring Guest Lecture Series

1990

 

Series of three lectures on Ancient and Contemporary Architecture in Japan, India and Southeast Asia, delivered at Universidad Regiomontana, Monterrey, Mexico

1989

 

"Impressions of Asia:" College of Architecture Guest Lecture Series

1989

 

"Architecture in Southeast Asia & Japan" Delivered to Indian Institute of Architects, Bangalore, India

1988

 

"Present Trends in U.S. Architectural Design & Architectural Education in the U.S."   Delivered at School of Architecture, BMS College, Bangalore University. Bangalore, India

1988

 

"Contemporary U.S. Architecture," Department of Architecture, Viswesvariah College, Bangalore, India

1985

  

 

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