Zerah is an architect and urban researcher passionate about creating sustainable and equitable built environments. He holds a Master’s in Urban Science, Policy, and Planning from the Singapore University of Technology and Design, and both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Sustainable Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.

With experience spanning academia, design practice, and research, he has worked on projects that bridge policy, practice, and community engagement to create resilient, livable, and human-centred spaces. At Auroville Consulting, he focuses on advancing building energy efficiency, promoting passive cooling strategies, and supporting the implementation of sustainable construction practices at the state level through policy development, technical report writing, and stakeholder engagement with government agencies and private partners.

Beyond his professional work, Zerah is also a musician and educator, believing in the power of creativity and lifelong learning to inspire change, spark fresh ideas, and contribute to solutions that serve both people and the planet.