Richa is a dual Master’s student in Architecture Computation and Computer Science at MIT, where her research focuses on integrating generative intelligence with domain-specific insights to develop actionable, real-world applications.
She is the Co-founder of ArchiDAO, the first Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) for the AEC industry, which leverages blockchain, computational design, and immersive technologies to bridge digital and physical realms through peer-to-peer networks.
As a Research Partner at the Experiential Technology Innovation Centre (XTIC) at IIT Madras, Richa advances immersive technologies to democratize access and impact.
With nearly five years of experience in architectural and digital practice, she is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design, fostering equitable practices, and contributing to interdisciplinary innovation that serves diverse communities.
Identifying problem is not enough. Identifying 'right' problem is!
Worked on handful projects at MIT.
MIT GradeL Certified on Technical Leadership
Rapid Proof of Concepts | Thoughts to functional concepts
6 Products developed from ideation to MVP
4 years of experience in Client and Stakeholder Management
AR/VR/MR developement | Alumni of XTIC @ IIT Madras
AI is reflection of society - responsible use of AI are crucial!
GPA: 4.9/5.0 | Advisor : Dr. Terry Knight & Ashia Wilson(LIDS) | Collaborator : Paul Liang(MIT Media Lab) Relevant Coursework: Advances in Computer Vision, AI & ML for Engineering Design, Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, AI Decision Making and Society, Inquiry to Design Computation
(Research Partner) | Relevant Coursework: Perception Engineering, Unity, Unreal Mobile Development
Fine-tuned diffusion models with Multi-modal LoRA for four distinct artist styles.
Conducted data collection, hybrid captioning, and hyperparameter tuning to enhance performance.
Built a no-code notebook/agent for streamlined fine-tuning, enabling broader accessibility to designers.
Prototyped emerging technologies (AR/VR, Metaverse, Machine Learning) for 150+ in-house architects.
Led zero-to-one development of a SaaS platform that optimized BIM workflows by 30% time.
Coordinated with technical, business, and BIM teams to smart deliver with priorities and trade-offs.
Authored high-fidelity interactive UI prototypes, technical architectures, and go-to-market strategies.
Facilitated Scrum meeting, conducted market studies and formalized multi-stakeholder documentation.
Founded a global blockchain network with 500+ architects and designers spanning six continents.
Delivered projects including 2 Metaverse exp., 1 NFT initiative, and 3 BIM-Blockchain integrations.
Directed cross-functional teams to drive technical, community engagement, and event management
Managed design development, client handovers, and site execution for high-profile projects; developed 3D models and presentation materials.