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@article{187875,
        author = {Sandesh Vishwakarma and Ar. Swarna Junghare},
        title = {Comparative study of ancient gurukul and modern boarding school},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {6876-6882},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187875},
        abstract = {This research paper presents a comparative study of ancient Indian Gurukul systems and modern boarding schools, focusing on architectural, environmental, cultural, and pedagogical dimensions. By studying spatial morphology, climatic responsiveness, materiality, circulation patterns, and learning philosophies, the research extracts lessons relevant for future educational campus design. Through literature review and four detailed case studies Nalanda Mahavihara, Takshashila, The Doon School, and Rishi Valley School the study identifies principles of decentralized planning, ecological symbiosis, material honesty, and experiential learning. The findings propose a hybrid educational model combining institutional efficiency with the environmental and humanistic grounding of the ancient Gurukul tradition.},
        keywords = {Gurukul, Boarding School, Educational Architecture, Environmental Design, Pedagogy, Vernacular Planning, Learning Environments.},
        month = {November},
        }