"The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.”- Mahatma Gandhi

  • Just talking points?

    Have the words “green” and “sustainable” been reduced to just jargon?

  • Indian eco-friendly?

    Do you wonder what kind of architecture is truly friendly to the Indian eco-system?

  • Find solutions!

    Learn simple and fool-proof methods that help you create designs that care!

  • Webinar Dates

    The three part webinar series: Part 1: 8th October 2018, Monday, 7pm Part 2: 13th October 2018, Saturday, 7pm Part 3: 22nd October2018 (tentative), Monday, 7pm

Watch Intro Video

Prof. Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Basics of Eco-friendly design

Instructor

Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Senior Mentor

Sathya Prakash Varanashi studied Architecture in Bangalore, Urban Design in Delhi and Heritage Conservation in England. A former Head, Department of Architecture, BIT, Bangalore, India and now Convener of INTACH Bangalore chapter. He is involved in academics, outreach activities, freelance writing, professional associations and NGO initiatives. His consultancy firm, Sathya Consultants, in Bangalore has been professing and practising eco-friendly cost-effective architecture for the last 15 years.

Learning outcomes

After the course you will be able to:

  • Comprehend the eco-friendliness of your design from conception through execution

  • Understand the true meanings and implication of “local”, “contextual and “Indianness”

  • Develop an eye and a taste for sustainable design practices

Who should take this course?

If you find yourself saying yes to most things below, then its for you!

  • Are you designing an eco-friendly building for your thesis project?

  • Is sustainability for you “that compulsory last sheet for submission”?

  • Have you always quoted architects and designs outside of India when it comes to green designs?

  • Do you worry about the deep carbon footprints we are leaving behind?

  • Do you wonder how you can make a difference in the field of architecture?

FAQ

  • When does the course begin?

    The first webinar will be held on 8th October (Monday) at 7pm, the second on 13th October (Saturday) at 7pm and the third and final webinar is tentatively scheduled for 22nd October (Monday) at 7pm. The links to these will be available once you enrol to the course.

  • What is the fee to this course?

    Course fee for this spotlight is Rs.1500. However, we are running an inaugural offer where this course will be available for a limited time at Rs. 500. This is for the full course which consists of 3 live webinars with the mentor and includes applicable GST.

  • By when do I need to enrol to this course?

    Our courses usually fill up very fast and we can take only limited numbers. So the earlier you enrol the better.

  • Can I ask the mentor questions/ doubts?

    Yes, you will be able to ask the mentor questions during the live chat on the webinars. So be sure to be on time and familiarise yourself with the webinar interface. More on that once you enrol.