Amity University: Seminar on Trends in Construction Technology: Green Building

An intensive seminar was jointly host by Amity School of Engineering and Technology & Amity School of Architecture & Planning of Amity University Madhya Pradesh, on July 25, 2014.

Seminar was focused on the topic “Trends in Construction Technology: Green Building”.

Inaugural function started with traditional lighting of lamp and Saraswati Vandana. The Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Lt. Gen. V. K. Sharma , AVSM (Retd) delivered his opening remarks on the theme by focusing on current Scenarios and Perspectives of Architecture and Construction Technology.

Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) giving his opening remarks on the theme of the seminar

Ar. Sudhanshu D.R. Mandlik, Principal Architect/Founder, (Scientist) Architect, Gwalior was the Chief Guest of the seminar. He delivered the keynote address to the participants of the seminar on the Trends in Construction Technology & how he implemented them in his projects.

The Chief Guest Ar. Sudhanshu D.R. Mandlik delivering his keynote address

The students of Second year B. Arch & Second year B. Tech. (Civil) of Amity University Madhya Pradesh delivered a number of well- researched presentations on the focus area with sub-themes in Concept of Green Buildings, Energy & Water Management, Indoor Environmental Quality Control, Structural Design Efficiency Enhancement & Materials for green buildings.

The student presentations were formalized under the active guidance of Prof. Siddharth.S.Jadon (ASAP), Prof.Monika S.Gupta (ASAP), Prof. Shivendu S. Singh and Prof. Mohan Kanthariya (ASET).

The event was witnessed by overwhelming participation by students and faculties of Amity University and other institutes in Gwalior, which was organized in the packed-house auditorium of the university. The seminar ended with a standing ovation to the Chief Guest by the student presenters and the organizers.

Source: Sahil Pahwa, click4college Specialist