Janani Venkatesh Janani was a Core Team member of Solar Decathlon India. She has a Master's in International Studies focusing on Global Energy and Climate Policy. She works at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore as a researcher of decarbonisation strategies for the power, industry and transport sectors in Asia. Janani is [...]

Anushka Rudrabhate Anushka is an architect passionate about sustainable and green design, currently working as a Sustainability Consultant at Buro Happold India. She specialises in Green building certification, Building Performance analysis, building life cycle analysis, outdoor thermal comfort studies, Daylighting, and Renewable Energy Systems and is proficient in Energy modelling and Architecture Design software. [...]

Shreya Gupta Shreya is a graduate of Architecture from Balwant Sheth School of Architecture. She is a practicing design architect and research-based writer. She believes in the power of communication through design and the role of research in arriving at impactful designs. She enjoys exploring new tools, ideas and workflows in her creative process, [...]

Saumya Agarwal Saumya is deeply rooted in the architectural ethos of critical regionalism and sustainability, particularly influenced by her heritage in Nepal. Her experience of growing up in has fuelled her belief that every place possesses its own unique architectural identity and narrative, which must be safeguarded amidst the tide of modern architectural homogenisation. [...]

Naveen Kumar P Naveen is a motivated green building enthusiast. After completing his Bachelor's in Architecture he came across advanced concepts of high performance buildings and realised that this will be the future of the construction industry. He has a master’s from MSAP and currently works with Buro Happold where he has been exposed [...]

Ojasvi Kandhia Ojasvi is an alumna of Solar Decathlon and graduate of DY Patil, with a strong background in sustainability and BIM. Her thesis, 'A Net Zero IT Park: Redefining Sustainability in Urban Environment', showcases her passion for eco-friendly design. She is also an active participant in NGO events.

Abraham Philip Abraham is currently working in GBCI India as Manager in Technical Development. His responsibilities include certification, research, and development work on LFC (LEED for Cities and Communities) and PEER (Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal) programmes with an active focus on energy management and decarbonisation.

Altamash Khan Altamash is a sustainability consultant with a Master’s in Environmental Architecture. He is currently teaching at ADYPU-SOA in Pune and freelances on sustainability projects, while also mentoring students for the SDI Competition. He has a proven track record as an SDI finalist.

Ayushi Sawalka Ayushi is an architect from Dr. B.N.College of Architecture, Pune. She is currently working as a junior Architect at Snehal Shah Architects in Ahmedabad. She was a participant of Solar Decathlon India in the 2020-21 Challenge, and her interest areas include water sufficiency and resilient design. She aspires to start her own [...]

Vardan Soi Vardan is an architect with expertise in building science and energy performance. He aims to integrate climate-responsiveness with the conventional design approach and reduce the environmental burden of buildings while maximising comfort, health, and wellbeing. He has the ability to conduct integrated sustainable design in its true form by quantifying high-performance design [...]