Vaishnavi Janakiram Vaishnavi has a deep passion for architecture, especially in passive design and mechanical systems integration. She is dedicated to guiding participants and sharing her expertise to foster innovative, sustainable solutions. Her recent work experience as a green consultant has further enhanced her knowledge of sustainable design and technical approaches. [...]

Shuja Rehman Shuja is an Architect and has been conducting research in the domains of thermal and visual comfort. He is a 2021-2022 CDRI fellow. Currently, he is doing his Ph.D. at the Department of Architecture, IIT Rookee.

Shoumik Desai Shoumik has a total of eight years of experience in the field of architecture, research, and teaching sustainability. He has worked on various scale projects from urban design, architecture, interior design, thermal comfort, energy auditing, and post-occupancy evaluation. His area of expertise includes passive design, cooling systems, and mechanical systems. [...]

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 [...]