Padma Shri. Ar. G. Shankar, Founder and Chairman of Habitat Technology Group, inaugurated the two-day national architecture conference. More than 300 architectural students from participated. Organized for the benefit of students pursuing their studies in the field of architecture, the conference witnessed the eminent specialists sharing their best practice, research and innovations in the field of architecture. 

Architect Shankar, delivered a lecture on “What do disasters teach us?” through his architectural projects in disaster struck environments. He emphasized on the urgent need for architects to understand and value the indigenous building construction with locally available materials. He was articulate about the responsibility of architects towards climate change and the impact of built environment on the same. 

During the function Dr. V. Subbiah Bharathi, Director, SRM Group of Institution, Ramapuram, Dr. Ar. N. Jothilakshmy, HOD, SEAD and Ar. Lokesh, VP Admin, SEAD, were present. 

Going by its tag line, “Divided by departments but united by HASHTAG”, the event featured 28 creative events with overflowing enthusiasm. Events conducted on the spot were open to all students.