Two Days Interdisciplinary Workshop on Industry Trends in Fire Fighting and HVAC

4th & 5th April 2025

The students have been introduced to the fundamentals of these HVAC and FIRE FIGHTING systems in their coursework, and this workshop aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry practices. Through expert-led sessions, discussions, and hands-on studio work, the workshop familiarizes the students with current trends, market practices, and real-world applications, making them industry-ready.

This 2 Day Workshop equipped the students with,

  • A stronger understanding of how safety and comfort systems impact design.
  • Increased confidence in designing spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and code-compliant.
  • An appreciation for the technical coordination required in professional practice.
  • Necessity of Cross-disciplinary collaboration between architects, interior designers, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineers.

Workshop by Er. Sachin Save on “HVAC -Heat Load Calculation”

03rd Oct. 2024

A Lecture by Er Sachi Save provided a basic training about Calculating the HVAC Heat Loads of a given space. Impact of Façade & Fenestration Design as well as other factors related to building design & surrounding environmental context. A Lecture by Dr Hafeez Merchant gave the students a valuable insight about Current market trends / practices in residential & commercial sectors. Opportunities & the required Skill-set for Architects in the HVAC industry.
Students has benefitted w.r.t. the following aspects
1. HVAC System Selection & System Design Criteria.
2. Methods & Techniques for Heat Load Calculation.
3. Non-Conventional HVAC systems in current practices.
4. Onsite Challenges for HVAC system Design & Execution.
5. HVAC – A new Opportunity for Architects.

Vertical Studio Workshop on ‘Solar Passive Façade’

23rd , 24th  August & 4th Sept. 2024

The objective of this workshop was to introduce students thermal heat gain through façade, to understand the various software tools available for simulating daylight factor in the interior space and to enable better interaction between the vertical years by designing shading devices together. The studio was a good value addition to students. They were equipped with knowledge and software skills to use in their own design problem to develop and design energy efficient facades.

Sculpture Workshop Using Scrap Material at Indian Air Force Station, Devlali

21st , 22nd  August  2024

The third-year B.Arch students successfully designed and created a sculpture using scrap materials sourced from the scrapyard at the Indian Air Force Station, Devlali. This opportunity emerged when station officials approached the college to collaborate on the initiative. The students proposed multiple design concepts and refined them as per the requirements provided by the Air Force authorities. The workshop involved extensive hands-on work, making use of the available machinery for cutting, drilling, welding, and bending metal components. In total, three models were developed to align with the specified criteria. The activity proved to be both enriching and challenging, particularly due to the limited time frame within which the sculpture was to be completed. Nevertheless, the students successfully met the expectations and gained valuable practical experience through this exercise