Nurturing Environment Conscious Architects: TSAP

Imagine entering a building that greets you with comfortable natural light, a soothing movement of air, and materials that resonate with the earth. Not only is it an aesthetic treat, but it causes you to relax, feel healthy, and at peace with nature. This is the beauty of sustainable design in contemporary architecture.   From Aesthetic to Responsibility   For many years, architecture was motivated by looks, novelty, or practicality . Buildings went higher, facades became slicker, and cities became more congested. But in the process, architects came to understand that the places we build are not independent of the world—They belong to it. Each decision on material, design, and energy consumption can heal or further tax the environment.   Sustainable design is all about looking beyond the building. It is about looking forward to the long term, being in harmony with nature, and designing spaces that benefit mankind and the earth.   Learning from Nature   Contemp...

There is a growing demand in Industry for experts capable of providing services for evaluating the performance of a building project for its efficiency in terms of green design. The program of EDGE Expert Training is Accredited by International Finance Corporation.  The  EDGE Experts bring their skills, insights and thorough understanding of the EDGE software to instill confidence that a project is certifiably green. Their persuasiveness paves the way for a client to imagine and realize an entirely green project. At the individual level, becoming an EDGE Expert results in greater knowledge, career growth and an opportunity to promote professional work. At the firm level, credentialing your team helps to upskill the existing practice while attracting and retaining fresh talent. A sole practitioner, in-house staff or a member of an engineering or architecture practice can all become EDGE Experts. They are an integral force that binds the design process together while providing o...

Climate Change is a reality today and evidences are already being experienced in most parts of the world. The potential threat of climate change is tremendous and can affect the environmental as well as economics of the world. 'Lifestyle for environment ' is a movement initiated under Niti Aayog , to promote awareness and introduce Climate Change Action. Raising the overall awareness levels of the community and collective action alone has immense potential in creating a lasting impact. One significant area of deliberations and research is the revival of 'circular economy ', wherein 'the end of one life cycle of the product can mark the beginning of the other product '. Lifestyle For Environment (L.I.F.E.) is an India led global mass movement. The moment identifies contribution by stakeholders as Pro-Planet-People (P-P-P). India has immense resource of Traditional Knowledge Systems to learn and adopt from as a cultural continuum. The Higher Education Institutes...

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Celebrating World Water Day 2022 TSAP Students & Faculty initiative, with an aim to sensitize & create awareness about water resources & using these resources wisely. History of the Day The idea for this international day goes back to 1992, the year in which the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro took place. That same year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by which 22 March of each year was declared World Day for Water, to be observed starting in 1993. Later on, other celebrations and events were added. For instance, the International Year of Cooperation in the Water Sphere 2013, and the current International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028. These observances serve to reaffirm that water and sanitation measures are key to poverty reduction, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. The importance of water World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993,...

According to World Health Organization (WHO), a carbon footprint is a measure of the impact your activities have on carbon dioxide (CO2) produced through the burning of fossil fuels and is expressed as a weight of CO2 emissions produced in tones. If we have to act, it is NOW. You can contribute to reduce your carbon footprint at individual level. How? You need to first measure & keep track of your personal carbon footprint. This blog shall help to educate yourself on Simple Steps to reduce carbon footprint on Earth by adopting LOW CARBON LIFESTYLE. Lowering of carbon footprint however doesn’t happen overnight. By making small changes in our choices & actions in daily lifestyle can start making a difference. 1.TURN-OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT IN USE. Keep the thumb rule as; if you are going out of room for more than 15 Minutes, then you may choose to Turn-off lights. This small act can help to save energy, reduce electricity bills, helps to keep room cool & also help to e...