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ISHRAE Mumbai fosters collaboration in the industry

The group launched Architectonics to address the need for effective communication between architects and MEP professionals.

by Staff Writer

A programme for the architects and by the architects, Architectonics was successful in fulfilling its aim of creating and understanding the synergy between MEP professionals and the architecture community. This flagship programme launched by ISHRAE Mumbai Chapter  was held on July 19 at Hotel Sahara Star Mumbai, and was a novel attempt in getting all stakeholders – from end clients, builders, architects, MEP consultants, MEP contractors, system manufacturers to service providers – on a common platform.
The event brought together over 250 delegates and decision makers from the industry, including structural, MEP, landscaping, transportation, environmental and other consultants who are responsible in improving the performance and life-cycle of buildings. During the course of the event, discussions were held on net-zero buildings, campus planning and design, ‘connecting humans with nature’, MEP in architecture; and various case studies were showcased. Attendees had the opportunity to interact and learn from key dignitaries such as Mihir Sanghavi, president, ISHRAE Mumbai Chapter; Pradeep Bakshi, managing director & CEO, Voltas Ltd.; Amod Dixit, president, ASHRAE Mumbai Chapter; RN Joshi, president elect, ISHRAE Mumbai Chapter; Hiten Sethi, principal architect, Hiten Sethi Architects; Dr. Clayton Miller, assistant professor, Department of Building, National University of Singapore; Sandeep Shikre, principal architect, SSA Architects; Vivek Bhole, principal architect, Neo Modern Architects, among other industry players.
ISHRAE, an association of 28000 members of HVAC&R engineers and 10,000 student members across India with the presence in 41 cities, is committed to its goal of disseminating knowledge through training and courses. Architectonics is one of the many initiatives they undertake, including ISHRAE Certified Professional courses in the HVAC&R industry. The event was spearheaded by national president Vikram Murthy, Mihir Sanghavi (ISHRAE Mumbai Chapter president), Sanjay Kumar Verma (convener of Architectonics), and Sandeep Mendiratta (ISHRAE Mumbai Chapter program chair). Voltas Limited – a Tata Enterprise, were the main partner of the event.