February 2017

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, CHANDIGARH-PUNJAB CHAPTER (2015-17)

IIA TIMES

Leading architects of Ludhiana and other major cities of Punjab from Indian Institute of Architects, Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter (IIACPC) attended the seminar on SAFE BUILDINGS IN SMART CITIES. The seminar was followed by installation of office bearers of IIACPC, Ludhiana Centre and other sub-centres of Punjab.

The seminar was organised to create awareness about the importance of safe buildings in smart cities. With the rapid urbanisation the need for safety of human beings in all buildings is a major cause of concern. The safety of the buildings can only be achieved with the involvement of qualified consultants in the design and construction process.

Experts from various cities of India i.e., Delhi, Chandigarh and Ludhiana delivered lectures on the importance of safe buildings in smart cities and had detailed discussions with the fraternity of architects and various consultants from all over North India.

Ar Surinder Bahga gave a presentation on importance of safe buildings in smart cities having specific reference to Ludhiana,

He said, "Ludhiana is one of the biggest city of Punjab in terms of urbanization / construction activity. it also falls in seismic ZONE IV. He emphasised that the safety of buildings can only be achieved with proper planning at the design stage."

Ar Sanjay Goel, Chairman of IIACPC in his detailed presentation on safety of buildings stressed upon the need for involvement of architects and other consultants right from design stage in every construction activity.

Ar Bimaldeep Singh of Ludhiana highlighted the safety factors to be taken into consideration while designing safe buildings. He emphasised on incorporating factors like structural safety, electrical safety, security and access control and environmental safety in the design process of buildings.

Ar Babika Goel from Monnet Steel explained the importance of steel in safe building design. She highlighted the different types of steel provided by Monnet Steel. Ar Yogesh Singla presented vote of thanks.

INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF NEW TEAM August 16, 2015

Special Issue

Installation Ceremony of IIA, Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter (2015-2017). Office bearers of Centres and Sub-Centres.

School of Architecture, MMU, Sadopur organized a National Conference on “Re-Discovering Cities” in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter. Prof Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana and Punjab and Administrator UT inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp. Prof Solanki said that cities are not equipped with adequate infrastructure to cope up with the increasing pressure of migration of rural population to urban areas. While referring to our hon’ble Prime Minister’s call to build 100 smart cities, Prof Solanki said that there was a dire need to improve the existing infrastructure of the cities to ensure healthy living of the residents. The governor also released book of conference proceedings which is a collection of 46 research papers from India and abroad. Prof Aradhana Jindal, convener, in her inaugural speech expressed deep concern on the growing menace of unorganized haphazard growth in the urban areas. She also said that the National Conference on Re-Discovering Cities was a humble attempt to bring together all the issues pertaining to the cities on a common platform and initiate dialogue on re-discovering our roots so that the challenges of rising urbanization are coped up. Ar Surinder Bahga, talked about the sorry state of our urban centres due to the problems of traffic congestion, poor transportation, parking, slums, sanitation, drinking water, etc and stressed on the need to gather ideas about future smart cities through the conference. On this occasion eminent architects SD Sharma and SS Bhatti were conferred upon with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their invaluable contribution to the architecture profession by the Governor. IIA, Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter and IIA, Ludhiana Centre were also honoured for bagging the second Best Chapter and the Centre award in the country respectively by the Governor. The two day conference was divided into three technical sessions: Historic Cities, Cities of 19th and 20th century and Smart Cities. Ar Surinder Bahga, Dr SS Bhatti, Ar Jit Kumar Gupta, Ar Sanjay Goel and Ar Sangeet Sharma chaired various sessions and expressed their invaluable opinions on the technical presentations by the speakers. In the Historic Cities session, the speakers expressed their views pertaining to the deterioration of historic core areas due to the impact of urbanization; impact of traffic and transport on the historic cores; impact of slums on historic precincts; transformation of Historic Cities/Spaces/Plazas/Squares due to changing socio-economic conditions; revitalization of the historic cores and planning lessons for modern urbanism. Er Himanshu Parikh, Aga Khan Award winner was the keynote speaker of the conference to speak on ‘Slum Networking- transforming settlements’ from within where he raised the issues of plight of rural settlements. The two day National Conference discussed the concerns and issues of the cities like inadequate basic services (water supply, sewage disposal and solid waste management); traffic and parking problems; high urban poverty and unemployment levels; increase in housing shortage and consequent urban slums; degraded urban health and environment (air/water quality); high energy consumption, lack of respect for built heritage and much more due to rapid growth of urbanization. The National Conference on Re-Discovering Cities was an attempt to bring together all the issues pertaining to the cities on a common platform and initiate dialogue on re-discovering our roots.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RE-DISCOVERING CITIES April 11, 2015

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Inaugural session.

Ar SD Sharma, receiving lifetime achievement award.

Dr SS Bhatti, receiving lifetime achievement award.

Architects from The Indian Institutes of Architects, Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter (IIACPC) celebrated ARCASIA day in Ludhiana which was attended by many leading professionals. It is celebrated every year on 17th September.

It was for the first time that ARCASIA day was celebrated in the region. Architects present in the meeting discussed in detail various International and national issues, including sustainability, green architecture and smart cities.

Leading architects from Ludhiana under banner of The Indian Institute of Architects, Ludhiana Centre (IIALC) celebrated World Architecture Day which was attended by nearly 100 professionals.

The theme of the seminar was “Public Spaces for All”. Architect Sanjay Goel, Chairman of The Indian Institute of Architects, Chandigarh Punjab Chapter (IIACPC) in his detailed presentation, touched upon the topic minutely.

He talked in detail about public spaces in Ludhiana like, Rose Garden, Rakh Bagh, P.A.U., Leisure Valley, Kipps Market, Model Town Market, Ghumar Mandi and Malls. He explained how Ludhiana is lacking when it comes to public spaces for the masses.

Public spaces are places which are accessible and enjoyable by all without a profit motive and take on various spatial forms, including parks, streets, sidewalks, markets and playgrounds. They make a city liveable. Good public spaces enhance community cohesion and promote health, happiness, and well-being for all citizens as well as fostering investment, economic development and environmental sustainability.

The World Architecture Day coincided with the 128th birth anniversary of late master architect Le Corbusier. Ar Amrita Taneja paid a tribute to him by giving a small presentation. She also talked about his major contribution to our nation in the form of City Beautiful “Chandigarh “.

A detailed presentation was also given by Rehau Polymers Manufacturers of Joinery & Plumbing Solutions. Ar Yogesh Singla Chairman of IIALC welcomed all the professionals & Ar Niranjan Kumar explained the theme. Ar Nishima Sharma presented the vote of thanks.

Five volumes of books edited by Surinder Bahga, architect are released by Chandigarh city’s Mayor Poonam Sharma in a glittering function held at Chandigarh. It was attended by 200 architects, engineers and planners.

Mayor Poonam Sharma in her speech said, “These fine books are excellent compilations of Journal of Indian Institute of Architects, these will be of immense value for students and architects globally.”

Architect Sanjay Goel, chairman IIA Chandigarh-Punjab Chpater explained that, “These books are excellent resource material and this literature will be very useful in all third world countries in particular.”

It is pertinent to mention here that Surinder Bahga was appointed as a chairman publication board of national body of architects: Indian institute of architects and editor of its journal (JIIA) in January 2013.His tenure was up till June 2015.

During this period he has considerably improved the journal. He introduced theme based issues on various topics related to architecture profession like hill architecture, disaster management, memorials ,sacred architecture, housing, green architecture, awards, heritage conservation, cities, sustainable architecture, landscape architecture, etc.

The JIIA has become collector’s item for students of architecture and architects alike as a reference material. Another major initiative was to appoint guest editors to fetch better talent across the country.

He received many complaints that some subscribers were not getting the journals in time or it is lost in the postal transaction, in addition scholars overseas were not getting it due to various reasons.

To preserve copies, all issues are made available in book format. It is titled JIIA Archives. It is an initiative taken up by the IIA in collaboration with White Falcon Publishing to preserve and share the knowledge, experience and innovativeness of Indian architects with wider and global audience.

JIIA Archives is a biannual compilation of six Journals in the form of a book available through various channels both internationally and in India.

ARCASIA DAY CELEBRATED September 17, 2015

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WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY October 6, 2015

Participants.

MAYOR RELEASES 5 BOOKS BY BAHGA September 28, 2015

Book Release Ceremony.

The four-day mega architectural building materials exhibition “INTEX EXPO“ was inaugurated by Ar Sanjay Goel and Ar Yogesh Singla, Chairman of IIACPC and IIALC respectively. Many leading architects from IIALC visited on day one. To give a smart look to residences, offices and factories in Ludhiana “Udan Media and Communications Pvt. Ltd.” has organized “Intex Expo-2015”, an Exhibition on Interiors and Exteriors in association with Indian Institute of Architects Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter and Ludhiana Centre.

This Expo was one of the highly rated events in Ludhiana. Leading manufacturing companies from abroad and across the country displayed their products. There were 95 Exhibitors and about 30,000 persons visited the show. INTEX EXPO is one of the leading events on Architecture, Construction, Building Materials, Engineering, Innovation and Interiors & Exteriors. Wide range of latest brands on Interiors and Exteriors comprising Building Technology, Modular Kitchens, Bath & Sanitary Fittings, Automatic Doors, Bathroom Fittings and accessories, Decorative Glasses, Wall Papers and many more brands displayed. Ludhiana has already been shortlisted to be a smart city out of 100 cities across the country. IIACPC's mission is to contribute its share to ensure that the city is the best amongst all smart cities in India. Seminar on smart cities was conducted by architects and consultants during the exhibition in the evening on day two. Many leading architects, town planners, interior designers, engineers, builders, developers, corporates, students and interested people from different parts visited the exhibition.

The Municipal Corporation (MCJ) of Jalandhar is all set to give a facelift to the BSF chowk soon. As the intersection is the first to be seen while entering the city both from the Delhi and Amritsar side, it is also known as the “gateway of the city”. The project was inaugurated by BJP MLA Manoranjan Kalia and Mayor Sunil Jyoti in the presence of prominent BJP leaders and BSF officials on Monday. The civic body is expected to complete the project within three months’ time and plans to dedicate it to the city on this Independence Day. Talking about the project, Mayor Sunil Jyoti said the chowk would be given a facelift at an estimated cost of Rs 42 lakh. “While we will be installing the National Flag at PAP Chowk situated on National Highway No. 1A, we have decided to install the Tricolor neon lights fitted in a steel frame that would sparkle at night. Also, we will have sparkling steel rods installed across the curvature that too will glow with the reflections of the vehicular lights,” said Jyoti. He also added that the chowk with BSF carved over it will be dedicated to the grit, valour and sports achievement of the border sentinels having its headquarters in the city. He said while the MCJ would be constructing the chowk presently, the BSF would be maintaining it thereafter. Though the project was initially part of the Smart City vision, the civic body had now decided to execute it on its own after it failed to figure in the smart city list. Also, the MC has planned various other projects like the development of the cycling track around the Bist Doab canal flowing through the city.

(Tribune News Service)

EXHIBITION OF ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS October 16, 2015

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Ludhiana Team.

Lamp Lighting Ceremony.

IIA, JALANDHAR SUB-CENTRE SPEARHEADED THE DEVELOPMENT OF BSF CHOWK, JALANDHAR April 18, 2016

View of newly developed BSF Chowk, Jalandhar.

Model.

Symposium on Smart Cities was organized by IIA Chandigarh Punjab Chapter and Ludhiana Centre which was attended by more than 300 Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Town Planners, Developers, students and citizens. Mayor of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria was the Chief Guest, who was very thankful to team IIA for inviting him to this knowledgeable symposium. Mayor explained in detail - past, present and future of Ludhiana with respect to Smart City status. He shared the outcome of meetings with the Central Government in last few months. He also announced that local Architects will be on the Advisory Committee of the Municipal Corporation soon. Ar Vijay Garg, member Council of Architecture and past National Joint Secretary of IIA spoke on financial model of setting up Smart Cities. This project requires PPP mode in big way so that dream Smart City can be realized. Every city has a different style of living culture, area, population and heritage. To fulfill aspirations of local citizens of the city the mindset of the people has to change. Ludhiana has the potential to do this. Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has an important role to play to make good presentation to the Government so that Ludhiana comes in the list of first 20 smart cities. Ar Rohit Jain treasurer of IIA Northern Chapter from New Delhi spoke about citizens of Ludhiana should be concerned about a privatization. Potable water is an essential and right of every citizen and the Government should not demand profit on the basis of inability to pay. Profit should not be made on running and delivery of water. Ar Surinder Bahga, a nominated councillor from Chandigarh Municipal Corporation in his address explained how he is assisting Chandigarh Corporation as architect to make Chandigarh further smart. Ar Mahesh Paliwal from New Delhi in his detailed presentation elaborated role of Landscape in Smart Cities. Ar Yogesh Singla and Ar Rajan Tangri welcomed all the guests on behalf of IIALC and Ar Sanjay Goel, Chairman Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter presented vote of thanks.

Indian Institute of Architects, Jalandhar Sub Centre, in association with Senior Citizens Environment Saver Committee (Jalandhar), celebrated a “Plantation drive” for a step towards assuring a green future for the state. More than 150 trees/plants of various species ranging from traditional trees like Banyan, Neem and Peepal to flowering and fruit trees like Amaltaas, Mango, Guava, etc. were planted in and around the community centre of Chhoti Baradari, Jalandhar. A team of architects comprising of Ar SS Bajwa, Ar Gagan Ghai and Ar J J Singh coordinated with the members of Senior Citizen Environment Saver Committee and were supported by ACC group for the procurement of the required plants and refreshment.

The event was presided by local Municipal Councillor H S Bawa and was executed successfully with the efforts of renowned philanthropist and President of Senior Citizen Environment Saver Committee, Lakhwinder S Multani.

SYMPOSIUM ON SMART CITIES ORGANISED October 19, 2015

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Inaugural session. Lamp lighting.

TREE PLANTATION DRIVE BY IIA, JALANDHAR SUB-CENTRE

July 19, 2015

Tree plantation drive in Jalandhar.

Three Architects - Pritpal Singh Ahluwalia, Bimaldeep Singh and Yogesh Singla were honored and given certificates of merit during Annual National Convention. In NATCON , Bengaluru, Architects Lokesh Gupta, Arpan aggarwal and PPS Ahluwalia honoured on 1-3 December, 2016.

Leading architects from Ludhiana under banner of The Indian Institute of Architects, Ludhiana Centre (IIALC) gathered on a platform to discuss the role of architects in the smart city mission. The Panellist were Municipal Commissioner Ludhiana- Ghanshyam Thori, Mayor Ludhiana- Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria. Ar Surinder Bahga Past Chairman IIA Chd-Pb Chapter, Ar Sanjay Goel-Chairman IIA Chd-Pb Chapter, Ar Yogesh Singla Chairman, IIA Ludhiana Centre and Ar Bimaldeep Singh. The event was attended by nearly 200 professionals from all parts of North India. Ghanshyam Thori explained in detail the format of the smart city planning to the architects and designers. He explained what factors are being developed under smart city mission like, Area Based Development , Cultural integration and Façade control, Providing cycle tracks, 10% solar energy for every building in Ludhiana, Solid waste management, Storm water management, and utilities like water, Wifi, & other utilities. Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria assured the designers that the

Ar. Pritpal Singh Ahluwalia is Jt. Hon. Secretary of IIA Chandigarh -Punjab Chapter, Ar. Bimaldeep Singh is Press Secretary of IIA Ludhiana Centre, and Ar Yogesh Singla is Chairman of IIA Ludhiana Centre. The two day National Convention was attended by more than 1000 architects from all parts of India and abroad. Lectures on different topics related to theme of convention "People and their Spaces" were delivered by expert architects. National Council meeting of Architects also took place during Convention which was attended by Ar Sanjay Goel Chairman IIACPC & National Council member of IIA. A cultural programme was also organized during NATCON and Architects from Punjab performed bhangra in Kolkata. Patiala sub centre was specially recognized among all sub centres in India for enrolling maximum members in IIA during last three months .

government shall provide all resources to the design teams in Ludhiana. He asked the architectural fraternity to come forward and be a part of the smart city mission planning. Ar Surinder Bahga, a nominated councillor in M.C. Chandigarh reiterated that People of Ludhiana and the authorities have a big task ahead to provide an effective integration of physical, digital, and human systems in built environment to deliver sustainable, prosperous and inclusive future of its citizens. Ar Yogesh Singla brought to the attention that IIA Ludhiana Centre has formed various committees headed by senior architects of IIA-LC to provide valuable ideas to the authorities. These committees will help in creating a common platform where the public participation of professionals will help authorities in understanding the needs of the People. Ar Bimaldeep Singh emphasized need of a Pan-City Online Building Plan Approval System and doing away with the existing Manual System. He highlighted that the Digital system shall make the process of building plan less cumbersome, more transparent, leaves a little scope for corruption. The approval process should not take more than 7 days and there should be no need to visit the M.C. Offices for approvals. Elaborating further, he explained that for area based development Architectural competitions should be held and the designs should be uploaded on a portal. The Views and feedback should be taken from the general public. The final designs should be implemented keeping the public acceptability in view. Ar Sanjay Goel, Being as one of the Board of Directors of Smart City Mission Ludhiana assured that he shall be a bridge between the architects of Ludhiana and the Smart city Design team of Ludhiana City. Ar Rajan Tangri, Jt. Secretary expressed his gratitude on behalf of Ludhiana architects for including Ar. Sanjay Goel as Board of Directors of Smart City Ludhiana.

ARCHITECTS FROM IIACPC HONOURED November 23, 2015

PANEL DISCUSSION ON SMART CITIES: ROLE OF ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS (On The Occasion Of First Anniversary Celebrations Of Smart City Mission.) June 26, 2016

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Ludhiana Mayor addressing audience.

Three architects got certificates of merit.

Indian Institute of Architects, Ludhiana Centre celebrated World Environment Day today in the presence of newly elected President of Council of Architecture Biswaranjan Nayak, who was Chief Guest on the occasion and Architect Vijay Garg, Vice President of COA who was Guest of Honour. Architect Punit Sethi, Chairman Haryana Chapter congratulated the fraternity on the occasion of World Environmental Day and reiterated the resolve that architects can bring about the much needed change towards improvement of the world environment. Ar Shamit Manchanda Chairman Northern Chapter congratulated newly elected President and Vice President of COA and hoped that the much needed change in education and profession will come about soon . Ar Vijay Garg laid stress on reforms required in the architectural education and in upliftment of the profession. He emphasized the need for improving the aptitude of students joining architecture as well as the faculty engaged in teaching .

Ar Nayak talked about the need of the healthy dialogue between architects and regulatory bodies. He also emphasized that architects in private practice, government jobs, and teaching must be aware of each others' spheres, strength and challenges. Other speakers who have given their presentations are Ar Surinder Bahga, Ar Ameet Babbar, Ar Sanjay Goel, and Ar PPS Ahluwalia. Ar Balbir Verma, Past President of the Indian Institute of Architects also graced the occasion.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATED June 5, 2016

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COA President, Vice President with other delegates.

Ar Balbir Verma lighting the lamp.

Chapter Team.

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Architects from the Indian Institute of Architects, Ludhiana Centre celebrated Engineers Day in association with Bosch India a leading name in power tools. The meeting saw city’s renowned engineers, architects, who were invited to have an interaction. The day was celebrated as a remarkable tribute to the greatest Indian Engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. The panel of experts showcased, products ranging from construction tools to measuring tools. Topics related to the technology of measuring tools and benefits of measuring tools were briefed along with discussion of new product launches.

Second annual Smart Building Material exhibition "Intex Expo-2016" was inaugurated by Chief Guest Ghanshyam Thori, Ludhiana Smart City Limited CEO and Commissioner of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation. The leading Architects of Ludhiana under the banner of IIALC supported “Intex Expo-2016” and inaugural function was attended by IIA Office bearers, Executive Members & other leading Architects of Ludhiana and Punjab. Thori explained the use of latest and Innovative Smart building materials not only in Smart buildings but in Smart Cities also. He also visited many exhibitors and took a lot of interest in new building materials.

IIA, AMRITSAR SUB-CENTRE ACTIVITIES

IIA Amritsar Sub-Centre has organized An Architects Meet on 5th March, 2016.

On 17th March, 2016, an interactive session with Pakistan Architect Ali Zafar Qazi was held.

Build-N-Design Exhibition was held from 16-18 September, 2016. It was inaugurated by Punjab Minister Anil Joshi.

Interaction with Delhi Minister Architect Satyender Jain was held on 31st December, 2016. Ar Sanjay Goel, Chairman of Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter and Director of Ludhiana Smart City Ltd., explained the importance of smart building materials in upcoming Smart Cities & Buildings. Expert views on architecture and building materials were also expressed by Ar Yogesh Singla, Ar Harsharan Singh, Ar. Palka Nagpal, Ar Sandeep Grewal, Ar Rajan Tangri, Ar Ankur Bhandari, Ar Simarpreet Kaur, Ar Pooja Vermani and Ar Khushboo Bansal. G S Dhillon from “Udan Media and Communications Pvt Ltd” is the mind behind this great annual exhibition which is also supported by the Ludhiana Sanitary & Pipes Traders Association and Ludhiana Builders Association. This four days Expo was one of the highly rated one stop event in Ludhiana. Leading building materials manufacturers from all over the country participated in it. There were 110 participants who were showcasing latest trends and technologies on everything pertaining to Interiors and Exteriors. About 30,000 persons visited during the four days mega event. Large range of latest brands on Interiors and Exteriors comprising of Building Technology, Bath & Sanitary Fittings, Modular Kitchens, Automation technology, Decorative Glasses, Wall Papers, Tiles, Radium Flooring, Hardware, Upholstery, Floorings, Paints etc were displayed in the Exhibition.

BUILDING MATERIALS EXHIBITION October 7, 2016

Lamp lighting ceremony.

ENGINEERS DAY CELEBRATED September 15, 2016

Healthy interaction.

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Fragility of the hill areas and challenges of planning and designing has become a major thrust area in the present context. It has become a major challenge to arrest the process of degradation and ensure a sustainable development of the Himalayan region. Thus, a national symposium on “Challenges of Planning & Designing on Hills” was organized jointly by the Department of Architecture, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (HP) and Indian Institute of Architects (Chandigarh-Punjab & Himachal Chapter) from Sept 30-Oct 01, 2016 at NIT Hamirpur (HP). The architects, planners, engineers, faculty of architecture and civil engineering streams, research scholars attended the symposium from 25 different colleges of North India. The symposium was graced by Chief Guest, Ar Biswaranjan Nayak, President Council of Architecture (CoA). Guest of Honour Ar Vijay Garg, Vice-President CoA and Chief Architect, HPPWD NK Negi, Ar Surinder Bahga, Nominated Councillor, MC Chandigarh and Ar Sanjay Goel, Chairman; IIA, Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter. The symposium was coordinated by Prof Minakshi Jain, Ar Neetu Kapoor as coordinator and Dr IP Singh as Chairman. The objective of this symposium was to create awareness and learning of the subject matter coherently through an understanding of different aspects of vernacular hill architecture and strategies for planning and designing of hill settlements. Participants were engaged in the interactive lectures and discussions from the leading architects, planners, academicians and researchers on the design, construction and challenges in hills and possible solution to the problems which is a major area of concern.

The technical committee prepared a dynamic programme and had an impressive roster of well-known speakers namely for this two-day symposium Ar NK Negi, Ar Surinder Bahga, Ar Nilanjan Bhowal

and Ar Sanjay Goel lead it on the very first Day and Prof Minakshi Jain, Prof Pushpalata, Ar Jyoti Pandey and Er RK Garg on the next Day.

Apart from the excellent symposium, around 20 Heads from different architecture colleges joined NIT, Hamirpur for a unique and memorable evening with experts and meeting with CoA team.

On the concluding note, it was observed that the speakers represented the region’s best of Hill Architecture and provided an excellent opportunity for our fellow colleagues to imbibe and learn and keep abreast of the exciting developments in our field. The participants enjoyed much more that Hamirpur had to offer, state-of-the-art infrastructure, a unique blend of nature and hills, and traditional way of life as well as its multi-cultural heritage.

(Text by Ar Pappal Suneja)

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CHALLENGES OF PLANNING AND DESIGNING ON HILLS October 1,, 2016

Delegates at the symposium.

Felicitation ceremony.

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Convention on Innovative Materials & Technology (CIMAT) was organized by The Indian Institute of Architects, Patiala Sub-Centre in association with AV Marketing. In the convention various possibilities of the use of new innovative materials were discussed along with a detailed discussion on new innovative building techniques. Many architects from Chandigarh and all over the Punjab like Ludhiana , Jalandhar , Amritsar , Bathinda took part in this convention.

Architect Pritpal Singh Ahluwalia, Jt Hon Secy, IIA Chandigarh- Punjab chapter and member of Indian Green Building Council explained geothermal technology, water treatment by using plants, electricity generation by using heavy foot fall, etc. In the panel discussion panelists were Ar Sanjay Goel, Chairman IIA CPC and Director SPV Smart city Mission Ludhiana, Ar Surinder Bahga, Ar LR Gupta, Chairman IIA Patiala, Udit Bansal, MD Ashok Foam Pvt Ltd, Ar RS Sandhu, Treasurer IIA CPC and Vice Chairman IIA Patiala, Ar Indu Arora, and Ar Paramjit Singh Mahoora, Prof Architecture GNDU, Amritsar. All these panelists discussed various innovative & unconventional materials which can help in saving our environment and various cost cutting ideas, along with assurance of safety and aesthetics of the buildings. The main focus was on the role of architects to ensure sustainability and use of green building materials which are energy efficient and eco-friendly.

After the grand success of NICHE 2014 and completion of 100 years of Indian Institute of Architects, Lovely Professional University in collaboration with The Indian Institute of Architects, Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter has organized the second edition of the International Conference, titled “Neo-International Conference of Habitable Environments” NICHE-2016 from 11 to 13 November, 2016 dealing with Architecture, Planning and Design. Supporting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission of Smart Cities, professionals from various backgrounds has contributed towards the aim of the conference with their expertise. NICHE-2016 comprised of series of events with a strong global inclination devoted to pioneering technologies and expertise from smart to sustainable initiatives. The conference was focused on growth, innovation, skills and sustainability with the goal of making India a better place to work and live.

Various international and national speakers for the NICHE-2016 delivered their talks. They included Ar Mathew Taylor from Australia, Dr Arlene Plevin from USA, Prof DS Meshram, President ITPI, Dr PSN Rao, Chairman UDAC, SM Chaudhary, Bamboo Expert to name a few.

The main objective of this conference was to share experiences of various experts from the field of build environment. To achieve same, the conference aimed towards sustainable environment through the sub themes of urban planning and infrastructure, sustainable built environment, Design innovations, etc.

IIA, Jalandhar centre organized a Professional Meet which was attended by more than 100 professionals.

CONVENTION ON INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY, CIMAT 2016 August 6, 2016

NICHE- 2016 HELD November 13 , 2016

Panel discussion.

NICHE - 2016 team.

Dignitaries on stage.

Space has always been the spiritual dimension of architecture. It is not the physical statement of the structure so much as what it contains that moves us.

Arthur Erickson

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A one-day capacity building workshop on Punjab Energy Conservation Building Code was held today at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) in Sector 26 here.

Indian Institute of Architects and National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research are jointly organizing 37 programs in the State of Punjab to impart training on newly-passed Punjab Energy Conservation Building Code. Punjab is the eleventh state in India where this energy code will be implemented.

Experts spoke on how the new building code will help in saving energy in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and lighting in the buildings. The workshop started with a welcome address by Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Professor in National Institute of Technology, Chandigarh.

Architect Surinder Bahga who has co-authored the Punjab ECBC explained that how this code came into existence, what steps were taken to involve different stake holders to draft this code.

Architect Gaurav Shorey who is on the panel of Bureau of Energy Efficiency gave a talk on Designing buildings envelope. Shorey shared his views about saving energy in service hot water, pumping and electrical power.

Engineer Money Khanna from Punjab ECBC cell deliberated on various enforcement models, government notifications and ways to implement this code. Ar PPS Ahluwalia is coordinating all ECBC programmes in Punjab.

Officials of Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) gave presentations on the role of PEDA in promoting non-conventional energy sources in the state and the work being done by a special cell set up in PEDA for creating awareness about Punjab Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC). The workshop concluded with open discussions and identification of ECBC professionals.

There is a plan to implement this code on government and private buildings. It is aimed at reducing the consumption of electricity in buildings. Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) was asked to take necessary steps to prepare and implement this code according to the needs of the state.

PEDA had given this assignment to Indian Institute of Architects, Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter. Architects Surinder Bahga and Archana Chaudhary worked on this code for nearly one year and authored it. One Technical Committee was formed consisting of officials of Punjab Department of Architecture, Housing and Urban Development, Public Works Department, Local Government and Punjab State Power Corporation Limited and PEDA.

After many meetings, discussions and deliberations the final draft of this code was prepared and submitted to Government of Punjab for approval. In first phase, code was prepared and its book is published and now a campaign has been launched to train architects, builders, planners and other stake holders.

PUNJAB ENERGY CONSERVATION BUILDING CODE: FIRST TRAINING PROGRAMME - 2017 January 20, 2017

Session in progress in NITTER.

Inaugural Session.

The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is the National body of Architects in the country. Established in 1917, the institute today has more than 20,000 members and plays a major role in promoting the profession of architecture by organising and uniting the Architects of India to promote aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession both in Practice and in Education. IIA is represented on various national and international committees connected with architecture, art and the building industry and is also actively associated with International Union of Architects (UIA) Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation of Architects (SAARCH).

NEW BOOK ON ARCHITECTURE PUBLISHED August 16,

"MODERN REGIONALISM: The architecture of Sarbjit Bahga" is a monograph on the selected works of Indian architect Sarbjit Bahga. He has more than three-and-a-half decades of practical experience in designing of various types of buildings, complexes and large campuses. His completed works include an eclectic and impressive range of administrative, recreational, educational, medical, residential, commercial and agricultural buildings. His building designs are innovative and responsive to function, climate and materials. He is a staunch modernist and an ardent, yet not blind, admirer of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Louis Kahn. He

is three-time recipient of the World Architecture Community Awards. His name has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for designing the “longest covered concrete corridor” in Vidya Sagar Institute of Mental Health, Amritsar. Bahga is also a keen researcher, and a prolific architectural writer. He has eight books to his credit. His books are considered as landmarks in the history of contemporary architecture in India.

The main focus of this book is to present a few selected works of the architect which portray his prolific approach to the designs of the diverse range of building types. Of more than 200 projects he has designed, only 54 have been included in this treatise. These projects have been subdivided into seven categories i.e., Office Buildings, Recreational Buildings, Educational Buildings, Healthcare Buildings, Residential Buildings, Public Infrastructure, and Agricultural Buildings.

The book is authored by Supreet Singh Bahga, a Doctorate from Stanford University, USA, and Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

Christopher Charles Benninger, a renowned American-Indian architect/planner, and allumnus of MIT, and Harvard University, USA, has written the foreword essay, "In Search of an Indian Architecture: Modern Regionalism."

( Book is available on: www.amazon.in www.amazon.com)

OFFICE BEARERS Chairman: Ar Sanjay Goel Vice Chairman: Ar Sarbjit Singh Bahga Hon Treasurer: Ar Rajinder Singh Sandhu Jt Hon Secretary: Ar Pritpal Singh Ahluwalia Jt Hon Secretary: Ar Dinesh Chander Bhagat EXECUTIVE MEMBERS Ar Sanyam Bahga Ar Arjun Deep Ar Lokesh Gupta Ar Paramjit Singh Moohra Ar Rajan Tangri Ar Anju Bala

IIA JALANDHAR CENTRE OFFICE BEARERS Chairman: Ar Jaswinderjit Singh Vice Chairman: Ar Hemant Bhandari Hon Treasurer: Ar Satinder Singh Bajwa Jt Hon Secretary: Ar Davinderpal singh Jt Hon Secretary: Ar Manmeet Arora EXECUTIVE MEMBERS Ar Lalit Verma Ar Udayveer Singh Ar Anshu Nandi Ar Aman Makol Ar Atul Singla Ar Shruti H. Kapur Ar manjinder Singh

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IIA BATHINDA CENTRE OFFICE BEARERS Chairman: Ar Anmol Pupneja Vice Chairman: Ar Bupunder Pal singh Hon Treasurer: Ar Vikas Bansal Jt Hon Secretary: Ar Ishwar Garg Jt Hon Secretary: Ar Vandana Yadav EXECUTIVE MEMBERS Ar Ripu Daman Singh Ar Manisha Goyal Ar Madan Lal Ar Aman Khiva Ar Mitakshi

EDITOR IIA TIMES Ar Sarbjit Singh Bahga Email: bahga.sarbjit@gmail.com

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