A Talk by Sonam Wangchuk

The engineer, reformer, environmental activist from Ladakh addressed the students and faculty of CEPT University as part of the Faculty of Architecture: Lecture Series

Most local students had been the victims of an alien education system foisted on Ladakh.

Digital Tools to Uplift the Native Crafts of India

An Ignite Talk by CEPT student and alumnus wins first position at DigiFab Conference 2018

The pace of these technological developments is far beyond the advancement in craft practices of our culture. The current digital possibilities seem limited to supporting the culture of skill and making but collaboration amongst the developers and users can build a strong association between technology and nature.

Is Participatory Planning working for the Urban Poor?

An MURP student's paper selected for the 6th National Seminar on Architecture for Masses

Participatory planning is being used as a word of fantasy wherein the community has no role to play. This encourages dissatisfaction amongst the people and they lack a feeling of responsibility & ownership of the plan.

Prof. Alain Bertaud on Markets and Design

The lecture talked about the important role that urban planners should play

Cities are labour markets. If we accept this premise, only then can efficient urban planners enter. I am well aware that every year I’m learning more about the city. It changes every year; and you have to adapt to it.