Organized with an aim of rethinking the way we live through innovative habitats; Habitat Innovation Conclave is a platform for new-age innovators who think about solving existing problems with a new approach.
The motto of the program is, 'Innovation and Sustainability: The Keys to our Future Habitats.' The Energy Efficient Building Design 2021 Batch and The Department of Mechanical Engineering, KU have come together to highlight the importance of energy efficiency, innovation, & habitat. Various stakeholders from all over the world will be sharing ideas on the topic. The major thematic areas of the Conclave include Innovative Building Materials, Building Codes Policies and Standards, Planning Design and Retrofitting with Emerging Technologies, Water and Sanitation, Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Women in Engineering and Habitat. Throughout the Conclave, participants will be engaged in product demonstrations, product simulations, paper presentations and panel discussions. The panel discussions include various speakers, including Deputy Director Dr. Roshan Raj Shrestha of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Deputy Chief of NEEP Narayan Prasad Chaulagain, President of NSET Dr. Amod Mani Dixit, Prof. Dr. Sangeeta Singh, Pulchowk Campus, Programme Manager of UN Habitat Pragya Pradhan, Founder of Abari Nripal Adhikary, Prof. Dr. Amy R Sapkota, School of Public Health Building, University of Maryland. Energy-efficient building design refers to the practice of designing buildings that consume minimal energy to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. This involves the use of a variety of techniques to reduce energy consumption, including the use of efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and insulation.
