Value Proposition and Messaging

Prachi Sharma

Vinita Lulla Vinita Lulla is an Architect, IGBC AP, and Assistant Professor at SMEF’s Brick School of Architecture, Pune. She mentors students in net-zero design and sustainability and received the Outstanding Faculty Award at Solar Decathlon India 2025 for excellence in climate-responsive architectural education.

Ambika Kannusami Ambika is pursuing her Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design at Columbia University GSAPP, New York. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from NIT Tiruchirappalli and has professional experience as a Project Architect at Khosla and Anand Architecture and Interior Design, where she managed hospitality and residential projects. Her interests [...]

Ruark Figueiredo Ruark has been practicing architecture since 2010. He has his own practice and has worked on several prestigious Church projects and Auditorium projects. He is the Assistant Professor at IES COA. His research work is in the field of cooling, and different materials in Cooling Methods and Systems. He is a Provisional [...]

Rakesh Shankar Rakesh is a dedicated Mechanical Engineering graduate with a passion for sustainable energy, fluid mechanics and thermal sciences. His research in energy solutions, coupled with his skills in modelling and simulation, drives his commitment to advancing innovative technologies. With a solid academic foundation, he is eager to contribute to impactful projects. [...]

Rehan Naik Rehan is a Graduate Trainee Engineer at Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd. He supports teams in applying modern MEP and structural tools, with a focus on construction feasibility and management.

Harshada Akolkar Harshada is an architect and holds a Master’s in Environmental Architecture from Pune University. She is an experienced professional and has worked on diverse projects ranging from architectural building design to policy implementation of energy conservation building code. She has also worked as an assistant professor in an architecture college and was [...]

Chinmayi MS Chinmayi is an architect and her interest in sustainability started at Auroville where she worked on Earth construction and site coordination for 2 years. She enjoys teamwork and organising and is past participant of SDI from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Challenges.

Arya Unde Arya is a Senior Sustainability Consultant with four years of experience in delivering environmentally responsive building projects. Her expertise lies in environmental architectural design, with certifications including LEED, IGBC, and GEM Environmental Clearance. She specialises in carbon footprint assessment across diverse sectors and currently manages residential, commercial, and industrial green certification projects. [...]

Saksham Choudhary Saksham is a Junior Architect with three years of active involvement in SDI as a participant, former team lead, and division winner. He aims to bring his design experience and commitment to sustainable architecture to mentoring teams as a TRG member.