Value Proposition and Messaging

Vaibhav Kadam Vaibhav is an architect and graduate of Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai. He has worked with Stephane Paumier Architecture Design, atArchitecture, and Studio Lotus, along with contributing to the JJ Consultancy Cell. A long-time TRG member at SDI, he co-founded Studio.owl in 2025, focusing on sustainable and meaningful design. [...]

Unati Watwani Unati is an architect and currently works as an ESG & Sustainability Specialist for Real Estate at SuperHumanRace Pvt Ltd with nearly two years of experience in residential and commercial projects. With a Master's in Environmental Architecture, she focuses on sustainability, passive design, and net-zero practices. She has presented research at conferences [...]

Ronnii Titus R Ronnii has a Bachelor’s in Architecture from Lovely Professional University, Punjab and a Master’s from NIT Trichy specialising in Energy efficiency and sustainable architecture.

Pragathi Chandramouli Pragathi holds a Master of Architecture from UMass Amherst and is passionate about creating sustainable, people-centric spaces. A former Solar Decathlon finalist, she blends imagination, technical knowledge, and innovation to deliver environmentally responsive design solutions.

Pavithra Raj J S Pavithra is a sustainable architect with a solid foundation in both industry and research, currently working at AECOM EC India. With a year of industry experience and another year dedicated to research, has authored five research papers and holds a patent in ergonomic furniture design. Her expertise and passion extend [...]

Tanisha Agal Tanisha is an architecture graduate from SPA Delhi and former team lead and water sustainability expert for Team Hidayat at SDI 2023. She works as a Junior Architect at Sobha Realty, Dubai, and previously worked at IRD. She is a LEED Green Associate.

Janani Venkatesh Janani was part of the Core Team at SDI. She holds a Master’s in International Studies focusing on Global Energy and Climate Policy. She works as Climate Action Coordinator at West Neighbourhood House, Toronto, where she researches energy efficiency and decarbonisation strategies for community buildings. She is also a LEED Green Associate. [...]

Vaishnavi Janakiram Vaishnavi has a deep passion for architecture, especially in passive design and mechanical systems integration. She is dedicated to guiding participants and sharing her expertise to foster innovative, sustainable solutions. Her recent work experience as a green consultant has further enhanced her knowledge of sustainable design and technical approaches. [...]

Shreya Gupta Shreya is an architectural professional whose work and studies explore cities, buildings, and people across time and space. She focuses on resilience and circularity in urban systems through strategy and policy. She also writes, reads widely, and experiments with built-environment solutions rooted in traditional wisdom and contemporary needs. [...]

Shoumik Desai Shoumik has a total of eight years of experience in the field of architecture, research, and teaching sustainability. He has worked on various scale projects from urban design, architecture, interior design, thermal comfort, energy auditing, and post-occupancy evaluation. His area of expertise includes passive design, cooling systems, and mechanical systems. [...]