Workshops

Workshops

Cambridge International School, Kullu Workshop • 18/12/25

Title : Sowing the Seeds of Traditional Wisdom

IIT Ropar, in collaboration with North Studio, conducted a one-day interactive workshop on “Vernacular Structures and Indigenous Building Practices in the North-Western Himalayas” on 18 December for students of Cambridge International School, Kullu.

The workshop focused on sustainability, traditional craftsmanship, and climate-responsive design, and featured hands-on sessions in wood carving, handloom weaving, metal beating, and mud plastering. Through immersive and experiential learning approaches, students were introduced to the knowledge embedded in indigenous construction systems and encouraged to critically engage with sustainable building practices relevant to fragile mountain regions.

Mandi Workshop • 16/08/24

Conducted by: Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Vernacular Architecture (CEVA), Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Ropar, funded by the National Mission on Himalayan Studies, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

UNA Workshop • 23/09/24

Conducted by: Centre of Excellence on sustainable Vernacular Architecture, established at the Department of Civil Engineering IIT Ropar and Funded by National Mission on Himalayan Studies, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC).