Prof. Jaffer AA Khan at Coimbatore Sustainability Conclave on 8th Feb 2013

Sustainability is a Myth or reality was the topic of discussion by Prof. Jaffer AA Khan, Director of MIDAS during the BuildMat 2013 Conferenec on 8th Feb. 2013. He showcased his works - particularly some large projects executed in Bangalore which incorporate key features that make the development really sustainable. He said" If we take ten steps towards Nature (Prakiriti), the Nature will come running towards us". But the problem is understanding nature- This was a big question. Architecture is just not building buildings- but much beyound it. It is a living organism he says..... !

Eminent Thinker JINAN KB lectures at MIDAS

Eminent Thinker and Artist Mr JINAN KB was at MIDAS from 1st to 2nd Feb to lecture students and staff at MIDAS on "Rethink" workshop. This booster workshop is the beginning of a series of events lined up by MIDAS for the year 2013.