IIT-K lays foundation stone for KSS bldg
The ceremony was officiated by director, IIT-K Professor Manindra Agrawal, and attended by deputy director prof Braj Bhushan, dean KSS professor Sachchida Nand Tripathi, senior officials from Kotak Mahindra Bank; deans and several faculty members of the institute and members of the KSS Advisory Council.
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The KSS building is envisioned as a LEED Platinum-certified and Net Zero Energy facility that integrates sustainable design, energy-efficient systems, and eco-sensitive construction practices. The building will be constructed using innovative green materials such as bamboo, hempcrete, engineered wood, mycelium-based materials, and recycled components and will serve as a hub for sustainability research and action.
Prof Manindra Agrawal said, "Today we laid the foundation stone for the building that will be a LEED Platinum, energy-efficient, green building, and I am confident that this building will accelerate our capacity to deliver high-impact translational research in sustainability."
Dean of the Kotak School of Sustainability, stated, "This space will allow us to convene experts, students, and stakeholders under one roof, pushing the boundaries of what sustainability science and innovation can achieve for India and the world."
Launched in Dec 2023, the KSS at IIT-K was established with financial support from Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited as part of its CSR initiative.
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