- When you sign up for the course, you have full access to all the learning components, and receive an IIHS-Infosys certificate** on completion.
- If you are curious about or interested in knowing more about HPB design, you can attend our ongoing Masterclass Webinars and/or Simulation Webinars, and in-person Immersive Workshops in multiple cities across India. For deeper learning and full access to our comprehensive learning resources, sign up for the course.
**Certificates are provided to participants who attend at least one workshop.
Learning Formats
Webinars
Live virtual sessions provide interactive opportunities with experts to share and clarify complex concepts.
Workshops
Practical, case-based workshops provide hands-on experience with HPBs design principles, and methods of performance analysis.
SLMs
You will benefit most from the course if you are:
An early career working professional in the building sector
A consultant with building design and allied businesses
A real estate development professional
At the end of the course, you will have:
An IIHS-Infosys Certificate of completion
World-class learning on a critical subject in the future of the building industry
Exposure to live projects and initiatives in the HPB sector
Free access to simulation software: DesignBuilder or IESVE
Become part of an emerging group of HPB practitioners in the country, connected through an alumni database, enabling networking and career opportunities
Meet your Faculty
Deepa Parekh

Deepa is an architect and building science professional. She has conducted more than 80 professional training programmes for over 6,000 learners, on building science concepts, simulation skills, and sustainability strategies. She serves as a faculty member at CEPT University and is an ECBC Master Trainer.
Geetha Krishnan

Gurneet Singh
Gurneet is a Director at the Environmental Design Solutions (EDS), based in India. He is a highly experienced sustainability and building performance diagnostics expert, and an educator. He has led the energy efficiency team at EDS for nearly 20 years, successfully implementing over 200 projects. He has been a longstanding advocate of Green Buildings and Net Zero Energy Buildings, helping developers, organizations, and state/ municipalities adopt green building certifications and energy efficiency codes. Presently, he is supporting building developers on various aspects of ESG, GRESB, GHG accounting, and sustainable procurement.
Prasad Vaidya
Prasad is the Faculty Director of the Designing High Performance Buildings for Net Zero course, and the Director of SDI, the world’s largest net zero building challenge for students. He is a LEED Fellow, and has worked on more than 150 HPBs across India, South Korea, the UAE and the USA, in a career spanning over 30 years. He has also been a Professor at and Area Chair for Building Energy Performance at CEPT University, a Principal at The Weidt Group, and a member of the Technical Resources Group for the Clinton Climate Initiative.
Samit Bhowmick
Samit is co-founder at VeraTatva, a collaborative consulting firm specialising in high performance, sustainable building design. He is also co-founder at Tarsa Analytics, a firm that focuses on IT applications and data analytics in the building sector. Samit is a Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the design and project management of MEP projects, for a variety of applications like power plants, ships, commercial buildings and cleanrooms. Samit is passionate about performance-based and environmentally-conscious design, as well as the use of technology in building design and operation.
Manoj Hegde
Manoj, Lead – Technical Assistance, ASSURE, IIHS, has over 15 years of experience in MEP design and project management, specialising in energy-efficient building technologies. This includes a 12-year stint at Infosys, where he led the design and execution of 20 million sq. ft. of greenfield and retrofit projects, and contributed to innovations around radiant cooling systems, and water and wastewater treatment technologies.
Sandhya Patil

Anmol Mathur

Amruthraj M N

Pooja Suresh Hollannavar

Hisham Ahmad
Hisham is a Senior Associate Director at Environmental Design Solutions (EDS), working on projects related to building code development, energy-efficient building design, and net-zero developments. He is also the founding member of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, IBPSA, India Chapter. He is a BEE-certified Master Trainer and an ECBC Expert Professional, and has conducted several training programs related to energy efficiency for architects, engineers, and building professionals in India and abroad.
Pooja Mundhe

Prasad Vaidya
Deepa Parekh
Rohan Parikh
Sandhya Patil
Geetha Krishnan
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our programmes, webinars, and workshops.
What certification or benefits do I receive if I sign up?
You will receive an IIHS–Infosys certificate on completion of the programme. You will also gain access to simulation tools (DesignBuilder or IESVE), live project exposure and membership in the alumni network for High Performance Building (HPB) practitioners.
How does this course help my career?
This course helps you build advanced design and technical skills, enabling you to deliver cost-effective, sustainable solutions that move your organisation towards net zero. You will also join an alumni network that connects you with other HPB practitioners.
How do I register or find more information?
You can register through the website via the ‘Register Now’ button, or write to assure-learning@iihs.ac.in for more information.
This course can be run exclusively for individual teams.
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