Join this masterclass led by Siddhartha Wig, the chief project architect of Akshay Urja Bhawan, the office building for the Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA).

This session is the seventh in a series of expert-led sessions capturing critical insights from High Performance Building (HPB) design in practice, to help participants connect classroom learning with on-site execution.

Overview: Akshay Urja Bhawan is an exemplar of HPB principles, shaped by a thoughtful, climate-responsive design approach. This masterclass unpacks the thinking behind the building through the perspective of its chief architect, Siddhartha Wig, paired with the first-hand experiences of Sukhchain Singh, who represents the project’s client institution and user base.

This session offers a rare, two-sided glimpse into what climate-responsive design looks like in practice.

What You’ll Learn:

• The factors guiding the design of Akshay Urja Bhawan, and how HPB design principles address them.
• An occupant’s perspective on building performance and everyday use.
• Lessons for applying HPB principles to public sector and institutional buildings.

About the Speakers:

Siddhartha Wig, Co-founder, The Elements
Siddhartha’s practice focuses on creating sustainable, energy-efficient buildings that balance functionality with environmental responsibility.

Sukhchain Singh, Project Manager, New and Renewable Energy Department, Government of Haryana
Sukhchain brings an occupant’s perspective to the session, offering first-hand insights into the building’s day-to-day functionality.

Moderator: Sandhya Patil
Lead – Technical Assistance, ASSURE, IIHS

Mode of Learning: Online

Language: English

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a landmark public sector project.