Surinder Bahga

Proceedings of the Neo-international Conference on Habitable Environments Surinder Bahga

Publisher Marketing: A particular profession is generally confined to a constrained setting which signifies more than just the precise place where the profession dwells. The term NICHE embraces the experts' entire approach to the line of work- their profession. Earth is our niche and the conference theme endeavors to deal with both external (planning & architecture) and internal (architecture, interior and design) aspects affecting our planet through exchange of ideas and interaction at various levels. At present, we are confronted with environmental, socio - economic issues that will define our generation, outline our future, and test our resilience as neighborhoods, cities and cross national boundaries. In these arduous and demanding fiscal times when communities are ubiquitously struggling for economic survival, this opportune conference takes centre stage as part of a group of architectural events and proceedings. Commencing from present year, NICHE 2014 comprises of series of events with a strong global inclination devoted to pioneering technologies and expertise: from conservation to green initiatives, from urbanism to design, from habitat challenges to research. The NICHE 2014 conference's principle aim is to examine and observe how we can shift towards welfare and equity within habitable environment. To achieve this aim the conference will concentrate on various primary themes that all correlate closely to the focal notion of the conference. To join us in Lovely Professional University for this conference which would show considerable characteristics of the event for different disciplines. The conference will draw a National and International academicians, professionals, developers, environmentalists, students and policy makers for Habitable Environment. Contributor Bio:  Bahga, Surinder Sarbjit Bahga is a Chandigarh based architect, urbanist, author and photo-artist. He graduated in architecture from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1979. He works in the Department of Architecture, Punjab and have 34 years of practical experience in designing and supervision of various types of buildings, complexes and large campuses. He is also a keen researcher, a prolific architectural writer, and has co-authored six books. His books, Modern Architecture in India: Post-Independence Perspective (1993), New Indian Homes: An Architectural Renaissance (1996) are considered as landmarks in the history of contemporary architecture of India. He is an active member of many professional associations including the Indian Institute of Architects. His contribution to architecture has been largely recognized and his buildings/articles have been widely published in many architectural journals and books. Surinder Bahga is a Chandigarh based architect. He established the architectural organisation "Saakaar Foundation" in Chandigarh in 1984. His works are published in many journals and newspapers of repute. Mr. Bahga was given Sir M. Visveswaraya Award in 1995 by HUDCO for energy-efficient housing design. His Baptist Church at Chandigarh is selected by Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources and TERI as one of the best 41 energy-efficient buildings in India. He got Michael Ventris Award from Architectural Association, London. He has co-authored the books Modern Architecture in India: Post-Independence Perspective (1993), New Indian Homes: An Architectural Renaissance (1996). He has researched on a travelling exhibition "A Dream Realized" on life and works of Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret for Swiss Arts Council. He worked as Chairman of IIA, Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter for two terms (2008-2012).