Students from BSc. in Interior Design and Decoration and MSc. in Interior Design recently attended Municipalika – 17th International Exhibition and Conference on 29th November 2023. The students were accompanied by their Professors – Dr. Nischay N Gowda, Ar. Mohamed Rafiq S. and Ar. Aruvi D. The event not only broadened their horizons but also ignited a passion for shaping the cities of tomorrow.

Participating in events like these provides students with an immersive learning experience that goes beyond traditional classrooms. It offers a platform to interact with industry experts, gain insights into real-world challenges, and witness cutting-edge solutions. For BSc. in Interior Design and Decoration and MSc. in Interior Design students, such events serve as a bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application, fostering a holistic understanding of their chosen field.

The key topics discussed were as follows:

Waste-Water (AMRUT)

Trends in waste-water management took the spotlight, including city-scale filtration, water recycling in buildings, cost-effective technologies, septage treatment, and the concept of net-zero water management.

E-Governance
Best practices in e-governance were discussed, with a focus on citizen interfaces for building permissions, water supply portals, waste management, mobility management, cyber safety, and property tax and utility bill payment.

Credible and Quality Real Estate Development

Insights from RERA’s experience and best practices, along with the responses of builders, developers, and consumers, provided a comprehensive understanding of the real estate landscape.

Millennials at Campuses

Shaping the built environment for millennial learners became a captivating discussion, exploring concepts like breaking down walls, embracing closed-loop ecosystems, creating new-age libraries, inspiring cross-discipline, and implementing campus-wide IoT for optimized resources.

Sanitation and Integrated Solid Waste Management (SBM)

Learnings from the Swachh Bharat Mission were shared, focusing on innovative sub/super-structure toilet technologies, retrofits to existing toilets, and sanitation infrastructure for women and children.

Housing for All (PMAY)

The impact of the Housing for All agenda was critically assessed, showcasing success stories, identifying roadblocks, and exploring solutions for resources like land, finance, and building materials.

Green Buildings

Trends in green materials, products, and technologies were scrutinized, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in the construction industry.

Special Country Presentation by Australia

The presentations by Australia offered a global perspective providing international insights.

Integrated Solid Waste Management (SBM)

Best practices of net-zero waste were explored, including circular economy concepts, waste conversion technologies, construction and demolition waste recycling, waste-to-energy solutions, recycling practices, and achieving net-zero waste.

City Development Investment Conclave

The event delved into housing and infrastructure finance, exploring areas like PMAY, Smart Cities, AMRUT Cities, green financing, and other critical aspects of city and core infrastructural development.

Green Buildings

Insights on building green and energy-efficient structures covered topics like energy-saving design, passive design, bioclimatic architecture, and street lighting.

Millennials at Public Places

The event concluded with a focus on redesigning streets and parks for millennials, including fitness studios, health designs, hangout experiences in millennial cafes, restaurants, and pubs, and trends in interactive and digital signage design.

Connecting with Experts and Solution Providers

The students also had the opportunity to connect with experts and solution providers, fostering valuable networking and learning experiences. The venue served as a hub for exchanging ideas, exploring innovative solutions, and gaining insights from industry leaders.

Shaping Future Leaders and Cities

As BSc. in Interior Design and Decoration and MSc. in Interior Design students continue on their academic journey, the knowledge gained from such events like Municipalika equips them to make meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of urban development. The event served as a catalyst for their growth, igniting a passion for creating sustainable, resilient, and future-ready cities.