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Aizawl, the 25th November 2022: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati graced the Architects Meet 2022 hosted and organized by the Mizoram Architect Forum (MAF) at the Auditorium, Administrative Training Institute, MINECO in the capital today.

The Architects Meet 2022 was divided into four sessions - the inaugural session, the seminar sessions and the panel discussion. Two renowned architects, Ar. Sanjay Mohe, Mindspace Architects and Ar. Prashant Pradhan, PP Architects were the speakers at the event.

Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati addressed the architects in this meeting. He highlighted the important role played by architects in how we utilize our living spaces. He stressed the need for the services of architects in urban enclosures with a special reference to Aizawl city and other urban towns in Mizoram.

He suggested that sensible design solutions can greatly reduce the impact of natural and man-made disasters, including earthquakes and landslides, which are common occurrences in Mizoram. The State, being in the Zone-V Earthquake Classification, requires architectural design solutions and interventions to mitigate such natural disasters. In this regard, Governor wanted the general public to be more aware of engaging the expertise of architects while planning and designing buildings.

He also underlined the need to be more environmentally responsible while planning. He also urged architects to design buildings that are more sustainable and energy efficient. This, he felt, will help in our fight against climate change and global warming. He believed that by doing this way people will help create a more sustainable society, beginning with the design of our homes.

Governor also suggested the incorporation of rooftop solar systems in your designs on buildings, for the generation of solar power. He concluded his speech by wishing the architects meet a grand success.

Full Speech of Governor: dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/speech-of-dr-hari-babu-kambhampati-honble-governor-of-mizoram-on-the-occasion-of-architects-meet-2022-organized-by-mizoram-architects-forum-at-ati-mineco-aizawl-on-25th-november-2022

Ar. Lalrinzuala Ralte, President, MAF, chaired the inaugural session. The session concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Ar. Malsawmkima Royte.