The SELCO Foundation recently hosted the “Mizoram Architect’s Roundtable” at Aijal Club, gathering over 25 architects, government officials, and experts to explore climate-smart architectural solutions tailored to low-resource settings in Mizoram. The roundtable focused on developing designs that are energy-efficient, climate-adaptive, and disaster-resilient, aligning with the state’s unique environmental and geographical needs.
Attendees included architects, civil engineers, faculty from Mizoram University’s Department of Planning & Architecture, and representatives from key government departments such as Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, Horticulture, Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Women & Child Development, PMAY-U, and the National Urban Livelihood Mission. CodNERC and other NGOs also contributed, fostering collaboration on sustainable urban planning strategies for vulnerable communities.
Discussions centered on creating designs that minimize environmental impact and enhance disaster resilience—critical in a region frequently exposed to natural calamities. Participants shared insights on integrating sustainable practices into urban planning to benefit low-income and tribal communities.
A notable announcement at the event was the launch of a “Call for Design” by Dr. R. Lalnunmawii, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs. This initiative invites proposals for a Tribal Arts and Development Centre in Mizoram, aimed at preserving traditional arts while promoting sustainable infrastructure. The project, supported by SELCO Foundation, seeks to advance local architecture with community-centered, eco-friendly designs.
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