GUEST LECTURE ON HOUSING AS A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL WELFARE: “INTEGRATING DESIGN POLICY AND COMMUNITY AND WELL BEING”

World Habitat Day Celebration – 7 October 2024

October 7, 2024, Lucknow: Babu Banarasi Das University’s
School of Architecture & Planning (SoAP) celebrated World Habitat Day
with a captivating guest lecture titled

“Housing as Catalyst for Social Welfare: Where Design, Policy, and Community Converge.”

Renowned architects, housing experts, and alumni of SPA, New Delhi —
Architect and Housing Planner Kushal Dubey (Partner Architect, Hasan & Kushal Architects)
and Architect and Housing Planner Gaurav Gupta (Principal Architect, De-Cape Studio)
shared their expertise, inspiring students to rethink the transformative power
of housing in fostering social welfare and community well-being.

Key Highlights of the Session:

• Highlighted policy interventions and community engagement strategies
• Showcased sustainable and inclusive design principles
• Ignited passionate discussions among students and faculty

“Our curriculum emphasizes holistic design and this lecture reinforced our
commitment to nurturing socially responsible architects.”

By merging design, policy, and community expertise, we can create thriving,
equitable spaces. This enriching experience has left an indelible mark on
our students, empowering them to craft a better tomorrow.