Saint-Gobain and CEPT University announced a strategic partnership to establish a climate-resilient Tech Commons Centre and foster research collaboration on sustainability, energy efficiency, and wellbeing in the built environment.
The collaboration brings together Saint-Gobainโs expertise in light and sustainable construction and CEPTโs leadership in education and research, creating a strong bridge between academia and industry through hands-on learning, real-world problem-solving in architecture, design, construction, and urban development. The centre will serve as a first-of-its-kind platform for building science, research, prototyping, skill development, and industry-led knowledge exchange in sustainable construction.
Speaking on the occasion, Sreedhar N., Senior Vice-President and CEO โ Asia Pacific and India Region, said, โSaint-Gobainโs sustainable solutions create climate-resilient building spaces that consume up to 40% less energy, reduce embodied carbon, improve circularity, enhance durability, deliver healthier and comfortable living spaces. Our aim is to advance sustainable and energy-efficient construction while placing well-being at the center. This shared vision is at the heart of our partnership with CEPT. Together, we will provide architecture students with a living lab for sustainable construction relevant to Indiaโs unique needs and create awareness in the next generation of talent that will shape the future of Indiaโs built environment for decades to come.โ
Highlighting the importance of the partnership, Prof. Barjor Mehta, President, CEPT University, said, “Universities have a vital role in creating knowledge that addresses real-world challenges. Through the Tech Commons Centre (TCC) and our collaboration with Saint-Gobain, we’re giving our students and faculty the chance to engage directly with building performance, sustainability and innovation. The TCC’s four hubs โ Building Science and Climate Resilience, Urban Intelligence and Digital Twins, Computational Design and Visualisation, and Communications and Media โ along with shared facilities, will bring academic inquiry closer to professional practice and push the sustainable built environment.”
