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Badrinath-Kedarnath to become smart in crowd and traffic management
We have been altitude with the responsibility of making Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand a ‘spiritual and smart city’. we are also working on the design of Gangotri and Yamamori. the biggest challenges in the increasing number of tourists in these geographically sensitive cities.

Badrinath-Kedarnath to become smart in crowd and traffic management
We have been altitude with the responsibility of making Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand a ‘spiritual and smart city’. we are also working on the design of Gangotri and Yamamori. the biggest challenges in the increasing number of tourists in these geographically sensitive cities.

Badrinath-Kedarnath to become smart in crowd and traffic management
We have been altitude with the responsibility of making Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand a ‘spiritual and smart city’. we are also working on the design of Gangotri and Yamamori. the biggest challenges in the increasing number of tourists in these geographically sensitive cities.

Badrinath-Kedarnath to become smart in crowd and traffic management
We have been altitude with the responsibility of making Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand a ‘spiritual and smart city’. we are also working on the design of Gangotri and Yamamori. the biggest challenges in the increasing number of tourists in these geographically sensitive cities.

1632 crore Shakti Corridor is being constructed from Sriyantra Temple to Gabbar Mountain in Ambaji Tirtha
The Ambaji Shrine, located in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, renowned in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and a symbol of faith for millions of devotees, will soon become an ideal Temple Town. The Gujarat government has developed a master plan worth ₹1,632 crore. This plan has been prepared keeping in mind the needs of the Ambaji Mata Temple for the next 50 years. The proximity of the Ambaji Shrine to Rajasthan will directly impact Mount Abu, as Ambaji is only 50 kilometers away.

A Shakti Corridor centered on Sati stories will be built at Ambaji at a cost of Rs 1,632 crore; work will begin after Diwali
The Ambaji shrine in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, renowned in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and a symbol of faith for millions of devotees, will soon become an ideal Temple Town. The Gujarat government has developed a master plan to build a Shakti Corridor worth 1632 crore rupees. This plan has been developed keeping in mind the needs of the Ambaji Mata Temple for 50 years. This will also impact Mount Abu, which is only 50 kilometers away. Tourism will increase there as well.

Mayor visits Dumas Sea-Face project, inauguration to be held in 6 months
Mayor Dakshesh Mavani, Standing Chairman Rajan Patle and other officials visited the ongoing work of the Dumas Sea-Face project on Friday.

Signature Bridge sets the stage for Beyt Dwarka’s transformation
The Government is preparing to embark on a significant development project for Beyt Dwarka, leveraging the near-completion of the Signature Bridge that connects Okha to the island. This project aims to transform Beyt Dwarka into a prominent recreational and religious tourism destination.

Now a 1200 Crore Shakti Corridor in Ambaji
A ‘Shaktipath’ road will be built connecting the heart place of Mata Sati (Gabbar) and Visha Yantra (Temple) in Ambaji.

CII-IGBC Green Gujarat Summit 2025: More than 350 stakeholders came together
Gujarat has emerged as one of the leading states in India in promoting green buildings and sustainable urban development.

Divya Bhaskar – City News
Surat Corporation’s corporate building, along with earthquake, energy and water saving, will also have a water harvesting system in both the 27-storey towers.

Training programme on ‘Low Carbon Buildings Transition’ at CII House, Ahmedabad
Under the leadership of “Mr. Jayesh Hariyani and Mr. Taral Shah,” the “IGBC Ahmedabad Chapter” successfully inaugurated the two-day training programme on ‘Low Carbon Buildings Transition’ at CII House, Ahmedabad on 27th March 2025.
Elev8 2025: Architecture Practice Shaping a Lasting Legacy by Jayesh Hariyani
In the ever-evolving landscape of architecture practice, creating a lasting legacy requires more than just technical expertise and individual creativity. It requires collective effort and collaboration. In that context, architect Jayesh Hariyani, CMD, Senior Principal at INI Design Studio, speaks about the importance of collaboration to develop projects that can stand the test of time. It is not only about aesthetics and functions but also about adaptability, sustainability, and understanding of human needs.

AhmedabadMirror
AhmedabadMiroor: Skyscrapers get ‘global touch’ at GIFT City International and national architecture firms being hired to design tall buildings to

Jayesh Hariyani as Keynote Talks about “Net Zero & Steel Architecture” at the recent Steel Construction Summit
Jayesh Hariyani as a keynote speaker at the recent Steel Construction Summit (themed on : Transforming Indian Infrastructure with Steel). Jayesh covered on pivotal role of steel in reshaping India’s built environment covering architecture and infrastructure while embracing net-zero sustainability goals.

Divyabhaskar – Jayesh Hariyani Interview
Divyabhaskar Interview : Jayesh Hariyani Jayesh Hariyani, CMD, Senior Principal at INI Design Studio in conversation with Divya Bhaska

IGBC Ahmedabad chapter organized a conference on Green Buildtech
IGBC Ahmedabad chapter organized a conference on Green Buildtech on 14 July 2023 at Ahmedabad, with a focus on Green Buildings, Advancing Net Zero, and Emerging Green Technologies for Sustainable Future.

Saumil Mevada distinguished speaker at the inaugural Urban Design in India Conference at CEPT University
We take immense pride in the participation of Saumil Mevada, Director of Architecture & Urban Planning, as a distinguished speaker at the inaugural Urban Design in India Conference at CEPT University in Ahmedabad.

Nirma University Get a IGBC Gold Certificate
Today, Mr Jayesh Hariyani, Chairman, IGBC Ahmedabad Chapter handed over the IGBC plaque and certification to Dr Karsan bhai K Patel, President, Nirma University & Chairman Nirma Group

STEEL DAY 2023 – Event on Steel Construction
We are delighted to share that our esteemed team member, Ar. Bhrugu Gangadia, was invited as an expert speaker at the prestigious Steel Day 2023 event on 11th & 12th May 2023 at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai.

Plumbing & Design Conference 2023 by Washroom and Beyond
We are proud to have Amit Mehta, Director of MEPF Engineering at INI Infrastructure and Engineering Pvt. Ltd., as one of the esteemed panellists discussing greywater recycling at the recent event held at Courtyard by Marriott, Ahmedabad.

Jayesh Hariyani as Keynote talks about “Path to Net Zero” at THE WORLD’S PREMIER CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE FAÇADE DESIGN
Zak World of Façades, an international conference series, has attracted over 27,000+ delegates across its 84 completed editions. This one day conference is currently being organized in over 30 countries

OPEN IDEAS NATIONAL COMPETITION 2021 – IMPROVING LIVABILITY OF SMALL HOUSES
Moderate Realty Plus conclave It was an honour to be a jury member at the The Open Ideas National Competition

inauguration of the CII – Indian Green Building Council – IGBC Coffee Table Book – Volume V
inauguration of the CII – Indian Green Building Council – IGBC Coffee Table Book – Volume V INI Team is

Sportstar West Sport Conclave 2022
INI feels humbled to be part of Sportstar West Sport Conclave 2022. Harsh Goel, Director at INI participates in a panel discussion. He talks about Sports Tourism and the role of Public Private Partnership in the development of Sports in India. Share your views in comments section below.

IIID 50 years “Golden Jubilee” celebration at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
IIID 50 years “Golden Jubilee” celebration at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi INI is very pleased to announce recognition of our

iDAC Intelligence Series 2022 IDAC Expo at Surat
iDAC Intelligence Series 2022 IDAC Expo at Surat It was great to be a part of the iDAC Intelligence Series

Moderate Realty Plus conclave
Moderate Realty Plus conclave It was an honour to moderate the panel discussion at the Realty Plus conclave on Smart

IDAC expo 2022
Kudos to the iDAC 2022 Team for all the effort they put to curate a very successful and one of the India’s largest knowledge

launch of DI (Dansk Industri) and CII – Indian Green Building Council – IGBC’s
launch of DI (Dansk Industri) and CII – Indian Green Building Council – IGBC’s Excited to be part of the

IIID Charotar – Design Tales – 2021
Behind the scenes at The Design tales, hosted by IIID Charotar Reginal center. Our Talk “Design Driver by Ethos of Sustainability

India’s First Smart Green City-rajkot
Mr. Sameer Sinha and Mr. Jayesh Hariyani, Chair and Co Chair, CII – IGBC Ahmedabad, Gujarat handed over IGBC Green City Plaque

World Green Building Week-2021-ganpat University
Jayesh Hariyani was invited for a session on World Green Building week-2021 on 23rd September 2021 at the Ganpat University

GIFT city is first of it’s kind in India for visioning and implementing such a model sustainable city development
Congratulations to GIFT City Entire Team for such outstanding commitment and recognition.

Intelligence Series-2021
It was a grand and successful and first major Physical Event for the country post 18 Months by iDAC at Taj SkyLine Ahmedabad

Zak World Of Facades India Conference – 80th Global Edition And The 8th Edition In Mumbai
Jayesh Hariyani talks about ethos of sustainability at THE WORLD’S PREMIER CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE FACADE DESIGN.

Zydus Infarstructure’s Project Get A IGBC Platinum Certificate
Big Congratulations to Zydus Infarstructure Team. Mr. Sameer Sinha (Chair IGBC AMD) and Ar. Jayesh Hariyani (Co-Chair IGBC AMD)

Leading Role of Landscape Architects Increased due to ‘Current Green Scenario’
Harsh Goel, Director of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture at INI Design Studio in conversation with Divya Bhaskar

CEPT Alum Wins Prestigious AIA Fellowship
CEPT Alum Wins Prestigious AIA Fellowship

Workshop On Advancing Net Zero Energy
Jayesh Hariyani, Co-Chair, IGBC Ahmedabad Chapter addressing the audience in the Workshop on Net Zero Energy.

On Panel for Contribution of IoT and IBMS in Smart Buildings and Cities
Jayesh Hariyani was on panel for the event. The panel discussed and deliberations upon the role and importance of IoT

Jayesh Hariyani moderates the Panel in the Realty Plus Conclave 2018
Jayesh Hariyani moderated a panel discussion on “Building Smart Infrastructure for Livable Cities” in the 10th realty Plus Conclave

Jayesh Hariyani on Panel at the CII Conference on Green Affordable Housing
Jayesh Hariyani delivered a talk as a panelist in the CII Conference on Green Affordable Housing held on 16th of December 2017.

Pradip Sheth on Panel at the 1st HES Summit
Pradip Sheth, Director – INI, moderated the session at the 1st Hospital Engineering Summit held on the 18th of November

INI Infra (Formerly Sheth Techno) completes 20 years
INI Infra team completed 20 years in November 2017. The event was marked with a celebration

INI and IAPNU enter into a MoU for collaboration on research and training
INI has entered into a MoU with the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University

Jayesh Hariyani on Panel at Engage 2017
Jayesh Hariyani participated in the panel discussion in the event “Engage – 2017” organized in association with IIA Ahmedabad

Jayesh Hariyani on panel at the Design Perspective
Jayesh Hariyani on panel at the Design Perspective – Ahmedabad Edition! The panel, including Ar. Neelkanth Chaya

Workshop and Panel Discussion on Urban Sustainability at JSW Center, Mumbai
INI Design Studio & Center for Environment Education, in collaboration with the JSW Center, organized a workshop

CEE-INI host Panel Discussion on Sustainability
INI, in collaboration with CEE, hosted a panel discussion along with book introductions.

Launch of Rajkot Municipal Corporation and IGBC Sustainability Session
Jayesh Hariyani was invited for the launch of Rajkot municipal corporation and IGBC sustainability session

Sustainability and Green Rating Systems
Jayesh Hariyani was invited for a session with AMC Officials on sustainability and green ratings systems on 15th March 2017.

Guest Lecture by Harsh Goel at Institute of Architecture, Nirma University
Harsh Goel delivers an expert guest lecture on “Transcending Boundaries in Practice

Article published in FSAI Journal
Article on “Water Mist System for Fire Suppression: Intent Approach and Design” by Mr. Pradip Seth and Ms. Megha Bhatt

Designing for Modern India
Jayesh Hariyani and Adi Mistri interacted with the crowd at the reading session from the book “Designing for Modern India”

Jayesh Hariyani at the AIIM Event on Green Infrastructure
Jayesh Hariyani delivered a talk on the future trends in Green Buildings at an event at Adani Institute of Infrastructure

Jayesh Hariyani nominated as the IGBC Fellow in the annual conference of IGBC
Jayesh Hariyani nominated as the IGBC Fellow in the annual conference of IGBC held in Mumbai on 6-8th October, 2016.

Jayesh Hariyani at the launch of IGBC Green Village Rating in Mumbai
Jayesh Hariyani at the launch of IGBC Green Village Rating in Mumbai, 6-8th October, 2016.

IGBC launches the second edition of ‘Coffee Table Book’
IGBC launches the second edition of “Coffee Table Book”. The book compiles more than 100 green building projects

Jayesh Hariyani as a Delegate Speaker on the STEEL DAY, Mumbai
Jayesh Hariyani as a Delegate Speaker on the STEEL DAY, 2016, Mumbai.

Ganpat University: Green Student Council Launch Event
Jayesh Hariyani delivers a talk on the Green Student Council Launch event at Ganpat University.

Pradip Sheth presents at Green Interior-Green Workplace and Beyond
Pradip Sheth, Director – MEPF Engineering, Board Member, Sr. Principal, shared his valuable views and experience

IGBC Green Campus Rating System
IGBC launches Green rating System for Large Campuses in India. Jayesh Hariyani was the Co-Chair of the committee

ITPI (Institute of Town Planners India)
Presentation on “Ahmedabad CBD and TOZ” INI Team presents its work on Ahmedabad CBD

IGBC Green Cities Rating-Pilot Version launched
IGBC Cities rating – Pilot Version was launched at the IGBC Congress 2015, at Mahatma Mandir

Sheth Techno Consultants Pvt. Ltd. merges with INI Design Studio
Sheth Techno Consultants Pvt. Ltd. merges with INI Design Studio a nationally known building engineering design company

New offices in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata
INI Design Studio integrates Sheth Techno Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and its Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata offices with the INI group.

Pradip Sheth, Founder And Director Of Sheth Techno Joins Ini.
Pradip Sheth, founder and director of Sheth Techno joins INI. He and his firm bring over 40 years of engineering design

INI Integrated Ideas
Launch of new Book titled “INI – Integrated Ideas”.

INI Brand Launch
Stantec-Burt Hill India restructures its brand and ownership for India/South Asia region and introduces a new brand

Nirma University
Presentation on “Collaborative Design and Engineering Practices”

IGBC Green Campus Rating-Pilot Version launched
IGBC Green Campus rating – Pilot Version was launched at the IGBC Congress 2015, at Mahatma Mandir

Pune office opened
Stantec-Burt Hill opens office in Pune. The Pune office will support ongoing projects in the region.

IGBC 13th Edition of Green Building Congress 2015
Gujarat to host 13th edition of Green Building Congress

Harsh Goel presents Anandnagar Road design at ISOLA event
The vision for Anandnagar Road prepared by Stantec-Burt Hill is presented at ISOLA (Indian Society of Landscape Architects)


Prasad Latkar joins team
Prasad Latkar, founder of PATPL in Pune joins Stantec-Burt Hill India team.

Adi Mistri joins team
Adi Mistri, founder of Mistri Hardaway Architects in USA joins Stantec-Burt Hill India team.

CBD, Ahmedabad exhibited at ITPI conference
The vision for CBD prepared by Stantec-Burt Hill is exhibited at ITPI (Institute of Town Planners, India)

CBD, Ahmedabad exhibited at GIHED
The vision for the CBD prepared by Stantec-Burt Hill is exhibited at GIHED exhibition at the University Conference Center, Ahmedabad.

Nashik Airport Inaugurated
The new terminal building, spread over 22 acres with 8,267 square meter built-up area was inaugurated by the then Union minister
