Saint-Gobain and CEPT University today 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-Gobain’s expertise in light and sustainable construction and CEPT’s 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 – Asia Pacific and India Region, said, “Saint-Gobain’s 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 India’s unique needs and create awareness in the next generation of talent that will shape the future of India’s built environment for decades to come.”
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 — Building Science and Climate Resilience, Urban Intelligence and Digital Twins, Computational Design and Visualisation, and Communications and Media — along with shared facilities, will bring academic inquiry closer to professional practice and push the sustainable built environment.”
Why India needs Light and Sustainable Construction:
As India advances towards Viksit Bharat, every building must do more than provide shelter, it must reduce energy consumption and contribute to the nation’s urgent need for energy security, lower carbon emissions, and enhance well-being. At Saint-Gobain, we support this vision through our Made-in-India sustainable solutions that create building spaces which are climate-resilient, more energy efficient, safe, durable, and comfortable. These innovative solutions enhance thermal comfort, natural daylighting, acoustics, indoor air quality, and fire safety.
The benefits extend far beyond the built environment. By reducing energy consumption, we can lower dependence on imported fuels and reduce operating costs. We help create environments that improve productivity in workplaces, learning outcomes in schools, patient recovery in healthcare, and the overall quality of life in living spaces.
By combining global expertise with local innovation and manufacturing, Saint-Gobain is committed to accelerating the journey of advancing the nation’s Net Zero ambitions and creating lasting value for future generations.
Source: Business Wire India
