Distinguished Lecture on "Big, Smart & Everything" Successfully Held at SPA Vijayawada

The School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, in collaboration with ASHRAE Deccan Chapter and the IIA AP Chapter, successfully organized a distinguished lecture on "Big, Smart & Everything – Data, Technology, Buildings, Cities, and the IoT" on 19th February 2025.

The event featured Dr. Drury B. Crawley, Ph.D., Director at Bentley Systems, Inc., Washington, DC, as the esteemed guest speaker. The session provided insightful discussions on the role of data, technology, and IoT in shaping smart buildings and urban environments.

Dignitaries including Dr. Ramesh Srikonda (Director, SPAV), Dr. Srinivas Daketi (HOD, Architecture), Dr. Anand Babu (President, ASHRAE Deccan), Ar. V. Venu Gopal (Vice Chairman, IIA AP Chapter), and Dr. Saandeepani Vajje (CTTC, ASHRAE Deccan) graced the occasion as guests of honor.

The event, held at Krishnaveni Sabhagaar, SPA Vijayawada, was well-received by students, faculty, and professionals, fostering meaningful conversations on sustainable and technology-driven built environments.