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Sustainable Architecture is not a trend — it’s a responsibility. 🌱
In this short clip from GRIHA Summit, architect Priyanka Arjun shares a powerful perspective on what being an architect truly means in today’s world.

"For me sustainability was a way of growing up.

Long before it became a buzzword, it started at home. In my Jain family, we were raised to respect every drop, every resource. My dadi's gentle warning - "nal band kar, jeev mare" - shaped the way I still live. Tap always low, needs before wants, nothing taken for granted.

When I entered practice, the mindset followed. Saving trees on site, recycling water, choosing local stone because it was sensible and economical. It wasn't branded as "green". It was simply mindful: use what you have, design with intention, avoid excess.

Over time I've realised one thing - truly sustainable buildings are born from honesty.
The intent must be right.
Their upkeep shouldn't burden the planet.
And the people living inside them must embrace the idea of saving as a shared responsibility.
For me, sustainability isn't a feature.
It's the ethic I grew up with.
And the compass that keeps my practice grounded"

If you’re an architect, interior designer, student, or someone passionate about sustainability — this is for you.

📌 Topics covered:
✅ Sustainable Architecture
✅ Green Building mindset
✅ Design responsibility & impact
✅ Architecture + climate + future