Page 10 - HUDCO DESIGN AWARDS

FOREWORD

Urbanization is an important contributor to the development of any
nation. At the same time, it also brings with it, a set of challenges. As

one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India has laid a
great emphasis on creation of equitable and aesthetic housing and

urban living spaces. Presently, India is facing a new set of challenges.
The resilience of our cities to climate change, pandemics and disasters
is increasingly being tested, bringing into greater focus the persisting
challenges of inequity, lack of affordable housing and inadequate

infrastructure. Sensitive design can play a key role in creating a high
quality living environment, while addressing the various challenges in

urban development through planning and design of urban spaces.

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) is a Public Sector Enterprise which plays a
key role in the urban development of the country. Throughout its fifty year corporate history, it has also
focused its efforts in the sector in a holistic manner, not only financing urban development projects but also

in supporting good design practices and initiatives. HUDCO has always played an active role in promoting
cost effective building materials and technologies, affordable and efficient design practices, and sustainable
habitat development through its various initiatives.

HUDCO is committed to its vision and mission of promoting Sustainable habitat Development and as part of
this vision and mission; it recognizes and rewards excellence in design of habitat through its HUDCO

Design Awards initiative. The five categories of HUDCO Design Awards covering Cost effective Rural/
Urban housing, New and Innovative Town Design Solutions/ Eco-cities, Conservation of Heritage, Green
Buildings and Landscape Planning and Design, are well thought of, and cover the entire gamut of design

interventions related to a sustainable habitat. The design awards honour excellence in design at various
scales, from a building level to a city level / township level. These awards are recognition of the efforts of
design related professionals working on urban spaces, and are also meant to encourage young

professionals to bring innovation and excellence in their work.