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Crafting Spaces - The Art of Interior Architecture & Design ft Jabeen Zacharias

Season 1, Ep. 6
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n the sixth episode of the Design Talk Series, Jabeen Zacharias, Principal Architect, Jabeen Zacharia and Past President, Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) highlights the importance of integrating interior design practices and design thinking processes for greater impact in the society. She is in conversation with Prof Preetha Ravi Sree, Associate Dean, Pearl Academy.

What can be done to nurture and encourage young talent aspiring to pursue interior architecture & design as a profession? Considering India's diverse climatic zones, how can sustainable interior design practices, tailored to local conditions, pave the way for global leadership in eco-conscious architecture?


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