Centre of Excellence for
Innovation in Built Environment
& Research Generation- iBERG
Reimagining the Spaces We Live, Build, and Design
About the Centre
The built environment shapes how we live, work, and interact with the world around us. The Centre of Excellence for Innovation in Built Environment & Research Generation (iBERG) focuses on exploring this space through research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. It brings together ideas from architecture, engineering, planning, and design to better understand and improve the environments we create.
At iBERG, the focus is on connecting academic learning with real-world challenges in the built environment, encouraging you to think critically about how spaces are designed, developed, and sustained.
Reimagining the Spaces We Live, Build, and Design
To promote innovation and research in the built environment by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and developing solutions that respond to evolving societal and environmental needs.
Focus Areas - Targeted SGDs
The centre works across multiple aspects of the built environment, including:
Sustainable built environment practices- Urban development and planning
- Construction and infrastructure innovation
- Design and technology integration
- Research-driven problem solving
How the Centre Engages You
At iBERG, engagement happens through a combination of academic and applied approaches:
- Research-oriented activities and initiatives
- Collaborative projects across disciplines
- Exploration of real-world challenges in the built environment
- Opportunities to contribute to innovation-led work
Learning Experience
The centre supports a learning approach that is:
Interdisciplinary
in nature
Focused on research & inquiry
Connected to practical & real-world contexts
Guided by faculty & domain experts
Industry & Real-World Relevance
The built environment is closely linked to industry, policy, and sustainability. Through the centre, you gain exposure to::
- Current challenges in infrastructure and urban development
- The role of innovation in shaping future environments
- The importance of sustainable and efficient design practices
Current research areas
- Faculty training on Unity Platform by Unity
- Unity for Beginners - 72 students
- Introduction to Gaming for B.A. Animation - 25 students
- Online Training in XR Development -22 students by Unity
Research Projects
- Workshop on Game Development
- Expert Lectures through student club
- Sessions by national and global experts
- Workshop on Getting Real with AR and VR
Spaces & Facilities
The centre provides an environment that supports
What You Gain
Through your engagement with iBERG, you develop:
- A deeper understanding of the built environment
- Research and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to approach design and infrastructure challenges critically
- Exposure to interdisciplinary perspectives
Who is it for
Students from architecture, engineering, and design disciplines
Learners interested in urban development and sustainability
Individuals curious about research in the built environment
Key Highlights
- Focus on built environment and research
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emphasis on innovation and sustainability
- Integration of academic and real-world perspectives
People Behind the Centre
The centre is supported by faculty and experts who guide research, collaboration, and learning within the domain of the built environment.
Mr. Deepak Pawar
Dean
Mr. Deepak Pawar
Dean
Mr. Deepak Pawar
Dean
Mr. Deepak Pawar
Dean