November 09, 2022
November 09, 2022
Publication3D for Heritage India publishes an issue brief
The issue brief by 3d for Heritage India inside the publication: “Cultural heritage in the context of disasters and climate c...
Advancing knowledge and action on built environment and human habitats
Welcome to CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF).
CRDF is the research and advisory arm of CEPT University. CEPT University has created a vibrant environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation focused on issues concerning human habitats. Through CRDF, University engages actively in research projects, advisory assignments and capacity building initiatives aimed at solving critical problems in the built environment and improving people’s quality of life in towns and cities.
Through these research and consulting pursuits, our faculty members make available their academic knowledge and professional expertise to external stakeholders including the government, public sector organisations, NGOs, communities and businesses.
Learn MoreCRDF is organized around domain-focused centers typically overseen by a senior faculty member associated with CEPT University.
Our Impact
Engaging with government agencies on policies, processes and capacity enhancement is central to CRDF’s mission of advancing knowledge and action on built environments in Indian cities. Our interdisciplinary research that spans diverse areas from built environment and energy, urban land planning and policy processes, urban infrastructure, to leveraging geospatial technology for decision making is aimed at delivering tangible results with far-reaching impact.
13000+
CRDF's social media strength
900+
Cities supported under Performance Improvement Plans of CWAS
585+
Personnel trained for Local Area Planning & Town Planning Schemes
28+
Cities supported for sustainable transport policy and practice
Projects
Performance Assessment for Urban Water and Sanitation (PAS)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
2009 - Ongoing |
Capacity Building,Research | CWAS
Leaders in Urban Transport Planning and Management - Capacity Building Program for in-service transport professionals
2012 - Ongoing | Capacity Building | CoE-UT
City Bus Improvement Study for Thiruvananthapuram
GIZ
2019 |
Advisory Projects | CoE-UT
News
October 07, 2022
October 07, 2022
AdvisoryCUPP, CRDF with ADB and IIFL HFL working towards green building ecosystem in the affordable housing sector in India
The Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP) has been working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in coordination with IIFL Ho...
September 17, 2022
September 17, 2022
ConferenceProf. Rajan Rawal and Dr. Yash Shukla of CARBSE, CRDF joined panel discussion at 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Building Energy Efficiency — ANGAN 2022 by BEE, Ministry of Power, GoI
Prof. Rajan Rawal, Senior Advisor, Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy (CARBSE) and CRDF Professor, Building En...
August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022
ResearchCEPT Conservation site school at Pragmahal, Darbargarh, Bhuj in Kutch
Center for Heritage Conservation (CHC) CRDF and M.M.K.B. Trust have signed a M.O.U. for the CEPT Conservation site school at Pragm...
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