Mon Feb 24 11:47:54 UTC 2025: ## Thanjavur Architecture Faculty Wins National Award
**Thanjavur, February 24, 2025** – The Faculty of Architecture and Planning at [University Name – needs to be added from the original source] secured third place in the national-level Bhartiya Paramparik Awas Uthan Puraskar 2024 competition. The award, presented by the Central Building Research Institute (CSIR), recognizes excellence in documenting and innovatively adapting traditional Indian architectural heritage.
The competition challenged participants to identify and document various types of traditional housing, from cottages to urban heritage homes, within their local communities. Entries were judged on their exploration of traditional building techniques and their suggestions for modern, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and comfortable adaptations. The Faculty’s success highlights their commitment to preserving and reimagining India’s rich architectural past.
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