Prem Jain

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Dr Prem Jain
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Father of Indian Green Buildings
Born26 January 1936
Died20 September 2018
NationalityIndian
EducationMechanical Engineering, PhD
Alma materRensselaer Polytechnic Institute; University of Minnesota
OccupationEngineer, Entrepreneur and Researcher
Known forStarting the revolution for Green Buildings in India
ChildrenPayal Jain
AwardsRashtriya Gaurav Award

Prem Jain (January 1936 – September 2018) was an Indian mechanical engineer,[1] also[2] known as the Father of Green Buildings in India.[3][4] Jain served as the chairman of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).[5][6][7]

Early life and education[]

Prem Jain did his BSC ME from IT BHU in 1952[8] and obtained a PhD from University of Minnesota in 1967. He studied further to receive a master's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1970 and then a PhD in 1972 from the same institute. After returning to India, he was a visiting professor at IIT Kanpur. During his tenure, he set up a separate laboratory for Environmental Engineering. Jain was also on the faculty at School of Planning and Architecture Delhi.[9][8]

Career[]

He worked with Carrier Corp R&D USA[citation needed] and then with Stein Doshi Bhalla, an architectural firm.[7] During his tenure with this firm, Jain worked for the design of IIC expansion, Ford Foundation & UNICEF (WWF) buildings on Lodhi Road, Zakir Hussain Memorial in Okhla, Escorts Factory Building in Faridabad and Expansion of Triveni Kala Sangam in New Delhi.[10] In 1980 Jain founded Spectral Services Consultants Private Limited (now an AECOM company) with a vision to provide energy efficient Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) designs. During his work at Spectral, he did several notable projects including:

Awards and recognition[]

  • First practicing engineer in India to have been nominated in 1995 as Fellow of the Ashrae, USA[12]
  • Listed in Marquis 'Who's Who in the World' since 1997[citation needed]
  • Listed in Marquis 'Who's Who in Science & Engineering' since 2000[citation needed]
  • Featured in Baron's 'Who's Who' (USA)
  • 'The Asia 500 Leaders for the New Century' (USA) in 2000[citation needed]
  • Distinguished Leadership for Internationals Award by University of Minnesota[13]

Prem Jain Memorial Trust[]

Prem Jain died aged 82 on 20 September 2018 in Delhi.[6] With the vision to establish a foundation in memory of Prem Jain, a trust called Prem Jain Memorial Trust was founded. The trust has the mission to use education, recognition and nurturing as a tool to maintain the paradigm of sustainability. Fulfilling the objective of promoting interface amongst sustainability champions and communities, the trust organised a weeklong festival called Harit-Prem Bharat Mahotsav in January 2019. The festival boosted the concept of sustainability and green buildings.[14][15]

References[]

  1. ^ www.ETRealty.com. "Green buildings are technically feasible & economically viable: Prem C Jain, Chairman, IGBC - ET RealEstate". ETRealty.com. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ Bharathi, Vartha. ""Green Visionary" of India Dr. Prem C. Jain passes away". english.varthabharati.in. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ Imchen, Atula. "Honouring a Legend – The Father of Green Buildings – (Late) Dr. Prem Jain | CSR Mandate". Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  4. ^ World-Herald, Prem Jain Special to The. "Prem Jain: Why is Warren Buffett so successful? The answer may lie at Berkshire's annual meeting". Omaha.com. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  5. ^ "~ Green Building Congress 2017 ~". activeads.in. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Kumar, V. Rishi. "Prem C Jain, head of green building council, passes away". @businessline. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Interview with Dr Prem C Jain, Chairman, Indian Green Building Council". Realty Plus Magazine. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b "Obituary: Dr. Prem C. Jain 1936 - 2018". www.ishrae.in. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  9. ^ "Dr Prem C Jain". NZEB. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  10. ^ "Newsletter" (PDF). World School of Planning and Architecture. 1, April 2017: Page 2.
  11. ^ "Prem C Jain". ceai.org.in. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  12. ^ "Prem C Jain". LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  13. ^ "Dr. Prem C. Jain". www.bca.gov.sg. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  14. ^ Network, India CSR (9 February 2019). "Prem Jain Memorial Address at Harit-Prem Bharat Mahotsav". India CSR. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Prem Jain Memorial Trust Celebrates Harit-Prem Bharat Utsav". Delhi Greens Blog. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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