CE Dept organizes drafting competition ‘Drafting Home for a Greener Future’

The Department of Civil Engineering enhances students’ computer-aided drafting skills and industry readiness through various practical activities and skill development initiatives.

The Department in association with the IE(I) Student Chapter, VAST, organized a drafting competition titled “Drafting Home for a Greener Future” on 18 September 2026 at the Common Computer Centre. Conducted as part of the Industry Readiness Program, the competition aimed to enhance students’ technical drafting skills while promoting the integration of sustainable features into residential building design.

The competition provided final-year Civil Engineering students with an opportunity to design residential building plans incorporating environmentally sustainable features such as natural lighting and ventilation, rainwater harvesting, green landscaping, and energy-efficient design. The activity encouraged participants to apply their technical knowledge, creativity, and computer-aided drafting skills to practical design challenges aligned with the principles of sustainable construction.

Ms. Ponsy Paul, (Asst Prof – Sr Grade,CE Dept) and  Ms. Chithra M. (Asst Prof,CE Dept) served as judges and evaluated the entries based on drafting accuracy, design quality, creativity, and the effective incorporation of sustainable features.

Dharsana M. J. (S7,CE Dept) and Yamini Vijayan (S7,CE Dept) emerged as the winners of the competition, earning recognition for their performance and design skills.

The programme was coordinated by Mr. Kiran Babu A. R (Asst Prof,CE Dept) and Ms. Roshni Vijay (Asst Prof,CE Dept). Ms. Reshma K. C. (Trade Instructor,CE Dept) provided valuable support and guidance to the students throughout the session, ensuring the smooth conduct of the event.

The competition successfully fostered practical skill development, creative thinking, and awareness of sustainable residential design among students. By connecting classroom learning with professional drafting practices and green building principles, the initiative also contributed to strengthening students’ industry readiness and preparing them to address the evolving challenges of sustainable construction.