National Information Centre of Earthquake Engineering IIT Kanpur

Workshop for Earthquake Resistant Practices for Students of Architecture at IIT Kanpur, during June 1-7, 2026.

This year’s workshop on Earthquake Resistant Practices for Students of Architecture is scheduled to be held at IIT Kanpur during June 1-7, 2026. The objective of this Workshop is to sensitize students of architecture in earthquake resistant design practices through technical lectures followed by design studios where they will be given hands-on guidance in earthquake resistant design by working on an architectural design project.

Kindly note that the deadline for receiving the applications is April 15, 2026.

NICEE is organizing a Student Speech Contest, in which interested students are encouraged to participate. Participants are invited to prepare a 3-minute speech (approximately 300 words) on the theme of Seismic Safety, commemorating the 2001 Bhuj Earthquake, Gujarat, marking its 25th Anniversary.

Winners of the Speech Contest will be awarded cash prizes, and participation certificates will be provided to all participants.

For more information, please visit the website: www.nicee.org

NICEE Remembers the 2005 Kashmir Earthquake
on its 20th Anniversary

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating M7.6 2005 Kashmir earthquake. With its epicenter near Muzaffarabad and being a shallow event, the earthquake caused extensive damage across the Line of Control (LoC). On the Indian side, areas such as Uri experienced a maximum intensity of VIII, while Baramulla and Kupwara reported VII, and Srinagar was relatively less affected at V. The collapse of stone walls constructed from random rubble was unexpected, even in areas with much lesser shaking. Most government buildings, hospitals, schools, and jails built with undressed stone laid in mud or cement mortar, then plastered with cement mortar, suffered significant damage, especially those that were 40 to 50 years old. In contrast, conventional unreinforced masonry reinforced with timber—known as Dhajji-Dewari—performed satisfactorily, as expected. Moreover, structures located on ridges and steep slopes experienced a greater degree of damage compared to those situated in valleys during this earthquake.

Architecture Workshop: 2025
Press Release-Inaugural Program June 16, 2025

Architecture Workshop: 2025
Workshop Dinner June 16, 2025

Architecture Workshop: 2025
Inaugural Program June 16, 2025

Workshop on Teaching Earthquake-Resistant Structures in Undergraduate Architecture Design Studio

From March 8-10, 2025, NICEE, IIT Kanpur conducted a workshop on integrating earthquake-resistant design into undergraduate architecture curricula. Coordinated by a team of seasoned professionals and featuring expert lectures, the program equipped architecture faculty with requisite knowledge and practical skills. Studio sessions provided hands-on experience, followed by rigorous design evaluation and formal recognition. The valedictory function, presided over by Prof. Priyanka Ghosh, Head, Civil Engineeing, IIT Kanpur underscored the vital role of architects in earthquake-resistant construction.

Workshop on "Teaching Earthquake-Resistant Structures in Undergraduate Architecture Design Studio”

Day 3

Workshop on "Teaching Earthquake-Resistant Structures in Undergraduate Architecture Design Studio”

Day 2

Workshop on "Teaching Earthquake-Resistant Structures in Undergraduate Architecture Design Studio”

Inaugural Program: March 08, 2025 (Saturday)