"In order to meet rising standards of living and building requirements, we have to innovate and think in new directions. The paradigms of building design have to shift," Rewal said at the launch of a major exhibition showcasing his work.
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The architect, who is known to promote both craftsmanship and new technologies stresses the need for a well structured shelter for urban people in India.
"Many political parties have in their election manifestos talked about creating smart cities. In this exhibition on show are my attempts at low cost social housing, which can be attempted on a large scale," Rewal said.
Hailing from Hoshiarpur in Punjab, Rewal has completed five decades in the field of architecture. Some of his works include the Indian embassy in Beijing which is powered with solar energy and the recent projects for Coal India Limited.