India, March 31 -- INTERNATIONAL Women's Day Special. Architect and Academic Dr. H.S. Champa speaks about shaping young architects, preserving Mysuru's heritage and designing cities in harmony with nature.

As cities expand rapidly and natural landscapes come under pressure, architect and academician Dr. H.S. Champa advocates a context-sensitive, nature-conscious approach to design. With over two decades of experience in architecture and design education, she has contributed to urban design, conservation initiatives and academic leadership in Mysuru.

A graduate of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Dr. Champa holds Master's degrees in Ecology and Environment and Urban Design from New Delhi and the University of Mysore (UoM)....