the japan foundation travelling exhibition on built environment an alternative guide to japan that features 80 engineering projects in form of photos and videos and is being hosted at anant national university is a must visit for those interested in architecture and urban design inaugurated by yukio uchida consulategeneral of japan the exhibition that ends on february 4 showcases how to balance development while remaining sustainable and is of significant use for planners and policy makers after the world war japan underwent a lot of shifts it faced all the problems of a developing country including pollution however it engaged with its artists and experts on how to utilise its resources for a development that would be in tune with its environment and culture and that is what is being showcased here said sharmila sagara coordinator of the exhibitionshe stressed that the 80 installations are a great learning opportunity for students to be in harmony with nature while heading towards modernisation is important and that is what japanese have done they have minimalistic design while seeing an installation at the exhibition you will be engaged with it as it has several aspects presented in a categorised manner of design architecture and environmentthe need of the hour is to take locals policy makers planners environmentalists along if we want to have balanced development she stressed prarthana sachdev communications manager of the university said this exhibition showcases how japan which has been hit by so many natural disasters overcame thosedr pramath raj sinha provost of the university said to prepare for global challenges we need solutionaries characterised as revolutionaries who generate inventive solutions japan has set an example for the world to follow by finding environmentfriendly solutions they have embraced a sustainable way of living we are proud to be hosting this unique exhibition at the university