Class of 1974 - Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Class of 1974 Legacy Project

The Class of 1974 celebrated their Golden Jubilee in 2024 and launched HEARTS ’74 (Habitat for Everyone: Affordable, Resilient, Transformative, and Sustainable)—an initiative focused on leveraging technology to create affordable housing solutions for rural India. They have also extended their support to Project Evergreen (Hostel Complex H7-8-21); to honor their contribution, a breakout space in Hostel 7 is named after the Class of 1974.

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Project 1

HEARTS ’74

HEARTS ’74 (Habitat for Everyone: Affordable, Resilient, Transformative, and Sustainable) is an initiative aimed at creating affordable, resilient, transformative, and sustainable rural housing for all.

Project 2

Hostel Infrastructure – Project Evergreen

The Class of 1974 has generously contributed towards Project Evergreen. To honour their contribution, a break-out space in Hostel 7 has been named after the batch

Legacy at a Glance

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Project

The objective of HEARTS '74 is to establish a structured approach for providing housing to those in rural India who cannot independently afford one. The initiative seeks to develop scalable housing prototypes, tested across diverse climates and seasons—either through a single adaptable design or through region-specific models tailored to geographical and climatic diversity.

HEARTS '74 is envisioned as a centre for incremental development, driven by ongoing research, field testing in varied site conditions, and continuous cost optimization. The proposed homes will feature essentials like a kitchen, toilet, bathing area, and allow for future expansion, all within a 30 to 45 square meter multipurpose carpet area. Eco-friendly elements like solar panels, smokeless chulhas, and systems for rainwater harvesting and sanitation are integral to the plan.

The project also emphasizes low-carbon construction by embedding sustainable practices into its design and building processes. A key innovation lies in engaging the beneficiaries themselves in the construction, contributing to their skill development and livelihood enhancement. The project is structured to roll out in a three-phased implementation model.

Project

Few initiatives in IIT Bombay’s history have reflected the power of alumni collaboration quite like Project Evergreen—a landmark effort bringing together vision, generosity, and a deep commitment to the student experience. This alumni-led, alumni-built, and alumni-delivered world-class hostel complex, supported by corporates and well-wishers, provides students with modern living spaces that enhance their campus experience.

This new complex will offer approximately 850 rooms, including a mix of single and double occupancy, to house around 1,130 students. It features essential amenities such as a dining room, canteen/café, study room, and guest rooms. Additionally, there are shared facilities like mini-gyms, tech rooms, and laundry rooms for Hostels 7 and 8, with separate amenities provided for Hostel 21.

For more details, visit Project Evergreen