Bindu is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in architecture and business with a record of superior results in a variety of challenging and multicultural environments globally. She is an architect by education and serves as business partner in INI. She has earned a Bachelor in Architecture from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, a Masters in Information Systems from Robert Morris University of Pittsburgh, and an Executive MBA from the University of Pittsburg.

Prior to joining INI, Bindu was a partner in Hariyanis Architects, Interior Design and Planning, a 30 person firm, then worked for 7 years in the U.S. in business, ranging from a financial institution, non-profit organization to the corporate promotional product industry, where she served in various management roles, managing staff across offices in the U.S. Her work was primarily dedicated to business process management and analyzing practices and data to advise clients on business efficiency, productivity and minimizing inefficiency. On returning to India Bindu joined Burt Hill India as business partner in 2007, continuing with Stantec in 2010, to the present formation of INI.

Her diverse background in architecture, business and technical aspects of business organizations has proved to be invaluable in the setting up of our initial design practice in India, as well our transition to a self-owned firm today. Being a registered architect and having earned an Executive MBA from a globally-ranked program have proven to be invaluable in the operations of INI. Her background as both an architect and a business person has brought to the firm invaluable, senior-level experience in executive decision-making, policy direction, strategic business planning, and financial and personnel management.

Bindu has an aptitude to create partnerships with those critical outside consultants who support us - the accountants, vendors, bankers, landlords, contractors, IT consultants etc. who are critical to the smooth running of the office. She has created a professional business environment that inspires respect and commands good service.

Bindu is a founding member of Design & Infrastructure Ltd., a design and development firm, and Rural Education and Development Foundation (READ), which is driven by her passion to extend education where it is needed.

With his return to India from the U.S. Adi brings to INI his western sensibilities and methodologies combined with an innate understanding and love of things Indian. He now leads INI’s multi-disciplinary design practice in Ahmedabad. The office provides services in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, urban planning, engineering, and project management consultancy.

Adi has over 43 years of experience as an award-winning architect, and his portfolio of work is varied and extensive. Through the years he has been fortunate to work with renowned architects, designers and artists, and has gained a reputation for excellence in design and the ability to understand and work with diverse groups, both clients and colleagues.

After completing his Bachelorof Architecture at the University of Virginia, Adi held leadership positions at Wolf Associates Architects (now Wolf Architecture), JN Pease Associates, andMistri Hardaway Architects,where his work with phenomenal colleagues gained numerous commendations and design awards; and, now he leads the new and vibrant INI Design Studio (formerly Stantec Consulting). His practice experience is broad and covers all aspects of the profession but centers on design and client engagement. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).

His work in architecture, interior design, planning and urban design for clients both public and private includes Government, Commercial, Corporate, Education, Health + Wellness, Hospitality, Residential, Science + Technology, Entertainment and Retail. Project types range from corporate high rise to interiors for entrepreneurs. Adi and his INI team seek to create projects that are remarkable for their comprehensive response to needs, environmental sensibilities, and beauty born of locale and function, and reasonable cost. He has demonstrated and nurtured in design teams the need for team playing as well as individual expression and dedication.

Each new project is a gift to be treated as a special experience for our client, and a great and thoughtful effort for us.

Pradip Sheth has dual degrees of Bachelor of Science in Physics and Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, and 44 years of rich experience in engineering practice. He first served in Reliance Textile Industries, Ahmedabad, for five years as Deputy Electrical Engineer and then spent 10 years with Beeah Group Consultants, Saudi Arabia, as a Project Coordinator. In 1990 he returned to India and was responsible for the creation of Sheth Techno Consultants, a MEPF design service company, a 25 year old organization that merged with INI in 2015.

His membership in, and affiliation with, professional institutions remain active, especially with The Institution of Engineers (India), Ahmedabad Engineers Association, Institute of Electrical Engineers, London, and others such as ASHRAE, ISHRAE, IPA and FSAI.

Pradip continues to be invited for lectures and participation in various MEPF-related seminars and forums across the globe, in which he participates without hesitation and with great enthusiasm.

He keeps abreast of all the latest software and technology in use for the MEPF design service industry and constantly urges and inspires his team to perform best practice engineering at a greater level of accuracy, competency and speed, thereby matching international standards.

He is very well networked, and consistently uses his contacts the right way and solely for the benefit of the organization. Pradip has a gift and deep sense of perception for new business potential and the know-how to execute the planned business in a precise and effective manner. He is a great team player and knows well the pulse of the employees and teammates to make every event a truly great success.

Pradip negotiates with ease any project that comes his way across India or overseas, be it a Hospital Project, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential, Hotel or Club, knowing very well that he has to his credit a great team to deliver the best engineering within the stipulated time frame.

He is a remarkable leader, always on the move, who has a natural aptitude and expertise to provide his engineering teams with all the support they need to deliver desired results, with consistent success. He always leaves a stamp of confidence and comfort in the minds and hearts of all clients with his professionalism, engaging style and sense of precision in project delivery.

Keeping the zeal, enthusiasm and morale high by quality work and create an aura that produces excellence.

Jayesh Hariyani has served the building and design industry for over 25 years, specializing in business strategies combining urban design, architecture and real estate development that are based on sustainability. Jayesh has worked in Europe, USA, UAE and Asia. He served as MD and Senior Principal at Stantec Consulting from 2007 to 2015. As a Director and Chairman of INI (formerly Stantec Consulting) he is instrumental in forming and delivering research-driven, large multi-use developments, that are driven by good planning, architecture, technology and sustainable principles. He has also held teaching positions at Carnegie Mellon University and University of Texas, and has presented in several national & international conferences.

Jayesh has a Diploma in Architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India,a Master of Architecture specializing in Urban Design & Planning from Syracuse University, New York, and an Executive Level E-MBA from Katz School of Business at University of Pittsburgh. His E-MBA was focused on sustainable, urban real-estate development. Jayesh is deeply engaged in transforming the practice and education of architecture, urban design and planning to make them more relevant, effective and environmentally conscious.

His sustainable design and planning philosophy seeks to create communities that are energy efficient and responsible. He strongly believes that through a high quality of design we must provide better working and living environments that enrichour communities and contribute to healthy eco systems. His strength lies in employinghis artistic and creative abilitiesto bring effective integration of all disciplines for focused yet comprehensive master planning, andthereby the creation ofsimple but thoughtful habitats and elegant building designs.His emphasis on sustainable design contributes consistently to the firm’ssuccess in creating comfortable facilities that are energy efficient and responsible in their use of materials and systems. He believes that high quality design provides enhanced working and living environments while reducing operating costs. He investigates and developsthe economic and feasibility aspects of any project and strives for the best design outcome to help clients realize their vision and economic goals in alignment with environmental concerns. He pushes project teams to exploit technologies like BIM, energy modeling, animations, and multimedia tools in the design process.

One should have rigor and passion for design and seek every opportunity to make a difference in the community through the profession.