Indian School of Business is under construction in Hyderabad, the "Silicon Valley" of India. The campus encompasses 660,000 sf and is located on 250 acres. Each classroom will be fully wired, with a computer and videoconferencing capability at each desk. The communications network will be set up to ensure instant global connectivity. The school will accommodate a large number of formal and informal break-out spaces. John Portman & Associates designed the school, which will be the first fully air-conditioned school in India. To further offset the Indian climate, the design will employ extensive use of sunscreens, shading areas, and water elements. Many buildings will be lifted off the ground to enhance airflow. Completion is scheduled for June 2001. The Indian School of Business is affiliated with the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.
