30/09/2025
From Heritage in peril to Climate-Resilient Oasis!
Proud to share that Evolve Engineering was part of the restoration efforts at the historic Hauz-i-Shamsi reservoir in Mehrauli, Delhi - a 13th-century water body now being revived as a living symbol of ecological and cultural resilience.
As highlighted in this beautifully reported Mongabay India article, we contributed to the project by designing and installing floating wetlands and floating solar fine-bubble aerators that help restore water quality, attract birdlife, and support aquatic ecosystems - all while honoring the site's incredible history.
This project demonstrates the power of nature-based solutions, community stewardship, and inter-agency collaboration in breathing life back into our urban commons.
Big thanks to SEEDS India , IndusInd Bank and the "Pride of Shamsi" collective for making this transformation possible.
From floating wetlands to floating hopes - let's keep building climate-forward cities grounded in science, engineering, history and ecology.
Located in the historic neighbourhood of Mehrauli, is the Hauz-i-Shamsi, a reservoir dating back to 1230 CE. It was built by the third sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, Shamsuddin Iltutmish of what is referred to as the Slave Dynasty. Every year, this ancient water body stands as a silent witness to th...
