Bhutan is a small mountainous country with dense forest regions amidst which a culturally rich civilization thrives. It is landlocked between India, China, and Tibet (now an autonomous region of…
Think before you trash it. “Sustainability Starts With Responsible Waste Disposal,” goes the saying. But what exactly qualifies as waste? In our homes, offices, and industries, we discard materials for…
In architecture, the selection and utilization of materials play an important role in crafting the identity of a design. Architects harness the potential of various construction materials to strengthen their…
Zen is a philosophy that emerged from Mahayana Buddhism in the eleventh century. Zen emphasizes meditation, selflessness, and cosmic harmony over ancient religious rites. Zen philosophy’s key ideas include the…
Vadnagar is a living town and archeologically has a large history. A place where life existed from its inception to the modern day. One can find its mention in Skanda…
The Water-Moon Monastery stands quietly facing the Keelung River, with Mount Datun as its picturesque backdrop. Beyond two walls that separate the bustling highway from this ethereal space, an 80-meter-long…
Introduction Architecture plays an important role in spiritually shaping spaces, understanding the rituals, and designing according to the worship patterns. Spaces can elicit strong emotions and the initial effect connected…
Water has always been essential to the development of communities and the natural world, dating back to the earliest days of animal and plant life. Water was essential to human…
Across cultures, religions, and various faiths, the one constant element we can observe is the element of sustenance and birth, Water. It has strengthened its position and role in purification,…
In the northwestern corner of Kyoto, Japan, stands a gleaming, gold structure called Kinkaku-ji. Also known as the Golden Pavilion, the building’s exterior is covered with luxurious gold paper while…
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the lives in the big city, we often forget about the natural environment we live in. Always on a run, packed spaces, noisy streets,…
Art history is about discovering the past, the eras, and the different movements and ages. It is also an invitation to develop one’s knowledge of the conditions in which the…
