The subject of climate change defines our time, and we need a global response to reverse it. The climate crisis, a term or expression that describes the impacts of global…
India’s emissions have been historically low when compared to large countries and developing nations alike. The per-person emission in India is 1.8-tonnes per capita compared to the 4.8-tonne global average;…
Tourism, a major contributor to the world economy, walks a thin line between exploitation and preservation. As travellers explore the world’s wonders, they inevitably leave footprints – some positive, some…
Drowning in Trash: The Growing Global Waste Crisis At the turn of the 21st century, the earth dwellers created a mechanism of shifting unused items to those in need but…
Architecture plays a significant role in influencing climate change. Our buildings, our cities and our infrastructure act as a catalyst in various environmental patterns and behaviours. Currently, a lot of…
India is currently experiencing rapid urbanization, with its urban population standing at 300 million, less than one-third of its total population. This figure is projected to rise even more by…
With a diverse population of approximately 1.4 billion, Africa is the second largest continent in the world consisting of 54 countries and multiple languages. While Africa deals with its fair…
About the Author Victor Olgyay, born September 1, 1910, was a Hungarian architect, city planner and author. He was a pioneer in the field of bioclimatic design along with his…
Addressing the often-desperate environmental crisis that unfolds around us, these climatic responses have been impacting architecture by creating awareness in the practice as well as beyond. A “Climate exigency” has…
Digital Water – Water is imperative for life, but has long been plagued by pollution and scarcity. Water stress can be exacerbated by climate change in many areas, and rising…
Architects might not be the final decision-makers, but we’re frequently decision-influencers and valued advisors. We may encourage better judgments by first understanding the decision-makers motives and then creatively linking those…
Climate change is an inevitable process of nature. But since the 1800s, humans have fueled this process rather rapidly by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Climate change…
