The construction of data centers, pivotal hubs for storing, managing, and disseminating vast quantities of digital information, faces unique demands and challenges. In an era where technology is evolving at…
Innovation does not only mean brand new mind-blowing inventions but the unseen use of the already existing things. When it comes to architecture, structure innovations take a long process, for…
Floods are one of the most common natural disasters that are extremely deadly to living beings and property. It’s important that the shelters that protect beings from calamities be equipped…
Vernacular Architecture, a term given to the local architecture of any particular area, constructed using the traditional materials that are present in abundance. This typology of architecture, widely practised once,…
How did he do it? How did Antoni Gaudí, one of the twentieth century’s most revered architects design some of the most extraordinary structures known to humankind: the Basilica of…
“Vernacular architecture can be said to be the ‘architectural language of the people’ with its ethnic, regional, and local ‘dialects.” – Paul Oliver (Author of The Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture…
Vernacular Architecture is the style of architecture that takes into account the needs of the people, materials available locally, indigenous labor, and economic factors of the people in question. It,…
Bamboo is a material that embodies values of sustainability and durability while being cost-effective. A fast-growing grass, bamboo has been used as a building material since time immemorial. With over…
Earth architecture draws attention to a variety of innovative projects and employs unique forms through construction. The techniques used to build with earth are ancient and have made an impact…
Long before the threat of climate change became a global concern, Laurie Baker, The Gandhi of Architecture, saw the necessity to design energy-efficient buildings. It is this which inspired several…
Have you heard of modular construction before? We are sure you have encountered it. Modular constructions are structures built in a factory environment before being transported to the site for…
African architecture has a lengthy and varied history that extends from pre-colonial times to the present. The architectural aesthetic of the continent has changed over time to accommodate the shifting…