Urbanization worldwide is increasingly faced with environmental crises, water-related crises like flooding, water shortage, and ecosystem deterioration. Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI), especially in the guise of water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), is…
In an era where skylines are dominated by glass-clad towers and parametric designs, historical architecture is an example of human ingenuity, culture, and resilience. Yet, these relics of the past…
What’s a better way to peek into a country’s civilization than to look at its historical buildings? These buildings tell stories that books and literature can’t explain. Historical buildings are…
The word ‘history’ finds its etymology in Greek, Latin, and French. In Greek, it derives from “histor,” meaning a ‘learnt, wise man,’ and “historein,” which translates to ‘learning by inquiry’…
The digital revolution in studying and capturing the historical arts and architecture can answer questions and curiosities associated with design philosophies, elements, and architectural principles. It enabled architects to know…
As time passes, so do the moments in the present gradually fading into the depths of time falling under the ever-enveloping timeline of history. When it comes to appreciating history…
The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale curated by Carlo Ratti is here again with its 19th Edition bringing engaging themes of ‘Intelligens-Natural- Artificial-Collective’ interpretations open to the public from May 10,…
The intricate designs of Gothic cathedrals, the symmetry of classical Greek temples, and the ornate detailing of Baroque palaces reveal timeless principles that modern architects reinterpret with contemporary tools and…
Cities are history’s great repositories, where every structure, every road, and every square testify to the passage of time. In the urban environment, the coexistence of the old and the…
Turkey, a nation straddling continents and centuries, is home to a remarkable tapestry of architectural heritage. From the monumental Byzantine churches to the beautiful Ottoman mosques to the innovative Roman…
Door knobs and handles have reached a point where they have progressed from a mere device into objects of skillful art confirmed in use as well as symbolism in architecture.…
“We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us“ said Winston Churchill in 1945, after the bombings of the House of Commons. We carry our heritage and culture as…