Where do we situate the building of structures created to be disassembled? Architecture, in its broadest sense, is concerned with uprooting permanent structures that cement themselves within the broader cultural…
The use of colours in architectural buildings can have a significant impact on the building’s visual appeal, brand identity, cultural significance, and environmental performance. Architects and designers must carefully consider…
The Mughal dynasty of Turk-Mongol origin that ruled most of Northern India from the early 16th to mid-18th century was a notable and progressive era of India. Mughals ruled over…
Pushing Beyond Just a Structure! Architecture had existed even before the word ‘ARCHITECTURE’ was coined. Available timelines trace the extreme existence of ‘ARCHITECTURE’ in the form of immobile ‘shelters’ (caves)…
The term “span” in architecture refers to the length of a structural element that runs between two supports, or the uninterrupted space generated between two pillars of a building structure.…
What makes a structure last longer, is it the permanency of the building or the experience that remains while being near that environment? Temporary structures have undergone major changes over…
Good architecture lets nature in.- Mario Pei. Sustainability. The world is talking about sustainability, some as a sincere concern while some blend flow alongside the trend. Either way, sustainability has…
From fires in the Amazon and Australia, to flash flooding in Europe, right across the globe we are witnessing the impact of climate change on the environment. Infrastructure is planned…
India encompasses a diverse range of climatic zones, with the majority being cooling-dominated. As it is located in the tropical belt, it benefits from 300 days of peak solar radiation,…
People have evolved with time, and the changing trends have affected lifestyle and living. Living in castles or bungalows, once a dream is being replaced by a more flexible and…
Growing up in a city like Kolkata, surrounded by heritage architectural buildings can be a paramount facet of a child’s ideology towards buildings and their aesthetics. However, in terms of…
As the name suggests, historical buildings have great significance, and there is a set of history behind the structures. There are certain religious beliefs as well, which are associated with…
