A Global Transition toward Decentralized Systems The global landscape is currently undergoing a profound transition due to the climate emergency, social injustice, and rapid advancement of transformative technologies. This shift…
The Global Growth of Informal Settlements and the Shift Toward Inclusive Urban Planning Urban populations are expanding at an alarming rate globally, with current estimates suggesting that more than half…
The Central Park Conservancy has recently launched a $37 million restoration initiative to restore one of the most cherished and frequented landmarks: Bethesda Fountain and Conservatory Water. This massive investment…
Designing High-Rise Communities to Mitigate Urban Social Isolation As global urbanisation is accelerating, 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050. High-rise residential buildings have…
Urbanism has made city life faster through metros and expressways without necessarily making it easier. In fast-growing cities, residents often face fatigue, social isolation, and environmental detachment as planners prioritize…
The False Dilemma of the “Decorated Shed” The history of architecture has constantly been in a dilemma of aesthetics, which prioritizes the visual appeal of a structure, and ethics, which…
Architecture Beyond Sight: An Introduction First published in Danish in 1957 and translated into English in 1959, Experiencing Architecture is a standard text for understanding architecture as a multisensory, living…
Starchitecture has transformed the skyline of cities for the past three decades. Cities from Bilbao to Beijing now commission spectacular buildings designed by internationally renowned architects such as Frank Gehry,…
Psychological Drivers behind Fast Fashion Obsession Fast fashion has remodeled people’s shopping choices and socializing skills. The psychology of exclusivity and the influence of social media have resulted in an…
From a post-war urban center to a dynamic regional economic hub, the streets of Ho Chi Minh City take one on a marvelous journey to witness it all. If one…
Reimagining the City after Dark For decades, urban planning and architectural design have created “solar-centric” designs, treating nighttime as a functional “off switch” managed only by basic lighting techniques, with…
The Appeal and Complexity of Minimalist Design The minimalist design trend, inspired by the ideology “less is more,” has influenced the field of design significantly due to its visual appearance,…