Plants are crucial to human existence and growth since they are the most straightforward source of nourishment. They are an essential component of the ecosystem and are critical for cooling,…
Design competitions have been a fundamental part of the architecture industry for many years. It pushes people to be more creative and has produced some exceptional and out-of-the-box projects. Although…
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…
The politics of space and place shapes how people interact with the places they inhabit and how they perceive themselves within their communities. Politics may affect the environment in which…
Scotsman Sir Patrick Geddes is regarded as the modern-day father of city planning. Born on 2 October 1854 in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Sir Patrick believed town planning was more than just…
A “bedroom community”, also known as a “commuter town”, is a small town or exurb that is mostly used as a residential area by homebuyers and homeowners who work in…
Cities with valuable historic cores and heritage assets must retain their uniqueness in the face of rapid urbanisation to modernise. These cities can support a higher level of economic activity,…
Urban resilience is the capacity of a city’s systems, businesses, institutions, communities, and individuals to survive, adapt, and thrive, no matter what chronic stresses and acute shocks they experience (Resilient…
Suppose you enter an ordinary middle-class household in West Bengal. In that case, it is more likely you will find a beautifully preserved portrait of Jamini Roy than a costly…
To begin with, what is the built environment? It encompasses everything made, arranged, or maintained by people. More specifically, the built environment is the product of human intentions and the…
The primary components of cities and urban areas are their streets. Although streets make up more than 80% of cities’ public space, they frequently need to provide areas where people…
The construction industry in China, one of the largest in the world, has experienced significant growth over the last few decades. Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation in China have led to…