Conversations around designing for the future often revolve around topics of technology, intelligent systems and innovation. They seldom incorporate human-centeredness, cultural memory, and traditional systems. The road to future innovation…
What is a Bio-Material Bio-materials, as the name suggests, are materials derived from living organisms. This includes plants, animals and fungi. The most common Biodegradable material used in architecture is…
The practice of architecture has been closely intertwined with the advent of technology. From tools used in construction to the digital platforms driving contemporary design, technology shapes how we conceptualise…
Biomaterials in regard to architecture, design, and construction are materials derived from living organisms or nature. These often have lower embodied carbon. These materials are also known to sequester carbon…
Cultural architecture represents places and spaces designed to enhance the human experience. It includes places for gathering, exchanges and other cultural facilities that bring people together. A few examples of…
One of the crucial skills that an architect possesses is to be cognizant of the context within which they build. The context here doesn’t specifically refer to only the physical…
The Council of Architecture (COA), constituted by the government of India under the Architects Act 1972, came into fruition on the 1st of September 1972. The Act aimed to provide…
Arata Isozaki, a visionary Japanese architect and the recipient of the 2019 Pritzker Prize, the highest honor for an architect, wasn’t just a master in designing spaces but also in…
Nothing in the world has an origin without a precedent. From the evolution of various species in nature to the development of human civilization, all progress comes from the point…
The Barnes Foundation, named after Albert C. Barnes (1872-1951), was chartered in 1922 to teach people from all walks of life how to look at art. His collection holds some…
What’s in a brand? What is a brand? A brand is the sum of all expressions by which an entity intends to be recognised. It is the value of the…
“Less is more” and “Less is bore” are the two extremities of design thinking. Both brought about a wave of change in what was considered aesthetically pleasing in society and…