UNESCO Asia Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation winners of 2023 include the Pan Family Residence, which has been conserved and revitalized into a mixed-use cultural venue (UNESCO, 2023). This…
Building Information Modelling is transforming the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry through digital-driven practices, enhanced collaboration, and standardization to gain more control over the life cycle of built assets.…
Cities have become an integral part of human evolution. With over 50 percent of humans now living in cities, while the respective land area is only 2-3 percent of the…
Baolis in India was a remarkable solution to the dry weather in the country, but it formed a culture with water and a place for the community to bathe, swim,…
Populations in our cities are changing the world today. It has two parts, the increase in population in general and the increase in the ageing population. Many urban practitioners often…
One could be easily awed by the Galle Fort for its European-like streetscape, colonial period architecture, the breathtaking view of the sea from the ramparts, UNESCO world heritage monumental value…
Some buildings are fortunate to stand to tell their centuries-old stories and versions of their past lives. They are often shaped by a legacy, prosperous times, and feelings of grace…
