A retrofitted 1970s London house with exterior cork cladding is being applauded as it has introduced a sustainable alternative to any other conventional, energy-intensive cladding materials. ROAR Architects and Nina+Co…
Pombaline architectural style emerged in the reconstruction of Lisbon, Portugal after the earthquake of 1755. This style reformed the structural configuration of the buildings to make them earthquake-resistant and the…
Prefabrication in architecture is gradually becoming a popular choice in the construction process, owing to the advancement in technology and convenience that it offers. It refers to a type of…
As an architecture student or professional, it’s often advised to sketch more often to improve your design skills but rarely someone walks you through the learning process. Well, this book…
Every city is heading towards making itself pedestrian-friendly because of the detrimental consequences of vehicular traffic on the cityscape. Most cities in the development phase have focused on the automobile…
Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad was a fortified city amidst the mountains in Algeria. It houses the ruins of the first capital of the Hammadid dynasty at 1000m altitude. Most…
Net-zero energy (NZEBs) term is given to those buildings whose complete energy requirements are met by its own generated energy on site, both for its construction and operational needs. Since…
Computational Architecture is more often than not mentioned in the context of complex forms only but that’s the least of its potential. Computation-based design processes are taking centre stage and…
Adaptive reuse refers to when an existing building is either renovated or repurposed to preserve the historic style or architecture or sustainability. As the term suggested, the building is adaptive…
The primary stakeholders of any urban planning project should be the citizens as they are directly affected. Community involvement in urban planning could result in better communal spaces, connectivity and…
With upcoming technologies and research, computational design is gradually becoming a part of the design process. Computational design tools have made it possible to explore extensively building, materials, design, and…
Seoripul open art storage project is meant to be collective art storage for the museums in South Korea – the Seoul Museum of Art, the Seoul Museum of Craft Art,…