Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass is an innovative and energy-efficient material used in modern construction. Designed to improve thermal insulation while maintaining natural light penetration, it is an essential component of sustainable…
Urban spaces in India are diverse, complex, and constantly changing, with the dynamics of history, culture, and socio-economic factors. Transitional spaces, where people interact, negotiate, and navigate, have immense psychological…
Manifestos in architecture are powerful declarations, shaping and reshaping the built environment by challenging conventions or introducing visionary ideas. In India, the concept of manifestos resonates through ancient treatises, cultural…
Affordable housing has become one of the most contentious issues of the 21st century. With more people moving to urban centres and demanding homes consistently outpacing their supply, the gap…
Politics and the built environment have long been entwined in the processes by which the form, purpose, and use of urban and rural spaces have evolved. In India, this interplay…
Mahatma Gandhi Hall, earlier known as Town Hall, is a historical structure in Indore, India, which stands as a testimony to the architectural and cultural heritage of the colonial period.…
Education in architecture The student can use this tool to amplify his sketch or plan while making it a visual punch but retaining the character of his work. This article…
In the contemporary landscape of the urban, transitional spaces informal connectors between private and public realms are increasingly under threat. More characterised by social interactions and cultural practices, these transitional…
Architecture has stepped out of the bounds of material and aesthetic values. It is a trial to embrace a more integral, community-based orientation within the architecture of the 21st century.…
Eileen Gray was an early pioneer architect and furniture designer who transformed modernist design. Lacquer work was one of her first experiments, but with bold architectural works, Gray created a…
Few disciplines are as central to guiding how cities come together, function, and have to change than urban design and planning. With increasing concern for environmental sustainability and in the…
Smart cities have emerged as an evolutionary concept in city development. Advanced technology and data-driven solutions keep improving citizens’ quality of life and optimise resources towards sustainable urban development. The…