The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Architecture as “the art or science of building” (Merriam-webster.com, 2021). To date, it has not been determined which one of the two it is. This is…
Climate Responsive Architecture – India, located on the Tropic of Cancer, boasts of a range of geographical and climatic conditions that each pose a unique set of challenges to a…
Often regarded with caution and unease, burial grounds & funeral sites have mostly been sidelined into the fringes of society. These places are crucial to the proper functioning of any…
Vernacular architecture is the simplest way of putting a roof over one’s head. Originating from the basic human need for shelter, a vernacular can be interpreted in different design languages…
To be or not to be… an independent architect? This is the question that seems to perpetually haunt every graduate that has survived the toils of architecture school. Even architects…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that automation will find a way into each one of our lives in some way. In fact, it is already doing so. Something as…
After a long-awaited beginning, the International Expo 2020 has finally opened, much to the cheer of the 192 participating countries. Postponed for a year due to the pandemic, the Dubai-hosted event will…
Design training apart, ever wondered what it means to be an architect? While architectural design can be taught in schools, learning about professionalism comes from being on the job. I…
What is design if not a solution-driven process? Design, and more specifically architectural design, is an output derived from trial-and-error of various possibilities that are defined by a set of…
Keep. It. Simple. Accidental product & furniture design wizard Tom Faulkner does just that when he starts on a new concept. Faulkner is a well-known brand across the UK and is…
The year was 1976; the scorching summer heat rose in waves from the Earth; it was too hot to be out. As their mother handed the bottle to the young…
Architects are tasked with one of society’s toughest roles: building an improved environment for the present and an even better future. Where an architect receives his/her education greatly defines the…
