Can a building be experienced like reading a poem? If so, how should the building be treated to provide for such stimuli and induce a deeper personal encounter? Does poetry…
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…
Architecture is a purposeful creation of environments that deeply affect human feelings, thoughts and social interactions. Architectural design creates a multi-sensory experience through visual aesthetics while using sight, sound touch…
Vastu Shastra, the ancient discipline of architecture from India, is favored for its ability to create harmonious spaces. Though more strongly associated with temples and residences, Vastu has recently seen…
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…
Rethinking The Ecological Boundaries of Urban Design The current environmental crisis, social relocation, and ecological breakdown require urban design to face an intellectual transformation because these phenomena spread irregularly across…
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…
Many of us have observed that storytelling is a trending activity on social media, where creators narrate the concepts or values that art embodies. This helps in finding the right…
Travelling has always been a crucial aspect of any creative field. It feeds into the desire to explore, learn, and experience. This is especially applicable to the field of architecture.…
Cities exist as entities that extend far beyond their physical structures. The urban grid and concrete architecture of metropolitan spaces often hide multiple layers of subjective and collective memories, personal…
Heritage is a singular word with a kaleidoscopic image. It is a word that brings images of ancient monuments, places, life, and culture to a person’s mind. According to UNESCO,…
Urban transport in India is confronted with severe challenges—growing populations, ageing infrastructure, constrained investment, and rising environmental issues. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have been seen as the key solution to closing…