Brise Soleil has its roots as an architectural element from the very ancient times when people started using them as sun-shading devices. These are screens that reduce solar heat gain…
“In writing of Indian culture, I am highly conscious of my subjectivity; arguably, there is more than one Indian culture, and certainly more than one view of Indian culture.” -Shashi…
Parametric architecture is based on algorithmic thinking. The dimensions of design are considered and then converted into parameters i.e. made variables which turns up a plethora of design options. This…
In India, architecture has been influenced by many cultures. One such culture Indian structures are influenced by is Islam. Islamic architecture is characterized by simplicity and severity. Ornamentation was hardly…
What is Russian architecture known for? Onion domes, colourful kokoshnik gables and tent roofs, medieval wooden churches built without nails, and a dramatic late turn to European Baroque and Neoclassical…
The term parametric is originally derived from mathematics. It expresses the set of parameters, variables, or instructions that are editable and can affect or manipulate the results of expression or…
China has a deep-rooted history of mimicking diverse aspects of countries. The imitation is not just limited to technology, music or art, but the whole culture and exact replicas of…
Building Utopia is a dream, which many philosophers and architects have tried to build, conceptualize, and have taken human beings a step towards utopia. Utopia means “no place”, the term…
Architecture has gone through vast development and changes in the past century. That is due to the industrial revolution that turned the table of building design upside down. Modernist styles…
Characteristics of Utopian Architecture Utopia is derived from the Greek ou-topos “no place” or “nowhere”. A utopian society is an idealistic one with no problems, issues, or end in sight.…
The best getaway in the Old World is a trip through castles and palaces of Europe. The European Medieval Castles and Palaces are magical and sumptuous spaces of heritage. The…
Dome is a structural element in architecture that has changed its shape, functions, and materials from time to time representing the advancement of human beings in mathematics and technology. The…