The capital city of the Canadian Province of Ontario, Toronto is the most populous city in Canada. The city is home to some of the most neck cranking skyscrapers and…
In the spatial domains of urban geographies, historically, urban forms are resultant extensions of people’s way of life, and hence the growth of organic cities. The grid system as an…
From the birth of Hindu cave temples to the sweeping buildings speaking art; the state of Maharashtra has not only seen it all, but it also depicts them all. All…
Few nations have undergone a metamorphosis as emphatic as the United Arab Emirates, [1] where a once barren desert land of nomads, small ports, and fishing villages turned into a…
Urbanization – the phenomenon of the advancement of cities through higher technological means and expansion of the population, both an eventuation of the other. Despite being a familiar phenomenon, it…
Urban environments are the main elements of cities and urban areas. Parks, public spaces, urban courtyards, urban patios, and plazas are the main types of spaces in urban environments that…
The emergence of cities in the 21st century is an effect of the world becoming a global platform for countries. Ideas are no longer local or limited to nations. Countries…
The Urban Problem According to a study by the United Nations, the number of inhabitants living in urban areas is 50 percent and is said to grow to 70 percent…
There is complexity in existing Indian streets, but this is a complexity that synthesizes a better space – physically, culturally and socially than most modern designed spaces. Unfortunately, we have…
Oxford defines sustainability as the use of natural products and energy in a way that doesn’t harm the environment. Brundtland Report states it as “Development that meets the present’s needs…
New York City, synonymous with its frenetic pace, neon lights, massive billboards, and towering skyscrapers, has some architectural gems hidden in plain sight. Listed here are 10 such hidden architectural…
Growth is essential for survival. It involves adaptation and evolution working in synergy—allowing the individual to develop the required qualities to perform day-to-day activities with ease. They pick up new…