Imagine this, you have submissions or deadlines in the upcoming days. You bring yourself out of your “I can do it tomorrow” phase. You clean up, organize your workspace, and…
The backdrop of a movie is always portrayed carefully, hinting on many factors that make it up, the cultural ethos of the time and personalities of the characters. In some…
There is always a conversation between the viewer and the movie. In our opinion, films are an educational source as books or any other art form for that matter. They…
Vernacular Architecture of India, It is said that the bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists. Though often used metaphorically, the saying holds a very significant essence…
With the advancement in technologies and the rise in awareness regarding environment and sustainability, architecture has taken different routes to match up with the standards. Rating and awarding systems like…
“Our relationships with [architecture] are so intimate, so fundamental and all-pervasive as the settings of our lives, that we do not fully register just how much our buildings truly sustain…
Religion has always been an expressive element in any given architectural movement throughout the world. The evolution of the ancient architecture of India in the Indian subcontinent is the most…
What might have seemed like an utter impossibility a few years ago is being thought about seriously by the scientists, astrophysicists, researchers, etc. Yes, extraterrestrial building and construction it is!…
Durability and efficiency have been the key factors to assess a ‘good design.’ While we consider the internal, structural, and external factors that determine the life of a building, one…
Architecture has always been intrinsically linked with politics. The built environment through its physical and symbolic presence forms the background of civilization. It is used as such by those in…
“Children are a kind of indicator species. If we can build a successful city for children, we will have a successful city for everyone.”- Enrique Penalosa, Mayor of Bogotá Childhood…
When Le Corbusier gave his 5 point theory about an ideal design approach for a layout, the modern-day architecture started developing its form and shape. Amongst those 5 points, was…