Land use planning is the most commonly used tool for urban planning in urban and rural areas. The advantages of employing land use planning tool exceed its limitations. Land use…
The development and progress made by man in building his dwelling with mud, clay, and stones to bricks, concrete, and other building materials made the development of architecture and construction…
The selection of material and its application plays a pivotal role in the construction industry. It depicts the sense of design, looks, and utility of a structure. The construction industry…
Sustainable architecture has emerged as a key factor in the creation and consideration of building design. By using resources in moderation and maximizing efficiency, it aims to lower the negative…
Living in the year 2022, we are indefinitely afloat with the climate crisis in the world. Now more than ever, the world needs to begin implementing viable solutions, and a…
The Hunnarshala Foundation is an Indian non-government organization (NGO) that engages in community empowerment, artisan training, and the development of traditional building systems, distinctly utilizing earth. Succeeding the 2001 earthquake in…
Due to increased global warming, there is a rise in outside temperature. But, the heat affects the environment inside the buildings as well. In the present scenario, all the modern…
Resilient design stands for the design of buildings, landscapes, regions, and communities responding to manmade and natural disasters as well as the long-term effects of climate change. Climate-resilient design ought to…
Climate change and global warming have been pressing issues for the last few decades. Buildings, including residential and commercial, are a major contribution to energy consumption. The energy consumption in…
Over the past few decades, climate change has become a global issue. According to leaders of the world, the biggest challenge is pursuing countries to cut down on greenhouse gas…
GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is a certification for assessing the green buildings in India. Along with a sustainable environment, it also renders healthy quality of life, both…
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a well-known system of evaluation, Rating, and Certifying to know a building’s environmental performance. BREEAM authentication is proof of the sustainable approach…