Vernacular Architecture is the style of architecture that takes into account the needs of the people, materials available locally, indigenous labor, and economic factors of the people in question. It,…
Natural light in architecture is one of the most important aspects of architecture for its impact on the wellbeing of humans, energy conservation, and enriching the spaces. Till the 1940s,…
While designing buildings, it often happens that the fact that a building is not permanent is overlooked. We are so focused on short-term use and inhabitants that we forget that…
As there has been tremendous growth in the economic activity across the globe which is actually placing a lot of pressure on us on how efficiently we can use our…
Natural light plays a very important role in our day to day life, as it provides great comfort, health, and a mood for a human being. In architecture providing a…
Environmental concerns from prevailing automated and technological reconstructions still produce a bulk of global concerns and matters, a more active call for improvement to be sustainable is being executed. The…
Mankind has entered the age of Anthropocene. This era has been characterized by rapid, unchecked development of science and technology. While these advancements have significantly improved the standard of living…
A ‘Net Zero Energy Building’ (NZEB) is a building that produces as much renewable energy as it consumes annually thereby eliminating its dependency on conventional energy systems. These buildings are…
Over the years the world has been facing drastic changes in the climate which affects the lives of all living things on earth including humans. Sustainable Architecture is an approach…
According to studies, buildings in India consume more than 40% of the total energy generated in the country. 19% of the energy-related greenhouse gas emissions are also emitted by the…
Sustainability. In the era of anthropogenic climate change, sustainability is the key to reducing our carbon footprint and conserving precious resources. But what is sustainability? And who are the leaders…
A sustainable landscape is one that conforms to the environment surrounding it, requiring only those inputs that are naturally available like water and fertilizer, with little or no additional support.…