“I am not now and never have been a Postmodernist.” – Robert Venturi (2001) One of the most renowned architectural figures of the 20th century, Robert Venturi has been considered…
Criticism of architecture and social factors affecting a structure observes a continual shift over the years. Media plays a significant role in creating awareness on social issues, which in turn…
India has a magnificent history that dates right from the Indus Valley Civilization. Ever since, many great dynasties, empires, kingdoms have administered this noble land. Over the millennia, they have…
“The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination, and brings eternal joy to the soul.” – Robert Wyland The oceans cover more than two-thirds of the surface of this ball…
The design and construction industries are growing exponentially, and their impact on our environment is staggering. To mitigate these effects, the practices of sustainable design and green building techniques have…
“If your ceiling should fall, then you have lost a room, but gained a courtyard. Think of it that way.” -Alexander McCall Smith The Courtyard Story Over the years, the…
Looking up the definition of the term ‘sustainable’ or ‘green architecture’, the internet succinctly defines it as ‘as one that seeks to minimize its negative environmental impact by efficiency and…
‘Climate Change’, a word that strikes immediate anxiety and feelings of uneasiness in most of us who follow the news, and rightly so. It is a defining issue of our…
Nature is facing the brunt of human actions. The consequences of said actions have given rise to problems that affect the world of design either directly or indirectly. Climate change…
Buildings have an everlasting impact on the environment. Throughout its lifecycle, a building exists as a part of the larger ecosystem of the environment, through the consumption of resources and…
Which is the greenest city in India? Mysore (Mysuru) and Chandigarh top most rankings of India’s greenest cities — Mysore for its heritage gardens and long-running Green City project, and…
Biomimicry is expanding vastly and establishing itself in different fields. In architecture, it is used as an applied science that not only draws inspiration for aesthetic components but also makes…