Falling under the category of natural disasters, the mere mention of earthquakes does not paint a very good picture. And rightfully so… the uprooting of families, the havoc within people,…
The recent earthquake of 2015 in Nepal led to approximately 755000 buildings being destroyed and the death of around 9000 people, with many others injured. The earthquake of 7.6 magnitude…
Food, drink, clothing, shelter, and sleep. These are the essential needs for every human being. The globe is under tremendous strain due to the unprecedented rate of human growth. Many…
A Long History of Urban Renewal Urban refurbishment or urban renewal is something that has been there since the beginning of human history. Barry Kemp an Egyptian archaeologist concluded from his findings that; city creation has been…
Asian architecture, originating from countries like China, Japan, and India, stands out with its unique and distinctive design. It is known for its focus on harmony, nature, and symbolism. A…
The Shri Pratap Museum, commonly known as the old SPS Museum is a distinguished, yet overlooked, exemplar of the architectural, cultural and historical legacy of Jammu and Kashmir. Named after…
Over the years, the evolution of architecture and design practices framed itself as either a response or an action. In some cases, architecture could express itself as a response to…
In this article, we will take a brief look at architectural technology. First, let’s start with a classic question. What exactly is architectural technology? The architectural technology industry is a…
Architecture is not only about physical construction of dwellings but includes modern engineering as well. It is an artistic and emotional product which can not be formed from the specifics…
The Kariba Dam is a double-curvature concrete dam in the Kariba Gorge in Zambia. Situated on the Zambezi River, the dam stands 128 meters tall and 579 meters long. Lake…
The ideology and philosophy of Shigeru Ban are based on two pillars: the use of wood, paper, and bamboo as the main materials in architectural projects, and support for the…
Japan remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years and, therefore, has one of the most vital vernacular architecture in the world. Japanese vernacular architecture is…
