Net-zero energy (NZEBs) term is given to those buildings whose complete energy requirements are met by its own generated energy on site, both for its construction and operational needs. Since…
Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings, but it is much more than that. It is a driver in the formation of societies, the conduct of…
“Be like the river” is a piece of sage advice we have all heard from our elders. To embody the character of a river means to keep moving forward, relentlessly…
The relationship between architecture and mental well-being is becoming more and more evident day by day. Numerous efforts are being made to support this cause, and architecture has been playing…
One of the crucial skills that an architect possesses is to be cognizant of the context within which they build. The context here doesn’t specifically refer to only the physical…
Hybrid models of vehicles, hybrid working, and now hybrid cities. Recently, the word ‘hybrid’ has been all over the media. It means a product composed of multiple elements. But a…
People have been fascinated, and have written about, floating cities and aerial architecture for a long time. The idea has inspired people for centuries, from science fiction stories that depict…
The Fragility of Memory Spaces Archives that are supposed to store our history are under attack. Climate change, geopolitical volatility, and technological decay threaten the core of knowledge preservation. In…
A Glimpse into the Desert City Once a small fishing and pearl diving settlement, Qatar has developed into one of the most dynamic and architecturally ambitious nations in the world.…
Computational Architecture is more often than not mentioned in the context of complex forms only but that’s the least of its potential. Computation-based design processes are taking centre stage and…
St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in Chhattisgarh. Established by CNI (Church of North India), it is a pre-independence structure that exhibits colonial-era influences. Today, it remains…
Chennai Central Railway Station stands as an iconic landmark in South India, seamlessly blending its rich colonial heritage with modern functionality. Designed by British architect George Harding and completed in…