Remember those videos on the internet where men used mud completely to make luxurious houses with swimming pools in remote locations? These videos are a mere source of entertainment yet…
“Each new situation requires a new architecture.” — Jean Nouvel Change is inevitable. In a world constantly susceptible to change, the crux of the question narrows down to merely adaptability…
Besides a long prospectus to become an architecture virtuoso for 5 years Architecture bears a lot of lessons outside the lecture halls and studios. Which seems like an eternity, both…
Architecture school is an extensive one and we all know it. The decision to pursue this five years long grueling course feels like choosing a path for a lifetime at…
Inspiration is what bridges the gap between tradition and innovation. Traditional design practices that date back to the earliest civilizations were slowly and steadily elevated into innovative designs when designers…
When we disembarked from the train after a 48-hour journey at Chennai railway station, we were still brimming with excitement. The name Auroville had that magic. When it was announced…
Climate change and global warming are impacting the world to a higher level, especially in the 20th century, as the consumption of natural resources and carbon emissions drastically increases. According…
Perspectives on “Being Carbon Neutral” With the inevitable climate change crises profound around the world, carbon neutrality has become a necessity in all aspects of life. It has been a…
Vernacular architecture refers to a method of traditional construction techniques or styles that are greatly influenced by geography, tradition, culture, and climate that are specific to a particular region or…
The extent to which one is unaware of regarding a particular subject shall always be more than the factors one is very well aware of. And being curious by nature,…
When you become a student of architecture, you don’t just learn how to design buildings. The skills needed in the field of architecture are many and varied, and five years…
Rising above the federally commissioned expansion projects during WWII, a group of Seattle-based architects formed an allegiance to shape the world of architecture with a tint of their essence into…