“Survival is built on resilience, and resilience on community.” This sums up the essence of Dharavi, one of the largest slums in Asia, which is located in the heart of…
The conservation of architectural heritage has enjoyed a long development over recent decades. Conservation practice is based on the values offered by the architectural heritage resources for different individuals, groups,…
In a world where cities evolve at a pace never seen before, architects and urban planners are turning to groundbreaking technologies to understand better, manage, and predict urban growth. Among…
Shekhawati, India’s largest open-air art gallery, stands right in the middle of Rajasthan. This vast landscape, therefore, replete with art, makes one feel the aroma of hundreds of intricately painted…
Trust but Verify Social welfare is an ethical responsibility in which activities or campaigns are developed and launched to benefit society and the environment. It refers to maximizing public welfare…
Be it the Rani ki Vav that’s printed on the hundred rupee Indian currency note, the Modhera stepwell – the location in one of the viral videos that had showcased…
A historical epithet synonymous with India’s name is the “Golden Bird”. A country so rich that travelers and explorers used to tell tales of the luxurious forts and darbars, the…
Have you ever wondered why there are so many similarities in Southeast Asian countries? Well the reason for that is Indianization. Between the 5th century to the 15th century, the…
Air pollution in India is an environmental and public health issue affecting the entire population. In 2010, the record of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution was concentrated in the northeastern…
There are always two sides to urbanisation in cities: informal and formal. The planned ones, developed by government authorities and located on legal land, are the formal settlement areas. On…
Claude Martin’s Takeover The landscape of the city of Oudh was one filled with culture, splendour, and artistry. It was all domes, arches, and jaali work until a stranger to…
Bhadra Fort Ahmedabad’s Historic Fort: Form and Space Bhadra Fort is located in Ahmedabad, India’s walled city district. Ahmad Shah I constructed it in 1411. By building this ancient fort…