On a site with up to 45 degrees of slope in a small residential pocket of Kalpetta, Wayanad, the initial site work is excavation for deep foundations, which forces the…
Algorithmic design is often caricatured as the enemy of creativity, indistinguishable from the computerisation of architectural design. Whilst algorithmic design describes the creation of design solutions – problem-solving using systematic,…
The New Assistant Artificial Intelligence has a contradictory effect on society. In most fields, it is introduced as a helping hand to humans, while in some fields it has…
Climate and Context Climate-responsive homes have been the inherent way people deal with climate and geographical context to create comfortable living spaces. In these homes, context is the architect. These…
Have you ever walked through a field or a patch of grass and come back with tiny, prickly seed pods stuck to your clothes? They can be annoying and surprisingly…
Construction has for years been considered one of the most labour-intensive and dangerous industries in the world. While remarkable advances have been made in project design and planning, the actual…
Reclaiming Human-Centred Learning in Architectural Education Human-Centered Architecture: Putting people at the heart of design_©Joana Sá Lima,2024The profession of architecture is facing major changes due to rapid technological progress, globalisation,…
Imagine turning a corner in a city and suddenly finding yourself staring at a giant fish, a blooming lotus, or a building that seems to breathe like a beehive. At…
A Global Transition toward Decentralized Systems The global landscape is currently undergoing a profound transition due to the climate emergency, social injustice, and rapid advancement of transformative technologies. This shift…
Amidst the many truths that the COVID-19 pandemic taught our ever-running modern society, one timeless principle stood out: necessity is the mother of invention. As routines of constant mobility and…
Nature finds its way; it grows with its surroundings, adapts to changing climates, and evolves, but rarely repeats itself. It is often said that good architecture should do the same,…
At first glance, there is nothing to question. The bridge gleams in the sunlight, its sweeping form drawing cameras long before it draws commuters. But what happens when a bridge…