Architecture is a language civilizations have used for centuries to convey their social, economic, and political worldview. The buildings people build say a lot about the people who make them.…
Zoning laws function as the DNA of cities. They are the foundational framework of urban development, formulated by governmental bodies to ensure order and coherence in city planning. They establish…
For shaping future cities, urban planning and economic development always go hand in hand. Urban planning, when employed as a strategic development measure, can help create an environment conducive to…
Public transportation is more than just a means of moving people from one place to another; it is the heartbeat of urban growth, and the means of transport are the…
Charles Correa is one of the few names that come to mind when discussing an astonishing architect and urban planner in India. Born on September 1, 1930, his contribution to…
When modernism comes to mind, we often picture it with exposed concrete work, glass work, and geometric facades, but here comes something that contradicts it. Placed in the modern urban…
In recent times, the COVID pandemic has altered the basic urban fabric all across the globe, and the Indian cities were no exception. The post-pandemic period became the evolving time…
Why do humans need community? ‘Humans crave community’ is a phrase humankind has widely acknowledged as accurate. Since humans established the first few civilisations, there is evidence that people built…
Historically, the cities built around us have been designed by and for men, neglecting women’s needs and their lived experiences. The built environment reflects the hierarchies of power that exist…
Why Do Buildings Need to Feed Us? Food scarcity in urban areas Cities have always been the center of growth, development, and advancement for the country. The majority of the…
Urban planning in rapidly evolving cities struggles to meet the emerging needs of urban communities. Tactical urbanism is a flexible approach to urban planning that transforms spaces using low-cost, scalable,…
Historic Indian settlements are not just arrangements of buildings and streets, but multifaceted representations of invisible borders constructed through socio-cultural, religious, and political contexts. These borders—based on caste, community, ritual,…