Christopher Alexander (1936–2022) was an architect, mathematician, and theorist whose profound influence extended far beyond the realms of architecture and design. Best known for his revolutionary ideas about how people…
Urban development is building cities and urban areas for economic and social development. It involves the planning of a city, town, or region including infrastructures like transportation networks, housing, utilities,…
Temple towns in India occupy a unique place in cultural and urban studies, not only because of their specific spatial organization and historical relevance but also because of their sensory…
Human connections happen in physical spaces, buildings, parks even in public transportation. These spaces either communal or personal are created by people with certain skills and fulfill their purpose through…
Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forests (Bosco Verticale) is an innovative approach to sustainable architecture and urban forestry, transforming the way cities interact with nature. Designed to integrate extensive greenery directly into…
Zoning is the primary factor that determines land use in the urban context. It defines the typology and form of a built structure which in turn impacts human activity. In…
Ancient Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, which flourished for around 3000 years from about 3100 BCE to 30 BCE in northeast Africa centered along the Nile…
What makes a city like Dubai unique is that its built environments are anchored in a spectrum of modalities. From the dwellings of the nineteenth-century Al Bastakiya neighbourhood to the…
The use of parametric design in architecture has completely changed the face of the architectural industry as well as how designs are created. It offers capabilities for creating elaborate, real-time,…
Creating pedestrian-friendly urban environments has numerous benefits. It improves social interest by supporting an active lifestyle, improving public health, and lowering air pollution due to a lower reliance on cars.…
Singapore is often called the ‘Garden City’. It is known for its work towards creating an eco-friendly nation, redefining urban planning with its ‘City in Nature’ plan. This initiative was…
From time immemorial, geometrical and rhythmic systems have played an indispensable role in urban planning, acting as scaffolding to alter city design and make it more functional and aesthetically satisfying.…