Above Conventional Conventional is boring. One needs to go out of the line to explore more, or even to tell people that there is something else on the other side.…
The advancement of gender equality in South Asia requires an understanding that urban planning is more than just structural and spatial design; it is a powerful tool influencing access, inclusion,…
The Chilean architecture firm Elemental under Alejandro Aravena explored the concept of partially completed housing, often called the half-house approach. The project Quinta Monroy was one of the first architect-driven…
Model villages began to emerge in the 18th century as self-contained communities, often housing workers for local factories. Due to the rapid urbanisation caused by the British Industrial Revolution, there…
Social Architecture can be classified as projects that benefit society. The impact can be directly attributed to the project’s design, for example, the inclusion of green areas in urban projects,…
As climate change continues to affect cities, those in seismically active areas like San Francisco face the additional challenge of addressing seismic risks. San Francisco is located in a region…
Mahatma Gandhi Hall, earlier known as Town Hall, is a historical structure in Indore, India, which stands as a testimony to the architectural and cultural heritage of the colonial period.…
Travelling the world like a traveler differs a lot from travelling the world like a Tourist. A traveler enjoys the story of the Place, the tourist travels the world to…
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” This quote by Winston Churchill encapsulates the impact that architecture has on people’s lives. Social architecture is a tool that can be…
Tatiana Bilbao’s foray into sustainable design, social housing, and, by association, an eponymous studio occurred after she worked as an advisor for urban projects at the Ministry of Urban Development…
Global warming is one of the most pressing challenges humanity faces, testing the resilience of cities and buildings in the face of extreme climate changes. Our built environment accounts for…
In an attempt to chase an ideal lifestyle, the daily routine vlogs have grown in popularity in the past couple of years. “At present, the TikTok hashtag #nightroutine has 9.3 billion views; #morningroutine has…