Locally originated arts and crafts hold a close engagement with heritage. Heritage architecture strikingly showcases the work of art created by the local artisans in characterizing a city in a…
In the twenty-first century, not only has urbanization increased rapidly, but human settlements have also been displaced by various major factors. According to the Global Humanitarian Report, millions of people…
Throughout the history of architecture,windows have always played a critical role. Light has always been connected with architecture, shaping the design methodology and principles of construction. Windows are more than…
‘A passage between Realms’ “Originating from the Japanese turii, meaning gateway leading to heaven. Its Sanskrit synonym for a door is Dwara, from the word Dwi, meaning ‘two’. This refers…
Contemporary global challenges are increasingly shaped by issues of global sustainability, rapid urbanization, and industrial growth. These interconnected forces intensify major environmental problems such as climate change, energy shortages, and…
India is at the crossroads of rapid urbanisation, ecological risk, and technological advancements. The narrative of Sustainability and technology is increasingly being adopted in the context of growing cities and…
Buildings and spaces as we know them now are lit up using daylight, and artificial lights as the sun starts to set. This consumes a lot of energy, especially for…
The discourse revolving around urban housing usually relies on a binary, with the permanent home on one side and the emergency shelter on the other. But this neat divide is…
Cities in a Warming World Indian cities are growing at an unsurpassed rate. As populations increase and new developments emerge, old structures often need to be demolished to make way…
In the architectural landscape, sustainable architecture now has a new definition. Installing a few solar panels and proclaiming the building as sustainable is no longer sufficient. Evolving past this greenwashing,…
Stepwells, carvings on the earth’s surface not meant solely for fetching water, form entire buildings that sink several stories below the ground. The stepwells are trenches or rock-cut wells which…
The connection between spatial design and guest experience starts with the groundwork. From the first impression to the overall experience, it turns a blank white canvas into colorful memories. The…