‘Kairos’ is defined in Greek Mythology as a feeling of joy, love, and passion. Considering the mantra of creating a happy home, Shreya Jain, a textile adventurer, invented La Kairos,…
The ParkRoyal Hotel Pickering in Singapore designed by WOHA is a new green space located next to the site in the center of the city’s business district, designed as a…
“Home is not a place, it’s a feeling!” Maiden Home is that fairy-god-mother who charms you with her elegant, chic, and unavoidable collection, bestows you with items befitting you, ultimately…
INCEPTION The Definition Sustainable development is defined because of the development (community dwellings/housing) that meets the requirements of the current without sacrificing the power of future generations to satisfy their…
Adaptive reuse refers to the process of reusing an existing building for a different purpose than what it was originally designed for. As we move towards a more sustainable future,…
The Joinery is a sustainable product design brand based in Cape Town, South Africa. The brand, founded by sisters, Natalie and Kim Ellis, was created to lower the carbon footprint…
As we continue to foster a symbiotic relationship with our environment, we are also learning from the processes, structures, and characteristics of nature and applying it into our own ways…
Sustainable architecture is the architecture that minimizes the negative environmental impact of buildings. It aims at solving the problems of society and the ecosystem. It uses a selective approach towards…
“Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” – Brundtland Commission Report, (World Commission…
Vernacular architecture is architecture before architects and is characterized by the use of local materials and knowledge. After being seemingly forgotten in modern architecture, these techniques are catching eyes back,…
With the advancement in technologies and the rise in awareness regarding environment and sustainability, architecture has taken different routes to match up with the standards. Rating and awarding systems like…
There are many materials available in the 21st century market for architects to experiment with. As the world is moving towards a sustainable living, architecture has also developed techniques and…