Look at the buildings around: grand, expansive glass facades, towering heights, iconic. These types of buildings dominate almost every city’s skyline. Everyone is moving towards big apartments, housing complexes, and…
While we encounter spaces and the feelings in them, walking through some spaces feels like somehow, they belong- not to function, not to aesthetics but to the surroundings, to the…
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…
The built environment consists of physical elements such as form, function, material, and efficiency but it also creates intangible human experiences through memory, identity, and belonging. The built environment directly…
Through the complex interface of craft, climate, and culture, this article addresses the role of sustainable architecture with a focus on cultural sustainability. The article examines how local materials and…
Architecture in Nepal speaks for itself through its unique styles, deep respect for nature, and cultural sensitivity. The diversity in geography, ethnicity, and beliefs is reflected in the built environment.…
Architecture has always been a part of the dialogue between tradition and innovation. Modern Design has seen a significant shift from the traditional design approaches, elements like roofs, arches, and…
As Nepal heats up with Terai cities baking at 40°C plus and Kathmandu getting hotter summers poor city dwellers feel the heat (Jagan Chapagain, 2024). Even in cramped slums or…
“Maybe this is the way to move forward. Issi ko log development bolte hain. Apni roots ko agar ukhaad do, toh kya bachega?” Piku (2015) is a humorous and poignant…
In an era dominated by high-tech solutions and global supply chains, a quiet revolution is taking place in the world of architecture. Designers and builders are increasingly turning to local materials…
Throughout many centuries, the discussion about architecture has focused mainly on visual aspects. People admire buildings because of their tall exterior walls and complex ornamentation and the way sunlight interacts…
Bahrain, an archipelago nation nestled in the Persian Gulf, boasts a rich architectural tapestry that reflects its historical significance as a trading epicenter and its contemporary goals. From ancient settlements…