Why “Net-Zero” Isn’t the Whole Story For years, architects have proudly described their buildings as “net-zero,” usually pointing to solar panels, smart façades, or impressively tuned HVAC systems. It is…
“At TOA, Architecture is both discipline and dialogue-a balance between ambition and constraint, function and poetry.” Parish Kapse is co-founder of Team One Architects, which was founded in the year…
Architecture and design have long been the byproducts of lived human experiences, imagination and indicators of creativity for years to come. This process has always required more than just pure…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, is the ability of a machine to display human-like capabilities such as reasoning, learning, planning and creativity (What is artificial intelligence and how is it used?, 2020). …
Cities are not just about structures and streets; they are the living environment that evolves with time. The buildings change with time and atmosphere, like changes in a movie scene.…
Kochi carries layers of history that reveal themselves quietly through its buildings and landscapes. Among these, one structure has continued to hold a steady place in the city’s collective memory.…
The Viveda Wellness Retreat in Trimbak, Nashik, exemplifies contextual architecture. It demonstrates how modern wellness design can be seamlessly integrated into both the landscape and the holistic environment, while respecting…
Architecture can undeniably be stated as a field that is perpetually evolving with the latest trends and adapting harmoniously to them. Moreover, it endeavours to maximise the potential imposed by…
One of the most enduring chroniclers of human history, architecture uses form, materiality, craftsmanship, and spatial intent to subtly record civilisations. Understanding architecture as a time capsule means appreciating how…
In a time of accelerating climate change, the built environment stands at a critical crossroads. Architecture and construction together accounted for nearly 38% of global carbon emissions, placing the industry…
Ed Sheeran, in describing the beauty of a photograph, sang, “We keep this love in a photograph… where our eyes are never closing, hearts are never broken, times forever frozen…
We pass through several spaces being unknown of how strongly they shape our behavior and unconscious habits. A lamppost by the side of the street, a tea shop by the…