Urbanist Jan Gehl argues that the essence of a city lies not just in its built form but in the everyday social interactions that occur in the spaces between buildings.…
The Paradox of Urban Renewal Urban renewal is often necessitated by the growing population, ageing infrastructure, and demands of contemporary life. While it promises efficiency, improved living conditions and economic…
Digital burnout is the mental and emotional exhaustion caused by spending excessive time in the digital world. In the 21st century, society operates like a digital organism, constantly demanding our…
Cities constantly rewrite themselves as people, surroundings, and societal needs change over time. What once worked for past ages may not be suitable for the future. With growing populations, climate…
Urban areas in the Middle East experience some of the highest heat conditions in the world. Strong solar radiation, dry climates, and dense urban growth increase the urban heat island…
‘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…
Sustainable development will require the effective integration of green energy systems. Relying only on natural resources for energy generation is not where it stops. Along with that, technological advancements are…
The built environment reflects our values, our fears, our spiritual convictions, and our social dynamics. Buildings, roads, courtyards, and public spaces speak silently about who we are as a society.…
Spiritual sites in India showcase some of the most complex and lasting urban systems in the world. Cities like Varanasi (Kashi), Tirupati, and Amritsar have populations that grow significantly during…
The cities were once shaped primarily by geography, culture, economics and human needs. Today, they are increasingly shaped by something else: “attention”. The public spaces, which were once designed to…
Over the years, the understanding of architecture has evolved significantly reshaping the space as well as the perception of it.Initially each place was seen specific only for an activity- parks…