“The future of architecture is culture” – Philip Johnson Both the practice of architecture and the architectural process have undergone a significant transformation. Architecture is crucial to the survival of…
In recent years, Dubai has embraced the 2040 urban masterplan in order to become the world’s most liveable metropolis, and urban transit has become a focus for authorities. The nation…
Tropical environments present unique challenges for architects and designers. The high humidity, intense heat, and heavy rainfall typical of many tropical regions require architects and designers to consider various factors…
Introduction To be or not to be, is a perpetual question. Should architecture have existed or not? By definition, architecture is the study of the design of structures. These include…
Introduction | Kyoto Protocol The Kyoto Protocol compliance mechanism is intended to increase the Protocol’s respect for the environment, uphold the legitimacy of the carbon market, and guarantee that the…
About the Author Victor Olgyay, born September 1, 1910, was a Hungarian architect, city planner and author. He was a pioneer in the field of bioclimatic design along with his…
What’s a smart city? In a context marked by dwindling resources and the climate emergency, cities must respond to many issues, each prioritizing differently. The management of specific resources that…
Addressing the often-desperate environmental crisis that unfolds around us, these climatic responses have been impacting architecture by creating awareness in the practice as well as beyond. A “Climate exigency” has…
Climate change has been impacting individuals, societies, businesses and entire nations for decades now. The construction industry is in the limelight of the climate change debate as it is said…
Sign of the Times Global South is a metaphor for underdevelopment, a reference to its colonial that saw the region exploited historically and to this day. When decoding the horrors…
Reading through the targets laid down by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the sustainable development of human beings and the planet, one will come across tenets like ending poverty…
HKS’s Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Centre was completed in 2019 in the Fujian province of China. Operated and managed by Pico, the Jinjiang International Conventional and Exhibition Centre is…
