In today’s world, cities are designed with humans as the primary focus of the cityscape. The infrastructure, streets, marketplaces, and all the urban elements weave together into an urban fabric…
Indian architecture weaves space into the very essence of a structure, where the built and unbuilt interact as dynamic polarities, each enhancing the presence of the other. This intersection gives…
According to the United Nations, the current world population is 7.6 billion, and is projected to be around 9.8 billion in 2050. As around 55% of people are estimated to…
In 2024, there were 393 recorded natural disasters worldwide, which resulted in approximately 16.5 thousand deaths, 167 million people affected and economic loss of nearly US$242 billion. As per the…
Designed by Christine Mueller and Pankaj Vir Gupta of Vir. Mueller Architects, the Vasant Vihar Residence is a contemporary multi-family home situated in the upscale neighbourhood of Vasant Vihar, New…
There is a point where sustainability quantum leaps, or morphs into one capable of self-healing, restoring and regenerating. That is the subject of this article. Over time, “sustainability” has been…
In today’s time, there is a major technological advancement happening which is reshaping every industry. The use of vernacular techniques with modern technology provides a precise and sustainable outcome. This…
In 1960, Australian architect and critic Robin Boyd published The Australian Ugliness, a bold and enduring critique of the nation’s built environment and cultural identity, a polemic that dared to challenge…
Perhaps the image of a vertical green facade has caught your attention before. But that’s not all there is to biophilic design. Let’s take a brief detour into history. In…
According to a United Nations report, over 58% of the global population lives in urban areas, a figure estimated to rise to 68% by 2050. As the world urbanized, the…
Urban green spaces are areas within the urban landscape that have been constructed to create room for nature, such as parks, gardens, greenways, and living roofs. Urban green spaces are…
Architects play a crucial role in the built environment, and therefore, they must be ecologically and socially responsible when designing. Focusing particularly on this concept, the OBEL Award was founded…