In the United States, late-stage capitalism heavily influences society and the built environment. Among many of the political issues in this region, adults can’t afford to buy houses. Housing is…
Design thinking is often associated with visualisation, sketching, rendering, and digital models, yet at the same time, designers engage with a more immediate and embodied source of knowledge: touch. Designers…
A Review: Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses The book “Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses” by Anup Kumar Prasad, Ajay Chourasia, and Surender Kumar Negi seeks to provide the readers with…
In times where clothes, styles that go viral, and new ideas in design change all the time, building design faces a sharp contrast. Buildings are not clothes that can be…
A House Delivered Like a Package In many towns and cities around the globe, housing is literally packed, sent to the destination, and put together just like a parcel. Within…
Joy is not a grand feeling. It never uses trumpets to announce itself. The sound of footsteps in an old hallway, a glimpse of sunlight on the floor, or the…
Human settlement has always been marked by conflicting priorities and unintended consequences. Over the years, certain patterns have evolved, yet many challenges remain unresolved. A crucial yet often overlooked distinction…
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…
Vernacular buildings hold more than structural value — they are blueprints of how people lived, adapted, and sustained themselves over generations. Rooted in indigenous knowledge, they respond to climate, materials,…
Khamir Craft Resource Centre is a charitable organisation situated in the Kachchh district of Gujarat, India. It was founded in 2005 with the primary objective of endorsing and safeguarding the…
A rich cultural heritage with a handicraft industry that is a vibrant reflection of its diverse artistic traditions. Maharashtra, in India, has a long history of handicrafts, with skilled artisans…
India Brand Equity Foundation (2022) exclaimed the significant economic contribution of the handicraft industry in all of India. Nevertheless, the focus is on South India with its rich art and…