Urbanization is an ever-growing force shaping cities across the globe, as more and more people shift to urban centers in search of better living conditions, work opportunities, and modern amenities.…
Zoning is the primary factor that determines land use in the urban context. It defines the typology and form of a built structure which in turn impacts human activity. In…
Urban areas often see high crime rates, but urban voids, which are abandoned and underutilized spaces or even vacant properties, have been associated with an increase in the level of…
Architecture as an art has not only been limited to the aspects of utility and beauty for generations. It is a tool that is used by societies, leaders, and regimes…
Over 140 crores of private cars are running on the streets presently, majorly contributing to air pollution and the emission of greenhouse gases. Moreover, traffic congestion in cities costs the…
What key element can provide a voice and ensure representation in important decisions regarding architecture and construction projects? Where considerations about the environment lead to productive dialogues between various professionals…
“Architecture must be adaptable to survive. A static structure is a structure that will eventually fall out of favor.” – Bjarke Ingels Like many places worldwide, American cities are grappling with…
Housing plans and urban planning play a major role in determining a country’s course for growth. India’s fast urbanization has made creative planning techniques necessary to build livable, inclusive, and…
In rural and underdeveloped areas, cultural tourism is a potent development tool that allows people to exhibit their heritage, make money, and promote sustainable growth. The metamorphosis of Gujarat, India’s…
Economic architecture is all about ensuring that the design fits the shoe, and the shoe size is often constrained by purse strings determined by the prevalent economic conditions. It bridges…
By 2100, the UN projects the global population will exceed 11 billion, requiring the construction of 2.4 trillion square feet of space—roughly the size of New York City every month…
Politics and the built environment have long been entwined in the processes by which the form, purpose, and use of urban and rural spaces have evolved. In India, this interplay…