Design – Planning, Spatial Logic, and Earthquake Vulnerability One of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal, Changu Narayan Temple is an important landmark in the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage…
As climate change continues to affect cities, those in seismically active areas like San Francisco face the additional challenge of addressing seismic risks. San Francisco is located in a region…
Skyscrapers, don’t you immediately think about Burj Khalifa? Well, there’s competition. When completed, the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will stand as the world’s tallest building at 3,304 feet…
Over the last few decades, disasters have increased in frequency as well as strength as a result of Climate Change. Weather-related disasters have tripled over the last Thirty years and…
A heaven on earth, Ladakh is known for its stunning landscapes, various hues, and the chilling winters. As we travel on the roads of Ladakh, we see huge mountains and…
Falling under the category of natural disasters, the mere mention of earthquakes does not paint a very good picture. And rightfully so… the uprooting of families, the havoc within people,…
While we are at it the year 2020 has been one rollercoaster ride. The global pandemic, cyclones, earthquakes, forest fires, and wars amongst many other unfortunate events have left us…
Vernacular Architecture of India, It is said that the bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists. Though often used metaphorically, the saying holds a very significant essence…
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and so on are disasters that are not under man’s control but the first thing they take from man is their land and shelter. Emergency shelters…