When we think about architecture’s relationship with nature, our minds usually stop at sustainability: shiny panes of energy-efficient glass, low-carbon concrete mixes, or solar panels discreetly perched on rooftops. All…
Green architecture stems with the sole intention of prioritising the natural environment during all phases of building construction. Additionally, it can be expressed as an architectural practice that emphasises the…
Topography: The Salient of a Land Architecture, a practice of developing structures or enhancing existing landforms, finds itself utilising, or basing itself almost always on a substrate, which is the…
What If Buildings Could Breathe? It’s 7 a.m. and you step into a city you have never seen before. Buildings behave like companions, walls seem to breathe, rooftops bloom with…
Before a single wall goes up or a roof takes shape, every building begins with a story that is written by its site’s topography. Site topography is far more than…
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…
Materials play a fundamental role in the architecture and construction industry. They are like the skeleton to designs, making them feasible. But what if the materials we use start supporting…
India is widely celebrated for its cultural diversity; however, it is often overlooked how ecologically and climatically diverse it is. From cold Himalayan villages to humid coastal coasts, from heavy…
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…
Hayao Miyazaki’s architecture of nature A celebrated and acclaimed Japanese animator and director is renowned for his enchanting stories that celebrate nature, spirituality and their coexistence. The storytelling world of…
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…
Why Do Buildings Need to Feed Us? Food scarcity in urban areas Cities have always been the center of growth, development, and advancement for the country. The majority of the…