Engineered Biomimicry is a documentation of a broad range of research papers by various prominent scientists who aim to solve challenges and innovate by learning from nature. The book is…
Distinguished Japanese fashion designer Rei Kawakubo is a unique character. She founded her brand, Comme des Garcons, in 1960s Tokyo. Although Kawakubo never formally trained as a fashion designer, her…
Story of Chernobyl’s New Safe Confinement – The Chernobyl disaster was caused by a nuclear plant accident that occurred on the 26th of April in 1986; when reactor no.4 in…
The construction industry holds its history from the day of human civilization. Building material is a material used for construction. Many present substances, like clay, rocks, sand, and wood, even…
Bjarke Ingels, the founder and director of the (BIG) Bjarke Ingel Studios at Copenhagen, Denmark is one of the world’s most advanced studios, sharing a vision and interest in the…
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,…
Hugely controversial, for almost 90 years from its inception to its opening, the Three Gorges Dam is a wonder of modern technology and engineering. The big concrete structure has converted…
Museums are public repositories of knowledge, culture, history and are responsible for their preservation and propagation. These public institutions are a vital part of society’s fabric and are an excellent…
Piercing through the London city’s skyline is “ The Shard ”, a 309 meter architectural and engineering marvel overlooking the perennial River Thames. The tallest building in the United Kingdom…
Ever imagined an army of silkworms building a pavilion? Or a printer printing a semi-transparent material, say Glass? It seems like something out of a fairy tale but this is…
Architecture is a complex and intricate mixture of technicality and art. Forefathers of architecture have always portrayed it in beautiful ways. They have developed styles, described it as a passion,…
Our cities are built today in steel, brick, and concrete. For decades, this status quo has been maintained, while the industry promoted a quick and reliable, financially safe way to…