Dearest fellow rulers, Allow me to indulge you in a cup of coffee, tea, wine or beverage. As you listen to my words and read my lines, set your music…
Vastu Shastra, the ancient discipline of architecture from India, is favored for its ability to create harmonious spaces. Though more strongly associated with temples and residences, Vastu has recently seen…
Awakening with Architecture She wakes up in the morning and the first thing she does, maybe everybody does, is go to the washroom. After sitting in the commode for 2…
Architecture and tourism are deeply interconnected, as iconic structures and cultural heritage sites often attract travelers from around the world. In contrast, tourism, in turn, contributes to the preservation and…
Net-zero energy (NZEBs) term is given to those buildings whose complete energy requirements are met by its own generated energy on site, both for its construction and operational needs. Since…
The relationship between architecture and mental well-being is becoming more and more evident day by day. Numerous efforts are being made to support this cause, and architecture has been playing…
Hybrid models of vehicles, hybrid working, and now hybrid cities. Recently, the word ‘hybrid’ has been all over the media. It means a product composed of multiple elements. But a…
When a disaster hits hard, the entire world shatters—crumbled houses, vanished roads, and lives torn apart. Yet amidst the entire chaos, architecture still stands as an unsung healer. It doesn’t…
Architecture has been traditionally considered a visual art when, in fact, it greatly affects our experience through the sense of hearing. Architectural acoustics, also sometimes known as “architecture of sound”…
Architectural criticism is a discipline that has been around for centuries, but its importance has never been greater. Architecture is often thought of as the products of the discipline, which…
Architecture as a Dialogue with Time Architecture is often considered as a silent art. But if you listen closely, you will hear it speak – a whisper of the civilizations…
The narrative of humankind and its consanguinity with the environment is age-old. Whether one sees humans as aggravators or ignorant beings, is inconsequential. Ultimately, they are stuck in a perpetual…