Everything around people influences them. People around a person influence him/her. A person’s behaviour is always impacted by where he goes, where he stays, what he sees etc. The impact…
From ancient civilizations to modern-day cities, the way people live and their cultural values have been reflected in the structures that they build. These cultural influences are evident in the…
Frei Otto was an awarded architect and structural engineer born in Germany in 1925. He is well known for his use of tensile and membranes in the design and construction…
Human-centered design refers to an integrated concept that highlights the priority of the users of any section of people by understanding their needs and creating a tailored product that would…
A building’s design can be identified by its form. Any building has a memory, from its façade design to how it feels inside. As a result, people automatically perceive any…
Architecture is a combination of all the parts that make the whole. It is the meticulous thought given to actualize an idea. Architecture as a profession has undergone a shift…
The past few years have made everyone more aware and informed about their health and well-being. The foremost factor is the hospital and its efficient functioning, whilst the circumstances and…
Architecture encompasses form, function, aesthetics, space, movement, composition, scale, environment, ornament, and most importantly, massing. The first step to any architectural design is the most basic three-dimensional form of the…
A pedestrian bridge provides a safe mode of passage for pedestrians and enriches the surrounding. Pedestrian bridges can help link two spaces. They are also helpful to bridge areas separated…
Communal Architecture is not just about designing ‘community buildings’ but it more so reaches out to people of the same vision, goal and lifestyle. Allowing such people to come and…
In the haste to develop rapidly, one thing that is taken for granted and invariably neglected was climate and environment. Nature’s gifts to humankind slowly started to deplete, and the…
Urban Design sites are mainly public spaces, designed to please the users aesthetically and functionally. Dubai is a metro city that is moving at a fast pace and the city…