The city of Cambridge maintains its reputation for academic achievement and architectural beauty while its industrial roots meet contemporary residential needs. Alison Brooks Architects (ABA) based in London has developed…
A retrofitted 1970s London house with exterior cork cladding is being applauded as it has introduced a sustainable alternative to any other conventional, energy-intensive cladding materials. ROAR Architects and Nina+Co…
In the context of India’s housing crisis and the marginalisation of migrant workers, this article examines the perceived inaction of architects and their potential to address social housing problems. It…
Slum redevelopment is a complex, yet significant issue globally. Slums are generally informal settlements also known as shanty towns, that are characterized by congested and substandard housing, lack of basic…
2001 Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat Over 20,000 people lost their lives 2010 Haiti earthquake, which left over 1.5 million people homeless 2011 Tōhoku earthquake & tsunami, Japan, resulted in approximately…
Architecture is a form of art, which shows a balance between human aspirations and wonders of nature. Few studios embody this harmony as profoundly as Tatiana Bilbao Estudio. Based in…
Humanitarian building projects are built around human values and needs. This type of architecture typically includes housing or community projects built to rebuild or recover regions from disasters, but it…
Urban development is building cities and urban areas for economic and social development. It involves the planning of a city, town, or region including infrastructures like transportation networks, housing, utilities,…
The Brigade Gateway, an interspersed and a self-sufficient urban neighborhood spreads across the area of 1,60,000 square metres in the heart of Bangalore. This mixed-use development project consists of dedicated…
Human civilization is a story of constant change. From a phase of hunting and gathering, settled down and farming; from farming evolved complex villages where multiple trades were carried out;…
This article studies the nature of informal settlements and how they could be remodelled to evoke an improved narrative of housing and dwelling. Informal settlements fall under the large umbrella…
Christopher Charles Benninger (1942-2024), was an Architect, Planner and Academic par excellence. He was born in Ohio, USA to academic parents. When he was a young child, he lay his…