Author Christopher Alexander was born in Vienna in 1936, where he was raised in the United Kingdom. He began his chemistry and physics studies before moving to Cambridge’s mathematics and…
Wars, violence, persecution, and natural disasters have compelled millions of people to depart their homes in search of safety and sanctuary abroad. In 2017, some of the highest levels of…
As research on new technologies evolves and they gradually enter the market, some begin to disrupt the way some industries work – 3D printing technologies showing increasing potential to do…
Today’s architecture has shifted from a social pattern that was inclusive of the local community to being more isolated and reliant on privacy, leaving no time (or spaces) for community…
According to the World Bank Report, one in every four people live in the South Asia region, and more than 14% of South Asians have no home, not counting a…
Areas of Work: | Social Housing Building Materials and Construction Technologies Disaster Prevention and Management Capacity Building and Skill Development Project Management & Consultancy Background The projected housing shortage in…
With a diverse population of approximately 1.4 billion, Africa is the second largest continent in the world consisting of 54 countries and multiple languages. While Africa deals with its fair…
Australia’s rich and diverse architectural history spans more than 50 years. British and European styles significantly influenced the country’s architecture in the early years. Over time, Australian architects began to…
Sub-Saharan Africa is predicted to have a housing shortfall of 50.5 million units. Every government has identified residential housing as a critical issue, yet it still needs to be resolved.…
In today’s context, community living has taken a new phase as apartment and gated communities are being designed and constructed by architects and builders regularly. Because of overpopulation in metropolitan…
A city that nurses dreams and gives wings to everyone’s ambitions does not have the space to house them all. What is it that the city offers that makes people…
Introduction A serpentinous volume elegantly emerges from the ground in an anfractuous figure while embracing a serene pond. The Sneglehusene housing is located in the sustainable town of Nye, the…