In the United States, late-stage capitalism heavily influences society and the built environment. Among many of the political issues in this region, adults can’t afford to buy houses. Housing is…
The built environment has faced countless challenges over the years, but the most persistent ones are those born out of global warming. As Earth’s temperature increases, sea levels rise, making…
“Loneliness does not come from having no people around, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important.” -Carl Jung Cities are often imagined as places of public…
Architecture frequently claims to be “user-centered,” yet the reality of contemporary practice suggests otherwise. While design briefs emphasize comfort, accessibility, and experience, many buildings are shaped more by economic pressures,…
The city does not wait for permission. Across the global South – and increasingly within the cracks of the formal North – communities have long constructed spaces that architects once…
As urbanisation continues to intensify on a global scale, dense urban areas face a range of environmental challenges, such as urban heat islands, deteriorating air quality, and reduced access to…
Redefining Urban Life The Hybrid City has emerged as a distinguishing notion in contemporary urbanism, indicating a trend away from strict spatial divisions and toward fluid, multifunctional settings. Historically, cities…
The concept of modernity has altered the common types of housing. People are no longer residing in houses with courtyards, but are instead opting for apartments. This change has led…
Bridging the Gap Between Design Education and Lived Construction One of the world’s oldest university botanical gardens, where observation, ecology, and learning are deeply intertwined. Architects do design housing. Yet…
Transitional spaces commonly refer to areas that serve as zones of transition or separation between two distinct environments or settings. In architectural terminology, transitional spaces are generally defined as the…
Cities between Memory and Change Cities are living organisms. They grow, transform, and continually adapt to accommodate new needs, technologies, and populations. In this ever-changing urban landscape, buildings inevitably age,…
In the twenty-first century, not only has urbanization increased rapidly, but human settlements have also been displaced by various major factors. According to the Global Humanitarian Report, millions of people…