In recent times, the COVID pandemic has altered the basic urban fabric all across the globe, and the Indian cities were no exception. The post-pandemic period became the evolving time…
Historically, the cities built around us have been designed by and for men, neglecting women’s needs and their lived experiences. The built environment reflects the hierarchies of power that exist…
Designing cities for people rather than just cars is the cornerstone of modern urban planning. When cities are built to prioritize pedestrians, they become more livable, equitable, and sustainable. From…
There is a quote by British German Art Critic Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, which goes, ‘A bicycle shed is a building; the Lincoln Cathedral is a piece of architecture.’ In simpler…
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “gentrification” refers to the process by which a place, especially a part of a city, transforms from a poor area into a wealthier one, typically…
Our cities, those glittering metropolises of glass, steel, and concrete, once stood as triumphant symbols of human progress. Yet today, these concrete jungles have transformed into oppressive heat traps typical…
The Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has reached architectural completion, marking a major milestone in Australian infrastructure development. The airport project represents a vital expansion of Sydney’s western growth…
Nestled beneath the renowned Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam near Mysuru, the Brindavan Garden has long been lauded as a masterpiece of landscape artistry, rich horticulture, and the visionary engineering…
Urban flooding has emerged as a persistent issue all over India, primarily because of rapid urbanisation, poor infrastructure, and loss of conventional water infrastructure. This paper explores why flood risks…
Urban Design Urban planning involves designing and regulating land use to shape the physical layout, economic activities, and social dynamics of metropolitan areas, while strategically organizing the placement of various…
Adrift on hope where land has failed, A city breathes where dreams are sailed. Born of despair, yet bold and free— A promise kept with sky and sea. Imagine a…
Rapid urbanization is a hallmark of the 21st century, with over half of the global population now living in metropolitan areas. This growth brings profitable openings and enhanced living norms…