The profession of architecture in 2026 finds itself at an extremely important junction of economics, ecology, technological progress, and societal change. While architectural spending was traditionally associated with the mere…
The Lisbon City has approved a landmark masterplan for the Marvila Riverfront Regeneration. It was developed by Dutch firm MVRDV in collaboration with Porto-based practice OODA. Covering approximately 28 hectares…
The literal meaning of megacity is a massive metropolitan area with a population of over 10 million people. In 1975, there were only four megacities- New York, Tokyo, Mexico City…
The idea of designing cities has intrigued many architects for centuries. Take Le Corbusier and Villa Radieuse, or Frank Lloyd Wright and his Broadacre City. Bordering on utopias, these designs…
For many people living in and travelling through Indian cities, ongoing or paused construction sites have become part of everyday life. Dug-up roads, unfinished flyovers, and metro pillars occupy more…
Historically, water has played a key role in shaping the space, culture, and ecology of Indian cities. Settlements grew along riverbanks, temple tanks defined neighborhoods, and stepwells served as both…
For policymakers and engineers working in developing-world contexts, 3D-printed bridges offer an innovative solution to a fundamental infrastructure problem. A river can become a formidable obstacle to communication and economic…
The Question of Authenticity “Heritage is not designed, it is lived, layered, and remembered. So what happens when we try to build it from scratch?” There is something inherently contradictory…
Effective social and physical infrastructure is fundamental for achieving rapid economic growth, advancing human development, and reducing poverty.India markedly lags behind its peers in other emerging economies;potentially a significant reason…
With rapid urbanisation and increasing global warming, cities today face an unavoidable problem. They flood during storms and run dry between them. Contemporary construction methods and the approach to make…
Urbanization and infrastructure growth are rapidly transforming the demand for advanced spaces. To meet these evolving needs, advanced construction systems and modern technologies have been adopted throughout the sector. As…
Over the last two decades, India’s population has grown rapidly. As of 2015, approximately 33% of India’s total population resided in cities, and by 2050, more than half of India’s…