Biomimicry is usually regarded as one of the more modern concepts in architecture. To understand ventilation, designers take cues from termite nests; to design structural systems, they look to shells;…
Whereas traditional universities generally expand horizontally and require vast spaces, here in Bangladesh’s capital city, Dhaka, a university has been built vertically in a dense urban area, in a way…
For centuries, the traditional archetype of architects and designers was defined as an isolated, singular visionary: “the master builders”. The architectural lore largely rested on the myth of solitary dictators.…
Today, the world is witnessing exponential growth in the global architecture and architectural services market, driven by rapid urbanization, large infrastructure investments, and a strong shift toward technology-oriented and sustainable…
On a site with up to 45 degrees of slope in a small residential pocket of Kalpetta, Wayanad, the initial site work is excavation for deep foundations, which forces the…
Algorithmic design is often caricatured as the enemy of creativity, indistinguishable from the computerisation of architectural design. Whilst algorithmic design describes the creation of design solutions – problem-solving using systematic,…
The New Assistant Artificial Intelligence has a contradictory effect on society. In most fields, it is introduced as a helping hand to humans, while in some fields it has…
Climate and Context Climate-responsive homes have been the inherent way people deal with climate and geographical context to create comfortable living spaces. In these homes, context is the architect. These…
Have you ever walked through a field or a patch of grass and come back with tiny, prickly seed pods stuck to your clothes? They can be annoying and surprisingly…
Construction has for years been considered one of the most labour-intensive and dangerous industries in the world. While remarkable advances have been made in project design and planning, the actual…
Reclaiming Human-Centred Learning in Architectural Education Human-Centered Architecture: Putting people at the heart of design_©Joana Sá Lima,2024The profession of architecture is facing major changes due to rapid technological progress, globalisation,…
Imagine turning a corner in a city and suddenly finding yourself staring at a giant fish, a blooming lotus, or a building that seems to breathe like a beehive. At…