The Council of Architecture (COA), constituted by the government of India under the Architects Act 1972, came into fruition on the 1st of September 1972. The Act aimed to provide…
Historians assert that the study of colour and its incorporation into various fields dates back thousands of years—the earliest recorded theories of colour originate from the Greek civilization. Evolution of…
“Architecture arouses sentiments in man. The architect’s task, therefore, is to make those sentiments more precise.”- Adolf Loos As stated by Adolf Loos architecture influences how people behave and think…
The Concept of Architecture as a Discourse of Everyday Life. Architectural design is one element that defines our surroundings. It can enhance the quality of our lives by enabling us…
Architectural photography is an important aspect of Architecture. It captures the soul, tells a story, and plays a critical role in capturing, documenting, and passing on the essence of a…
Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass is an innovative and energy-efficient material used in modern construction. Designed to improve thermal insulation while maintaining natural light penetration, it is an essential component of sustainable…
Architecture has always been more than mere structures; it reflects culture, philosophy, and the spiritual ideals of its time. The architecture that is influenced by Sufism, the mystical branch of…
Why Is Sensory Design Needed? In the modern world where people are constantly connected and surrounded by technology, it becomes even more important to take a break and relax the…
Peter Zumthor, the hermit-like aesthetic-ascetic architect who practices architecture and creates structures with such an immense sensitivity that his buildings become a living testament to their very own Landscape, History,…
In 1968, biologist John Calhoun conducted an experiment named the ‘mortality-inhibiting environment for mice’, more commonly known as mouse heaven, or Universe 25. He took 8 mice, all screened to…
Teshima Art Museum, designed by architect Ryue Nishizawa and artist Rei Naito, exemplifies the harmonious fusion of architecture, art, and nature. Built on a hill on Teshima Island in Japan,…
Negative space is an overlooked architectural protagonist in the complex dance of form and void, where light and shadow collide. The very nature of built spaces defines and improves the…