The Roman philosopher Seneca once said, “As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.” This aphorism is one…
Biomimicry offers an understanding of how life works and where one finds its place in it. It is an empathetic approach that has begun gaining momentum in several fields of…
Environ Planners is a Nashik, Maharashtra based architecture firm that is established and led by Ar. Sanjay M. Patil. They specialize in residential, institutional, commercial buildings. Their motto is to…
Nature is facing the brunt of human actions. The consequences of said actions have given rise to problems that affect the world of design either directly or indirectly. Climate change…
The conflict between man and nature has been going on for many decades now. We, the humans want to develop our nations, reach heights never achieved and in this process,…
Which is the greenest city in India? Mysore (Mysuru) and Chandigarh top most rankings of India’s greenest cities — Mysore for its heritage gardens and long-running Green City project, and…
We are well aware for the fact that a pandemic has risen and taken hold of every aspect of life, it is definitive that the pandemic will be over soon…
The North-Eastern states, fondly titled ‘The Seven Sisters of India’, are a treasure-chest of distinctive architectural marvels, built by humans and nature alike. The vastly unexplored paradise is home to…
Over the years biomimicry has established itself in different fields of design. From product designs to built environments, biomimicry has allowed designers to adopt as well as to adapt the…
The translation of a building from a mere concept at the back of an architect’s mind to a real-life monument is a difficult journey, laden with several obstacles. Most often,…
Nature and natural processes are the guiding principles or the main metaphors of the design approach. – Frank Lloyd Wright Biomimicry or biomimetics is the adoption of strategies, processes, or…
Some people look for a beautiful place; that’s because they haven’t been to Rio de Janeiro” Other than the majestic Brazilian aura, its dazzling beaches, and the contrasting skyline of…