On an ordinary morning in the residential district of Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm, Sweden, its residents are up and about their morning activities: cooking breakfast, tidying up, and getting ready…
What is a Net-zero building design? Throughout architecture school, one must have encountered the concept of Net-zero building design. Some of us have researched such buildings as part of our…
Why “Net-Zero” Isn’t the Whole Story For years, architects have proudly described their buildings as “net-zero,” usually pointing to solar panels, smart façades, or impressively tuned HVAC systems. It is…
The New Face of Innovation Hyderabad has always been a city of contrasts. Its history is woven in pearls, palaces, and Mughal majesty. Is it present? Shaped by global technology…
When Bureaucracy Goes Green When we think of Net Zero buildings, our imaginations often take flight. Shimmering glass towers with solar panels, sleek silhouettes that resemble something from science fiction…
Evolution has been an integral part of human nature since the dawn of time and Architecture has been a fundamental component of it since it shapes the very identity of…
Net-zero energy (NZEBs) term is given to those buildings whose complete energy requirements are met by its own generated energy on site, both for its construction and operational needs. Since…
As we start 2025, architecture stands at the intersection of technological innovation, sustainability, and human-centric design. The challenges of climate change, urbanization, and shifting social priorities have redefined the role…
The Challenges and Resolutions The climate crisis is becoming increasingly palpable with each passing day. Our recent summer of 2024 serves as evidence of this. With a momentous rise in…
What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is the practice of a business providing inaccurate or misleading information about its operations, goods, or impacts on the environment. This concept has been around since…
Architecture has changed significantly over the years and it will keep continuing because it is a design based on needs and improves the quality of life which changes every year…
Atkins, a British multinational company focusing on architecture design, engineering, urban planning, design, design consulting services, and project management has always based its design philosophy and ideology catering towards sustainability…