Building for Comfort: The Bioclimatic Approach (Noguchi, 2016) Imagine your house as a bubble separating you from the outside world. This “bubble” is called the building envelope, and it plays…
In the field of architecture, climatology is equally important like structural systems, plumbing systems etc. It also substantially moulded design philosophies and material choices. Climate plays a vital role in…
The most recent geological period of Earth is defined as the Anthropocene, meaning human activity affecting climate change and ecosystems. The weather conditions, storms and other disasters are becoming increasingly…
The Maldives boasts the world’s lowest average ground level, which results in some of the world’s most gorgeous beaches. Using the vantage of having a unique preposition of being discovered…
Climate change provides substantial challenges to our built environment, particularly when extreme weather events occur. We see effects everywhere, including warming temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and more frequent and powerful…
The UC Anacleto Angelini Innovation Center, located in the Chilean capital, is an architectural masterpiece designed by Alejandro Aravena that stands immortal in time amidst the contemporary glass curtain wall…
Doreen Adengo, founder of Ugandan-based practice ‘Adengo architecture’ was a female Ugandan architect who was a star, rising in the world of design and architecture in Uganda, Africa, and across…
About the Author Victor Olgyay, born September 1, 1910, was a Hungarian architect, city planner and author. He was a pioneer in the field of bioclimatic design along with his…
Buildings account for 35% of all worldwide energy usage, making them a substantial contributor to carbon emissions. Passivhaus is a tried-and-true solution that provides various proven techniques to offer net-zero-ready…
Solar Architecture Architecture nowadays has taken a sustainable trend, reflected in solar design. Through more recent technological advancements, the connection between architecture and energy is made between passive measures and…
India’s infrastructure and construction industry are witnessing rapid growth. On the one hand, the sector is a significant economic activity of the nation, and at the same time, it poses…
Natural lighting, also referred to as daylighting, may be a technique that efficiently brings natural light into your home using exterior glazing (windows, skylights, etc.), thereby reducing artificial lighting requirements…