The growing importance of the climate crisis has changed how we discuss architecture. Now, environmental performance and carbon responsibility are central to design choices. Among the various factors, embodied carbon…
Abandonment is more than just leaving someone or something you have created, owned, or been responsible for. It creates a void that remains long after you are gone. This emptiness…
Architecture Beyond the Moment of Completion Architecture is frequently praised upon completion. Buildings are photographed when the surfaces are pristine and the objectives are clear. However, the true test of…
Kodagu, also known as the Scotland of India, entered recorded history in the 9th century AD. It’s a hilly area located on the summits and eastern slopes of the western…
Historical significance of Maya Civilisation The Maya Civilisation was a prehistoric Mesoamerican society of indigenous people, dated between 2000 BC and 1697 AD. They were known for advanced systems of…
The residence located in Addis Ababa’s old neighborhood, “Ferensay”, was constructed using reclaimed construction materials salvaged from demolished houses across the city, and holds a unique character. The design is…
Building a project from the ground up is always easy. There are no borders, no restrictions, no inbox requirements. Everything depends on the creativity of the architecture and design team,…
Settlements may evolve, but their narratives and memories are passed down through generations. Architecture, traditional attire, and authentic food collectively serve as expressions of culture. Transforming heritage buildings for food…
Retrofitting is often introduced into architectural discourse through necessity rather than intent. Buildings must consume less energy, meet evolving regulations, and respond to changing patterns of occupation. In this framing,…
Old Buildings as Climate Resources Older buildings are frequently regarded as development obstacles in rapidly growing urban areas. Demolition seems acceptable because it is frequently regarded as ineffective, antiquated, or…
Historic environments embody cultural memory, local identity, and architectural ingenuity. Yet they also exist in a state of perpetual vulnerability to climate change, urbanisation, pollution, overcrowding, and natural ageing. As…
Undoing Buildings: Adaptive Reuse and Cultural Memory talks about the most crucial challenges faced in the society of the 21st century: How can we make use of the large stock…