The so-called ‘Sustainability’ proposals in the built environment are not ‘sustainable’ if they don’t listen to the voices of those who inhabit them. The voices of citizens, travelers, users, viewers,…
Catrica, P. (2013). The FRAC (Fonds Régional d’Art Contemporain) designed by Lacaton & Vassal, is a cultural space that defies traditional architectural conventions by combining innovation, economy of means and a…
The world of architecture seems to be going through a transition into a new phase; a phase where there is exponentially more exposure to new research, and new information every…
Repurposing existing spaces challenges architectural creativity, particularly in balancing historical preservation with the need for sustainable development. The transformation of the Instituto Familiar de la Raza Inc. in the Mission…
Economic architecture is all about ensuring that the design fits the shoe, and the shoe size is often constrained by purse strings determined by the prevalent economic conditions. It bridges…
Don’t throw your future away “Avoid littering; it will sour our future.” Saying this quote raises the following question: What exactly is waste? Waste is stuff that is not needed…
Innovative Architecture: A Symphony of Sustainability with Recycled Materials A harmonious fusion of creativity and sustainability has taken centre stage in the constantly changing field of architecture. Using recycled materials…
Architecture plays a significant role in influencing climate change. Our buildings, our cities and our infrastructure act as a catalyst in various environmental patterns and behaviours. Currently, a lot of…
The selection of material and its application plays a pivotal role in the construction industry. It depicts the sense of design, looks, and utility of a structure. The construction industry…
Adaptive reuse is when a building that is obsolete or unused, is restored and repurposed for a different purpose. For example, reusing a colonial villa into a modern-day cafe by…
Sustainable approaches can be broadly classified into two categories- Program-based approach and Conservation-based approach. The program-based approach is a clean-slate architecture that focuses on integrating design strategies and sustainable technologies…
Architecture and Entrepreneurship are perhaps the two most creative professions that encompass multiple fold aspects not restricted to a particular field. Both professions are undertaken by individuals driven by innovation…