Indian cities are repositories of diverse layers of history that have been manifested in the architecture of the past. Examples of this are the havelis, industrial sites, colonial structures, religious…
Impact of vernacular traditions, social living patterns on mass housing projects for low-income families and poor communities. This article discusses how two distinct architects – B.V.Doshi and Laurie Baker worked…
When raging waters tear through towns during flash floods, what determines survival is not just nature’s fury but how we choose to build against it. Flash floods devastate hundreds of…
The Shift in How Architects Design The field of architecture tends to keep changing continuously as much as its tools, yet there are tools that enhance efficiency, as well as…
In architecture, we define materials through their physical properties: the robustness of concrete, the tensile strength of steel, or the tangible weathering of wood. Our approach to the materials of…
Stories have been and continue to be one of the foundational means by which humans communicate and connect. From the simple modes like tales, folklore, to theatre and dramas, to…
In many cities today, heat is no longer limited to summer afternoons. It lingers on pavements after sunset, radiates from building walls, and settles into streets that feel warmer than…
Vernacular Architecture Vernacular Architecture is a type of architecture that is indigenous to the climate, culture, and available resources and has evolved over generations. It is characterized by its reliance…
A Review: Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses The book “Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses” by Anup Kumar Prasad, Ajay Chourasia, and Surender Kumar Negi seeks to provide the readers with…
Architecture has always been shaped by its time, yet the profession often feels uneasy when asked to predict its future. The idea of trends can appear contradictory to a discipline…
Origins of a Legacy Brand (1931 Beginnings) Kokuyo Camlin Ltd. is a story of strength, creativity, and strong emotional attachment. It is a large competitor in the stationery and art…
Architecture is no longer negotiating how to include nature; it is being forced to reconsider how it operates within it. As climate volatility intensifies, material extraction becomes more contested, and…