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…
Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings, but it is much more than that. It is a driver in the formation of societies, the conduct of…
“Be like the river” is a piece of sage advice we have all heard from our elders. To embody the character of a river means to keep moving forward, relentlessly…
One of the crucial skills that an architect possesses is to be cognizant of the context within which they build. The context here doesn’t specifically refer to only the physical…
Hybrid models of vehicles, hybrid working, and now hybrid cities. Recently, the word ‘hybrid’ has been all over the media. It means a product composed of multiple elements. But a…
People have been fascinated, and have written about, floating cities and aerial architecture for a long time. The idea has inspired people for centuries, from science fiction stories that depict…
The Fragility of Memory Spaces Archives that are supposed to store our history are under attack. Climate change, geopolitical volatility, and technological decay threaten the core of knowledge preservation. In…
A Glimpse into the Desert City Once a small fishing and pearl diving settlement, Qatar has developed into one of the most dynamic and architecturally ambitious nations in the world.…
It is always unthinkable, beyond the thoughts of the infinitesimally small yet enormously large human brain that one person can impact the way we perceive architecture. Liu Jiakun’s immense contribution…
When a disaster hits hard, the entire world shatters—crumbled houses, vanished roads, and lives torn apart. Yet amidst the entire chaos, architecture still stands as an unsung healer. It doesn’t…
“Appearance is deceptive” Cities have always been overviewed with landmarks, skyscrapers, and high-rise, over-crowded- happening streets and squares along the urban fabric, but there is life that needs to be…
Architecture is neither merely art nor a natural science. Unlike the natural sciences with an excellent foundation architecture balances both creativity and structure and unlike pure art, it includes functional…