The world is abuzz with great emphasis on the use of natural materials birthed from the womb of Earth. These materials are visually enticing, naturally available to extract and most…
Vernacular Architecture, a term given to the local architecture of any particular area, constructed using the traditional materials that are present in abundance. This typology of architecture, widely practised once,…
An intersection between sustainability and vernacularism, St. Andrews Boys hostel designed by ZED Labs is a perfect example of contemporary and contextual architecture. Constructed in Gurugram, India, this built form…
In the growing urban-sensitive world, where modernism is trending, the need to find harmony between rigid and organic forms becomes a necessity to connect with nature. Any modern trend which…
Sustainability is a concept that has been circling the minds of people in all walks of life for a few years, and has suddenly become one of the main facets…
Sustainable architecture and environmental issues are fast spreading terminologies in the fields of architecture and design and more importantly, the need of the hour. The internet contains numerous webinars, courses,…
Culture and identity in architecture are contentious subjects that have preoccupied architects and theorists since the time of Vitruvius. In ‘The Ten Books on Architecture’, Vitruvius elaborated on regional variations…
Adaptive reuse is an architectural typology which gives importance to the existing characteristics of the site. This mainly refers to adding a programme or function in the existing built environment…
Urban environments are the main elements of cities and urban areas. Parks, public spaces, urban courtyards, urban patios, and plazas are the main types of spaces in urban environments that…
The word sustainability has been a buzz in the media for a decade, and it is for a reason- climate change, economics and other factors. Being one of the environmentally…
‘We borrow from nature the space upon which we build’ – Tadao Ando. Man, how much ever modern, is deeply tied with nature. Even in contemporary and technology-driven buildings, he…
When one thinks of the state of architecture as an art form, one is reminded of beauty crafted under the hands of man. Come to think of it as a…