A sustainable landscape is one that conforms to the environment surrounding it, requiring only those inputs that are naturally available like water and fertilizer, with little or no additional support.…
With the use of local materials and construction techniques originated purely from that particular place, Vernacular Architecture came into existence. This type of architecture is considered to comprise regional culture…
Retaining the culture of the place and practicing vernacular techniques on the structure is another direction of the approach followed to attain sustainability. Several organizations, such as LEED provide certification…
Today, city folk are surrounded by concrete jungles that seem unintuitive and monotonous. However, concrete was the innovative material of the 20th century that shook the industry to its very…
With the depleting natural resources, changes in the climatic patterns on earth, global warming, and several other visible adverse impacts on the environment, turning towards ‘sustainable’ living has become the…
Time and again few people have taken untaken paths for conserving nature and sustainability towards practices. The following are 10 examples of people’s approaches in upcycling materials and their outcomes…
“The design studio with its basic traditional approaches serves as the backbone of the architectural pedagogy”. The two distinct domains of the architecture curriculum are the “profession and the discipline”…
When we think of Palawan, Philippines, the first thing that comes to mind is probably its natural attractions. However, that is about to change as we reveal to you the…
Ecology and sustainable architecture are the subjects that Ar. Chitra Vishwanath loves to explore, and the same can be seen in the various simple and complex aspects of her designs. She…