Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are community-based non-profit organisations dedicated to tackling housing affordability challenges by decoupling land ownership from building or home ownership. The organisation purchases land and holds it…
Through the experience of different careers in life, a quintessential pioneer was born in 1822 who pauses to discover and craft nature’s masterpieces: Frederick Law Olmsted. He is revered for…
Just as ageing in place is an implementation of universal design at the residential scale, inclusive urbanism is an implementation of universal design at the urban scale. Inclusive urbanism means…
Adaptive reuse is a sustainable interior architecture strategy involving transforming old, unused, or abandoned buildings into new functional spaces. In interior architecture, adaptive reuse goes beyond just renovation; it involves…
Artistic expression in architecture transcends the mere construction of structures; it is a powerful medium for conveying emotions, culture, and ideas. Architects shape their surrounding physical space not only for…
Urban spaces are one of the liveliest zones in an area with blooming social and cultural life. But for ages, it has been observed that these urban spaces are gradually…
In the bustling urban landscapes of today’s world, a transformative concept is taking root, one that seeks to seamlessly blend the vitality and serenity of nature with the concrete and…
In today’s world, cities have transformed into vibrant hubs of cultural exchange where diverse communities come together, shaping and enriching the urban landscape. Within this multicultural mosaic, architecture, and urban…
Architecture history plays an important role in defining the religion, culture, style, and identity of a place at a specific period. A historic building, like a fossil, is the most…
Two-thirds of the human race, 6.5 billion individuals precisely, will be living in urban areas by 2050, increasing demand for high-capacity housing, workplaces, and overall infrastructure. Would we still be…
Scotsman Sir Patrick Geddes is regarded as the modern-day father of city planning. Born on 2 October 1854 in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Sir Patrick believed town planning was more than just…
The exponential rise in urban agglomerations, economic inequalities, fluctuating economies, unpredictable emergencies, and AI technological advancements are a few main characteristics that describe our current world. Accompanied by these factors…