Architect Brinda Somaya has built her fame in the field of architecture through her strong foundations that are rooted in intrinsic human values. Her noble precepts stemmed from impressionable childhood…
Vernacular architecture is a sustainable architecture practice which incorporates locally available materials. The architecture displays the cultural practices of the region. The architecture responds well to the climate and is…
Famous for its toddy, delicious seafood, and Ayurveda, Kerala, one of the southernmost states of India, is home to a number of architectural spectacles influenced by its rich history. The…
Japanese architectural styles emerged during the aristocratic era of the Heian period from 794 to 1185. The styles took over the architectural elements used in the Japanese dwellings influenced by…
Critics and scholars of the profession argue that architects must refocus their attention on rural areas. The argument is for the larger good and is welcome. However, those coming from…
Vernacular Architecture refers to a built environment formed by considering the regional climate conditions, construction materials available, local builders’ skills and environmental factors. Therefore, this form of architecture differs from…
Does hearing the word ‘slum’ conjure up an image of shanty, dingy places with sub-standard (or worse) living conditions like inadequate water-supply and insufficient sanitation facilities? The land of the…
“Vernacular architecture can be said to be the ‘architectural language of the people’ with its ethnic, regional, and local ‘dialects.” – Paul Oliver (Author of The Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture…
Anna Heringer (born October 1977) is the principal architect and founder of the firm Studio Anna Heringer based in Germany. Recognized for her use of humble materials like mud and…
Vernacular Architecture is the style of architecture that takes into account the needs of the people, materials available locally, indigenous labor, and economic factors of the people in question. It,…
Andaman & Nicobar Islands are located around 1,400 km away from the east coast of India. They have tourist beaches, ponds and also a fragment of history. The local territory…
Bamboo is a material that embodies values of sustainability and durability while being cost-effective. A fast-growing grass, bamboo has been used as a building material since time immemorial. With over…