Impact of vernacular traditions, social living patterns on mass housing projects for low-income families and poor communities. This article discusses how two distinct architects – B.V.Doshi and Laurie Baker worked…
I grew up in Delhi, surrounded largely by plain concrete buildings. Whenever I visited Rajasthan to see my grandparents, it felt as though I had stepped into another world altogether.…
When raging waters tear through towns during flash floods, what determines survival is not just nature’s fury but how we choose to build against it. Flash floods devastate hundreds of…
Vernacular Architecture Vernacular Architecture is a type of architecture that is indigenous to the climate, culture, and available resources and has evolved over generations. It is characterized by its reliance…
A Review: Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses The book “Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses” by Anup Kumar Prasad, Ajay Chourasia, and Surender Kumar Negi seeks to provide the readers with…
Jameel Arts Centre (fig.1), a signifying case study for minimal yet out-of-the-ordinary design in the UAE, caters to cultural art with a natural connection. The building is designed by UK-based…
Indigenous philosophies offer a powerful lens through which contemporary design can be reinterpreted, restructured, and revived in meaningful ways. As global architecture increasingly confronts issues of sustainability, cultural fragmentation, and…
Architecture is often understood as something intentional, authored, and deliberate. Yet the environments we inhabit extend far beyond the professional architect’s drawing. There is the organic world of topography, shade,…
Today, architecture perfectly illustrates how tradition can still live together with innovation. Hybrid models, i.e., design approaches that involve the use of vernacular building methods combined with modern technologies, are…
Over the past few decades, architecture and design have seen a shift from functional and mass-produced architecture to user-centric design. Importance is given to user experience and the emotions one…
The world’s earliest dwellings, found in India, China, the Mediterranean, Japan, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, all featured an open space at their center: the courtyard. It was…
Hampstead Heath is a not-so-hidden fairyland in the middle of London. With its charming forest paths, swimming pods, and rich heritage buildings, it is a magical spot for locals and…