An Overview: Warka Water, a non-profit organization, led by Italian architect Arturo Vittori’s Tropical rainforest, is expected to be completed in 2022. Cameroon, Warka Village is an integrated space for Pygmy community, an isolated society… Fully Integrated Village for Rainforest: Cameroon Community
An Overview: Did you ever imagine that the construction industry contributes higher to global warming? Well, here is the answer, the construction industry contributes 39% of the world’s CO2 emissions, that means we need sustainable… Silica Plastic Blocks, A Sustainable Building Material
We already have awakened to the reality of the Anthropocene era and realised the catastrophic damage we’ve inflicted on the planet. We need not imagine the parallel world where the concerns are not comprehensively dealt… Architecture Shall be More than Just Green
Rise & Influence of Glass Giants – How glass has taken over the regional style and culture What strikes our mind first when we come in contact with words like ‘Skyscrapers’,‘Urban’, High-rise’ or even a… Rise & Influence of Glass Giants
Like everything else in the world, the construction industry has also evolved over the years. From concrete and stone in our ancient structures to steel and glass in our bridges and skyscrapers. With the evolution… Innovative Building Materials That Can Change The Construction Industry
Restoration Architecture Restoration architecture is the conservation of historic buildings and monuments under specialized architects known as restoration architects, their role is to alter or restore these buildings in such a way that the buildings… Conserving The Old, For Generations To Come
An Overview: Buildings are currently responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, i.e., 28% from operational emissions, and the remaining 11% from materials and construction. In 2050, as the world’s population is set to… Embodied Carbon
A building envelope is a physical interface between the conditioned i.e. inside and unconditioned i.e. outside environment of a building. It protects the interior space from the effects of the environment like precipitation, wind, temperature,… Energy Efficient Building Envelope
Do you feel like your house is outdated? Do you feel like you need to change your place? Change is the only constant. One gets bored of things that they see or use on a daily… Re-Invent Your House.
Human settlements have always relied on food, clothing, and shelter, food is one of the most important survival entities. As the culture started evolving and settlements grew, naturally, agriculture became the prime factor around which… Bridging The Gap: Urban Agricultural Architecture
Understanding the culture, tradition, and infrastructure of the Indian state, Architect B. V. Doshi built his style of design around the most authentic materials and planning systems. There is a beauty in the buildings that… The Works of B.V.Doshi
Biophilic design in Architecture covers all principles of interaction between human beings and nature. It creates a vibrant environment with all the elements of nature into the habitable spaces. Looking at the harsh environmental conditions… Biophilic Architectural Design
There is an undefined relationship between natural light and Architecture! Light creates a bridge between physically experiencing space and visually admiring it. The effect that it creates inside and around any space gives a… Natural Light and Architecture
The difficult truth to hear is that all buildings have a carbon footprint and a carbon footprint is defined as the amount of CO2 it produces during its operations and activities. Whatever the uses and… The Carbon Footprint Fetish
Environmental friendly homes are far from a fleeting notion that is meant to appease environmentalists. The natural use of recycled, re-purposed, and sustainable materials has become a favorable choice for both contractors and homebuyers in… Eco-Homes, Your Best Investment!
Brick Architecture has gained more popularity in modern designs and it continues to shine with an age-old beauty and charm. Traditional clay bricks that evolved into a variety of types, sizes and shapes have opened… Design in Brick!
Earthships are a type of passive solar home made of natural and recycled materials, primarily to work autonomously – generally made of earth-filled tires, using thermal mass construction to regulate indoor temperature. Earthships also have… Earthships: An Off-Grid Habitat
Studio Vural, a Boutique architecture firm in Brooklyn, designed an off-grid Dune house in Cape Cod, Massachusetts that envisioned a seaside holiday dwelling that is carved into sand dunes and operates without relying on public… Self- Sustainable Dune House
Today, it’s not enough for the buildings we live and work in to be big and bold. With climate change evolving a threat and a need for renewable energy sources pressing more, skyscrapers, commercial blocks… Self- Sustaining Buildings
Increasing the amount of insulation in a building has been named as one of the most simple and cost-effective energy-efficient measures for achieving saving. The latest energy codes drive greater energy efficiency with tighter and… Insulation in Buildings
Vernacular architecture, by the term, means, constructing structures with the use of local materials and knowledge. Capitalizing on local knowledge and traditions with the advantage of using local resources makes it energy efficient and sustainable.… Vernacular Architecture: An Environmental Asset