An Urban Heat Island or UHI is an Urban or Metropolitan area that is at a significantly higher temperature as compared to the less crowded, rural areas around it. These heat islands usually occur in… Human Effect on Earth : Urban Heat Islands
The modern city skyline is defined by high-rise structures, glass buildings, and bright lights. Populations rapidly increased, and a large number of people were moving from small towns to large cities, to study, work and… Exploring Diverse Urbanscapes: Building Cities Underground
Finding Infinity, an eco research lab has been working with architects, investors, developers and councils on a project of transforming Melbourne into a zero-carbon city by 2030, and already have 15 prototypes ready that could… Finding Infinity’s Zero-Carbon strategy for Melbourne
An Urban ecosystem is a term used to define cities that collaborate with plants, animals, humans in an urban environment. These are the most commonly seen ecosystems as we are all an active part of… Urban Ecosystem in California
Over the past decade, human dependency on energy and resources have increased largely. We can also see the adverse effects of increased human intervention in nature. The human quest to acquire things faster than ever… Green Architecture: Understanding Energy-Efficient Architecture.
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
It is extremely hearting wrecking to realize that the pioneer of holistic Architecture, Ar. Revathi Kamath left us on 21st July 2020. Revathi was quiet a complex woman and well equipped with knowledge on integrating… In memory of Ar. Revathi Kamath: Pioneer of Holistic Architecture
In 1987, the UN-commissioned The Brundtland Report ‘Our Common Future’ described sustainable development as ‘development that meets the requirements of this without compromising the power of future generations to satisfy their own needs’. More than three decades later, this definition continues to be quite relevant… Green Buildings
The construction industry in a constant mode of change. With the changing era and requirements, the industry moulds itself into coming up with solutions that run parallel with the changing times. Sustainability has gained a… Green Roofs and Green walls
Various new and exciting trends sweep the construction industry. One such is the use of shipping containers for housing purposes, also known as Cargotecture. We have been evolving and adapting to innovations like green buildings… Cargotecture – A Beacon of Light for the Construction Industry?
Architecture is known to resonate with the changing time and technology. Ideally, architecture is ought to go hand in hand with the climate as well. But when we compare the trends in architecture to the… Evolution of Design Amidst Climate Change
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Sustainability has been considered as an integral part of… Different Ways to Live More Sustainably
Australia has been a store of marine history. The museum of underwater art is one such location to experience marine life which also aims to raise awareness to save the threatened ecosystem. The museum also… Australia’s Museum of Underwater Art
In India, there has been a dedicated mission initiated by the government which aims at converting the cities across the country making the sustainable and citizen-friendly, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs… A Step Ahead- Smarter Cities
Cheonggyecheon, is a public recreational park located in Seoul, South Korea, wherein the government decided to dismantle the 10 lane road and 4 lane highway along the Cheonggyecheon stream. The idea for this was to… Revisiting Cheonggyecheon Stream, Korea
Adaptive architecture introduces us to multi-disciplinary spaces that are designed to adapt through new environments that have impacts on external and internal living. Every built structure can be adaptable on some levels, as spaces always… Adaptive Spaces and Environments
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
Building materials are one of the most significant contributors to carbon emission. The construction industry has been working to find the quickest and most accurate way to measure the impact of these products on the… Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator
Rural town on the Nile has been recently introduced with a new medical facility that brings surgery to underserved areas. The Kyabirwa Surgical Facility is the project unveiled with Mount Sinai Health Systems which can… Medical Prototype Designed For Rural Uganda
Construction of green and sustainable buildings is the trend that has been picking up across the world to provide a better environment for present and future generations. Right from the designing, construction to the future… Glass for Better Sustainable Environment