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
An Overview: Cities are organic: they experience life cycles, growing and developing as a result of social, economic and political forces. Urban designers, architects and planners have been taught to aim for doesn’t always relate… Temporary Urbanism
Modular defines as an element that can be divided and sub-divided into multiple elements with each having its own identity and meaning. This type of design has been a boon for the urban city. These… Modular Architecture Design
In the era of ‘Neuro architecture,’ many designers are rethinking their buildings. Psychology can play a vital role in making spaces and cities habitable. Many design firms are hiring design analysts and researchers to study… Architecture and Psyche
As we are all pondering about how coronavirus will affect our urban design, let’s look back at times when are cities were shaped by the outbreak of diseases in history. Epidemics and Pandemics have shaped… How Epidemics Have Shaped Architecture In History
Can urban design play a key role in ensuring a cities safety? Yes. Urban Design is a multi-disciplinary process of shaping a setting for cities, public spaces, etc. Many factors culminate to ensure… Safer Cities are Better Cities
How can virtual 3D modeling and simulation help us to create better cities? Well, an answer to this is, new technologies offer new possibilities for the planning and designing of cities. Modeling of an urban… Virtual 3D Modeling & Simulation
Barcelona has been a city of cultural interest and beauty since historic times. The city has maintained its individuality even in contemporary times. It is considered as a major cultural center with libraries, museums, and… Walkable Public Spaces of Barcelona
Every year, we are facing severe climate change impacts. Floods, heatwaves, a shift in the weather conditions and temperatures. Climate change is a serious challenge for the entire planet. Particularly, developing countries where urbanization is… Ways In Which Cities Can Prepare For Climate Emergencies
Rapid growth in our city centers leads to the requirement of more space to carry out activities, more residences, offices, and shopping malls, etc. Lack of space leads planners to find creative solutions to it.… Mixed Used Developments
Public Spaces are a strength to our built environment. They bring diverse groups of people together and participate with the community and create a social space for everyone. Public spaces are welcoming for all, easy… Re- Imagining Public Spaces
A public parcel of land joining buildings in an urban context and in a built environment, in which people free assemble, interact, and move around. A street is also termed as a two-dimensional surface that… Deserted Cities: COVID-19’s Urban Impact
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
The concept of Eco-city revolves around the idea of building more environmentally sustainable urban fabrics that work hand-in-hand with the technology to reduce the energy needs and carbon footprint. Looking at the current rate of… Building Eco-cities!
On the surface, it’s always easy to look at well-maintained gathering locations that might include malls, theater, community centers, parks, etc; but the extensive work is done behind designing these places, always tends to be… How Public Spaces Influence Urban Living?
Almost 90% of modern architecture in developing countries is influenced by existing western world concepts and technologies. As a similar model has repeated time and time again, it is very important to look back at… Courtyards At Glance
Understanding the constant rise in the global temperature graph, it has become necessary to take some important majors to make the built environment more habitable. Micro-climate studies help in designing climate responsive buildings based on… Understanding Urban Micro-climates
The advances in computing, materials, and electric propulsion technology, being one of the most enduring symbols of futurism – flying vehicles is all set to become reality. A leader in the field of UAM for the… Vertiports: Air Mobility Into Urban Environments
Around the world, a vast majority of people are flocking to cities and urban areas not only to dwell in their centers but to live in the newly developing suburbs, expanding their outer limits. By… Greenspace-Oriented Development Making Higher Density Attractive
The rise of temporary cities, a new urban trend? Urban planning and Design, has operated traditionally for a long time. This design challenge enabled grand visions to be enacted over for the generations to come… The Rise of Temporary Cities
What is the value of the street where people can walk safely? Well, what privilege will it be to walk safely and efficiently? Why not build streets with the needs of people in mind, and… Walkable Streets: Livable Built Environments