Tag: architecture and design
Spirituality and Architecture: Interesting Connection of Spaces and Soul
“Some things are sacred, others are not, whether they are religious or not.” – Le Corbusier Spirituality and sacredness are the most significant experiences communicated via architecture. These experiences and the places they are expressed are essential to our survival. They are encountered in numerous nations and cultures, as well as with multiple beliefs and customs.…
Art in Architecture: A Strong Influence
Art in Architecture is a juxtaposition of Art and Science that evolves around space, event, movement, and time. Architecture serves as one of the mainstreams in our daily lives and art creates an emotional exposure to it, offering a sense of community beyond functions and techniques. N.I.A (2009), defines architecture as “the art and science…
Shipping Container Architecture: Transform Metal Boxes to Modern Structures
Introduction Every year, thousands of shipping containers meet their end, destined for abandonment or landfills. Of late, an extraordinary metamorphosis has occurred within the realm of architecture. These discarded metal giants, originally designed for the relentless journey of goods across the globe, have been given a new purpose—a second chance as the building blocks of…
Sustainable building: Important Goals and Benefits of Green Buildings
Introduction A ‘green’ building is one that, by its design, construction, or operation, reduces or eliminates negative effects on our climate and natural surroundings while also having the potential to produce positive ones. Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to a structure and the use of environmentally responsible and resource-efficient…
Blissful Queen of the Deccan: Pune Maharashtra
Pune is regarded as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, despite Mumbai being the state capital. Pune Deccan, which is roughly three hours southeast of Mumbai, is home to much of the state’s cultural legacy. Its long and varied history dates back approximately 2,000 years. Notably, the 300 years of Islamic control, the revolutionary Marathas’ reign,…
Vernacular Architecture of Kerala: Learning Sustainability from the Best
Introduction to Vernacular Architecture Vernacular architecture is a style of architecture that is designed and built for the needs of people, with locally available materials, reflecting upon the culture of the place. Vernacular architecture is specific to a region and climate. In theory, a vernacular building is built without the guidance of a professional, like…
Sustainable Design in Architecture: Success or Failure?
What is meant by Sustainability? A basic that one might relate to sustainability is the idea of using renewable resources. Though this is just one of how sustainability can be achieved, similar to recycling material in different, innovative, and environmentally friendly ways. It is more about the judicial use of existing resources while utilizing renewable…
Climatology in Architecture: An Important Aspect of Every House Design
Climatology is the scientific study of climate. Climatology in architecture is a study related to the climate and the built environment. Buildings do not exist in isolation; they exist in a specific geographic environment. As a scientific discipline, architecture strives to ensure the harmony and unity of architecture and the surrounding geographic environment. If this…
The Mesmerizing Egyptian Era and its Architecture
“The Egyptian contribution to architecture was more concerned with remembering the dead rather than the living.” -Stephen Gardener Introduction Egyptian architecture, the greatest of all time which focused on the dead, had a permanent imprint on the manuscripts of Egypt. Some interesting facts, tales, verdicts and chanting of the realm to bow down to their…
Printed Wonders: The Impact of 3D Printing on Architecture
Introduction The extraordinary gift of 3D printing technology has been bestowed on the world of architecture by the quick rate of technical growth. In recent years, 3D printing has made significant strides across various industries. The integration of 3D printing in architecture has shifted how architects approach building design, construction procedures, and even sustainability. 3D…
