Tag: Architecture in India
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…
Designing Greener: Essential Domains of Sustainability
Reconnecting to the green A sustainable or environmentally friendly building may preserve or raise the standard of living in the area in which it is situated thanks to its design and characteristics. Achieving a high degree of efficiency is necessary to do since it minimizes pollution by using less energy, water, and other resources. The…
Vastu Shastra Tips To Keep In Mind To Promote Positivity
Vastu Shastra establishes the principles of design, measurement, land preparation, layout, spatial arrangement, and spatial geometry of houses or any building structure; sometimes combined with traditional Hindu (or even Buddhist) religious beliefs. Vastu theory provides the harmony between living space and nature. The concept of Vastu Shastra is the organization of spaces and forms in…
Biomimicry Architecture: A Unique Art of Mimicking
Biomimicry Architecture is a technical approach to analyzing, observing, and taking inspiration from nature to create designs in various fields of art and architecture. The terms biomimicry and biomimetics come from the Greek words bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate. It is believed that for all challenges the world is facing today, nature…
10 Revolutionary Sustainable Building Materials: Building a Greener Future
Introduction The building industry is developing to adopt more sustainable practises as the pressing need for environmental conservation becomes more generally recognised. There’s a growing demand for sustainable building materials to minimise the construction’s adverse effect on the environment as well as for increasing energy efficiency and durability. This article will analyse the ten innovative…
Ultimate Office Lighting Guide You Need for Your Workplace
Office lighting is more than just choosing light fixture types. Most of the office staff spend almost 8-10 hours of their day in the office. Office lighting can make or break an employee’s zest for working. So having a pleasant, habitual, and comfortable work environment for them is very important. Here is an office lighting…
Exploring Pune’s Ecological Hotspots: Unveiling Nature’s Important Treasures
A Landscape Architect’s Perspective Introduction You may be wondering, what is landscape ecology? Landscape ecology refers to the study of how ecosystems within a defined region interact with one another and how these interactions influence ecological processes. As a layman first and then a landscape architect, I have always been fascinated by the outdoors and…
Transit Oriented Development: A Solution for Better Town Planning
What is Transit oriented development (TOD)? Transit oriented development (TOD) is a planning and design strategy that involves promoting compact, mixed-use, pedestrian, and bike-friendly urban development that is closely linked to local transportation by adding workplaces, apartments, services, and facilities for public stops. It contains a high-quality, walkable pedestrian environment that integrates the street design.…
