Urbanism is the study of how population of urban areas, such as towns and cities, interact with the built environment. It is a main component, for example, urban planning, is the practice focusing on the physical design and management of urban structures and sociology, which is the academic field of study. Many architects, planners and …
Inclusive Design is the design of an environment so that it can be accessed and used by as many people as possible, regardless of age, gender and disability. An environment that is designed inclusively is not just relevant to buildings; it also applies to surrounding open spaces, wherever people go about everyday activities. This includes …
A building façade refers to one side, normally the front side of a building structure. It is one of the most integral pieces to the overall design of the structure, as it adds a unique personality and character to it. A building façade can be of several shapes and sizes, in fact, it is one …
One of the most enduring achievements of Indian civilization is undoubtedly its architecture. Indian architecture, which has evolved through centuries, is the result of socio-economic and geographical conditions. Different types of Indian architectural styles include a mass of expressions over space and time, transformed by the forces of history considered unique to India. Indian architecture, …
“Low Cost Housing refers to housing units that are affordable by that section of society whose income is below the median household income.” Architecture provides a significant form of shelter for human life. With the vast population explosion in under-developed countries, the housing for common people is un-questionably the biggest job for us. Each dwelling …
The Life and Work of Acclaimed Japanese Architect Tadao Ando. Tadao Ando, a self-taught Japanese architect was born in Minato-ku, Osaka in 1941. After being a boxer for a short period, Ando began his self-education by apprenticing with several professional designers and city planners. He attended night classes to learn drawing and took correspondence courses …
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NATURAL DISASTER-PROOF FORTS A trend that will define the architecture for generation next \”Every great architect is — necessarily — a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.\” -Frank Lloyd Wright In the spirit of architecture\’s ability to define future; we believe that the architecture of …
Often associated with the practical—and not the beautiful—concrete can yield surprisingly diverse architectural results. Whether used for private dwellings, as in David Chipperfield\’s Berlin home and studio, or even an entire city, like Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret\’s Chandigarh in India, the common construction material can be molded into nearly any shape, allowing structures to …
The relationship between the built environment and its human inhabitants is very important. \’Good’ spatial behaviour is an indicator of successful architectural design, whereas ‘bad’ spatial behaviour can be an indicator of wasted resources and the cause for Occupants dissatisfaction’. System : A group or structure that perform any activity together Perspective : Point of …
1. Translucent wood as construction material We now have translucent wood that can be used to develop windows and solar panels. It is created by first, removing the lining in the wood veneer and then through nano scale tailoring. The effect creates translucent wood that has various applications in the construction industry. As a very …