Almost all buildings are designed by adults except for a few dog houses or sand castles made by creative brainstorming of children. The major concern of an adult while designing our spaces are its usability, economics, and sustainability which of course are important but has not much to do with children’s experience of space. For…
All of us have an idea of our dream home, which is full of wonder and it is something we believe we can be. But architecture, even now has been quite resistant to change in context to a significant number of structures that we see today. We become locked up in the same mundane walls…
Trends are mostly, if not always- a result of the requirement, and so is the current demand for transformable spaces and small apartments! Be it a home or a working space, people are now disposed to find and adopt ways to maximize the use of their spaces. With the soaring housing prices, transformable spaces have…
Architecture is changing with the new dynamics in technology. Imagine one day when the building can decide itself., what mood you’re in, and what changes in building dynamics can help lift your mood? The ability of our buildings to respond to data has now become possible with the advent of technologies. An interaction of the…
Buildings consume 40% of our total energy consumption and the increased use of artificial methods of Heating, cooling, ventilation, and air conditioning has led to a huge pressure on energy resources. Is there a way to minimize this energy consumption or dependence on artificial methods? Yes! Through passive solar design, one can achieve energy-efficient building…
We are in the times where people are spending most of their time indoors, be it their homes, workspaces, institutes, or hospitals and nature has been pushed out of our houses. With the scarcity of land and its ever-increasing prices the green pockets within homes and within communities have been diminishing which is further detaching…
The design or presence of all types of openings in a building be it windows, doors, louvers, skylights, curtain walls, or wall panels are referred to as fenestrations. Strategic use of fenestration defines the aesthetic appeal of the elevation and also leads to energy efficiency by minimizing air conditioning and artificial lighting cost. The placement…
Natural light in architecture in homes or offices not only has immense health benefits but also leads to better productivity and comfort. It’s not just the high electricity consumption on artificial lighting that has led to demand and inclination towards better naturally lit spaces, it’s also the increasing understanding of its benefits that has led…
Vastu is considered the interplay of various forces of nature involving the five elements of earth, water, wind, fire, and ether and strives to maintain equilibrium as these elements influence, guide, and change the living styles of not only human beings but every living being on earth. Thus they influence our deeds, luck, behavior and…
Vastu Shastra is a science of direction that combines the five elements of nature and the cosmos, ultimately balancing with man and the material. This mysterious science unifying the five elements called ‘Panchbhootas’- earth, fire, water, sky, and space and paving a way for enlightenment, happiness, and prosperity. Five Elements of Vastu According to Vastu,…
