In this issue

Eco-friendly Architecture
A section of this issue focuses on architecture that aims to be eco-friendly and one which utilizes diverse design elements to create environmental-friendly solutions. During this pandemic phase of Covid-19, there have been numerous voices in the profession discussing the need for re-establishing design norms that are relevant for the deuterating urban environs with high carbon footprints and diminishing open spaces- public and private. Although these projects were planned and built much before this present phase, they however provide directional pointers to address sustainability. There are glimpses here of the contemporary interpretations of vernacular. There is no denying that the new generation architects and planners are more conscious of the environmental issues today than they were in the earlier years. And that gets reflected in the select projects related to the theme.

Rethinking Conservation of India's Unprotected Urban Heritage—Learnings from Practice

The diverse unprotected urban heritage in the historic cities and towns of India are decaying fast. Heritage buildings now stand abandoned, neglected and abused.

10+ mins

A Sustainable Future For Healthcare Design

The COVID-19 crisis has brought to the forefront the shortcomings of India’s current healthcare system.

4 mins

A Demonstration of Circular Sustainability

Project: Green Solution House, DenmarkArchitects: 3XN Team, Denmark

3 mins

Re-imagining the relationship between the State and its People

Project: Krushi Bhawan, Bhubaneshwar.Architects: Studio Lotus, New Delhi

5 mins

A True Reflection of the Landscape

Project: ‘MAUSAM’- The House of Seasons, KeralaArchitects: Zero Studio, Kerala

4 mins

Sustainable energy through Art

Project: Power Wing, Thailand.Architects: Openbox Architects and Openbox Group, Thailand

3 mins

Play of Sciography

Project: Design Studio, Nashik, Maharashtra.Architects: Synectics Architects, Nashik, Maharashtra

5 mins

An Organic Structure

Project: Waldorf School Casa de las Estrellas, Playa Garza, Nosara, Costa Rica.Architects: Salagnac Arquitectos, Costa Rica

5 mins

The Outside-Inside Link

Project: Enrich Salon, Bengaluru.Architects: Group DCA, New Delhi

4 mins

Retaining Industrial Aesthetics

Project: Corporate Office of Motherland Joint Ventures, Gurgaon.Architects: Architecture Discipline, New Delhi

3 mins

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