Vinod Gupta writes about how sugar and air-conditioner, once luxuries, have become necessities with far-reaching consequences that contribute to health crises and climate change while reducing our ability to adapt to natural temperature variations.
Udaipur’s Architectural Renaissance: A Conservation Architect’s Chronicle of Heritage Amidst Climate’s Embraces
From colonial echoes to climate confrontations, the essay witnesses a city’s tale etched in bricks and resilience. Amid neglected heritage, the battle cries for sustainable rebirth. Udaipur’s past isn’t just conserved—it’s a roadmap to a defiant, luminous future, where history meets the tempest of climate change head-on! This essay by Anubhuti Jain was amongst the shortlisted essays.
The essay, Hyderabad’s Flooded Dreams: Climate Change and Resilience, talks about the impact of climate change on Hyderabad, focusing on urban flooding and resilience. It narrates a flood incident in a neighbourhood, highlighting how the city’s rapid urbanization and poor drainage infrastructure exacerbate the problem. The essay by Kulsum Nafisa was awarded the best of top three prizes.
Dealing with Climate Change, by Vinod Gupta, was first published on the author’s LinkedIn page on September 8, 2022.
The Pakistan floods and the resultant damage caused to the country’s heritage, in particular, the World Heritage Site- Mohenjo-daro’s ruins, provoked me to further research on the Impact of Climate Change on Cultural Heritage.
-Megha Pande
B.Arch Thesis – Climate Park | Sai Tejas | McGain’sOoty School of Architecture Abstract Climate change is happening and it is happening fast. This time
A typical Aanganwadi designed by Studio Infinity, for rural Madhya Pradesh, combines healthcare, education, and community spaces, featuring climate-responsive elements and local art while serving as a replicable prototype for tribal villages.
This article delves into how Shilpa Architects and Ela Green Consultants in Chennai are pioneering sustainable architecture. By implementing integrated design approaches, using LEED ratings, and adopting an Indo-centric sustainability model, their work showcases a blueprint for eco-friendly building practices.
Christopher Benninger leaves behind a legacy of iconic projects and influential ideas. His notable works include the Mahindra United World College of India, the Samudra Institute of Maritime Studies, and the Supreme Court of Bhutan.
Brutalist India is a photo essay series, curated by Bhawna Dandona in collaboration with ArchitectureLive!.
Women Empowerment Shelter, Loni, Karnataka, is designed by Studio PPBA as a place to accommodate destitute and women in need of a shelter.
Lanka Learning Centre, by feat.collective, is a socially and locally integrated construction project for the teaching activities on the thinly settled east coast of Parangiyamadu, Sri Lanka.
The design of Masjid-e-Haji Abdur Rauf at Malegaon, Maharashtra, by NBZ Architectural Consultants, intends to take believers from tangible to intangible state of mind by the serene quality of spaces both inside and outside.
The series “Architectural Heritage in India” concludes with Gurmeet Sangha Rai highlighting the community-based approach towards heritage, the importance of the people and culture in heritage, and valuing indigenous practices and knowledge systems.
Surat Diamond Bourse, Surat, by Morphogenesis, the largest office building in the world, has become a symbol of community impact, redefining ideas around building performance, energy efficiency, and the potential for decentralised development.
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