Hyderabad’s Flooded Dreams: Climate Change and Resilience

October 31, 2023 No Comments

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

October 14, 2022 No Comments

Dealing with Climate Change, by Vinod Gupta, was first published on the author’s LinkedIn page on September 8, 2022.

Climate Change and Heritage: Consequences of the Present on the Past

September 23, 2022 2 Comments

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

Air Conditioning: The Sweet Spice That is Changing Our Climate

November 14, 2024 4 Comments

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

December 11, 2023 No Comments

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.

B.Arch Thesis - Climate Park - Sai tejas

B.Arch Thesis – Climate Park – By Sai Tejas K A, McGan’s Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty

October 17, 2017 No Comments

B.Arch Thesis – Climate Park | Sai Tejas | McGain’sOoty School of Architecture Abstract Climate change is happening and it is happening fast. This time

The need for Urban Design Studios to evolve proposals to address the needs of the diverse communities | Durganand Balsavar

July 11, 2023 No Comments

Durganand Balsavar introduces an immersive urban design studio based on experiences of public spaces in the backdrop of climate change

Giant Animal Installations at Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair Exhibition, by TOD Design Innovations

November 5, 2019 No Comments

TOD Design Innovations makes an attempt to spread a message about the environment and climate change through giant animal installations made out of waste at Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair Exhibition, NOIDA, Delhi.

The trees that are to be cut need not be cut – Ankon Mitra writes to the PMO and the Environment Minister, Delhi

June 26, 2018 No Comments

There have been widespread protests against the government’s decision to cut nearly 16500 trees for the redevelopment project. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs came up with a press release that promised replanting of trees in 1:10 ratio. Which means for every single tree that would be cut, there would be ten new saplings planted. Ankon Mitra, who is a landscape designer, popular for his “Oritecture” has written to the PMO and Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.

HPCC + CCCR at Pune by Madhav Joshi and Associates

May 10, 2018 No Comments

The high performance computer center (HPCC) and center for climate change research (CCCR) buildings located in Pashan Pune, were conceived to pioneer research on climate change and allied studies. The facility promotes the urgent need to build a critical mass of trained researchers to address the science related issues of climate change that are of particular relevance to India.

Event: Projecting 2037 – Seminar and Exhibition by the students of SPA, Delhi

November 10, 2017 No Comments

The realms of studies include rapidly depleting resources, climate change, increasing urbanization, rapid advancements in emerging technologies; changing social, economic and political patterns, changes in professions, issues of sustainability and environmental concerns, life-spans and life-styles and changing policies and economic systems.

Cooling, not Air-Conditioning. Photo courtesy of Vinod Gupta

Amelioration of Thermal Discomfort: Cooling, not Air Conditioning

December 6, 2024 1 Comment

Vinod Gupta writes about the concept of thermal discomfort and its relation to air conditioning standards, arguing for a more flexible approach.

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“Social media has pulled back the curtain, democratizing the discourse and, more importantly, the architect’s image.” —Athulya Aby

November 30, 2024 No Comments

Athulya Aby writes about how social media has transformed architecture, making it accessible to the masses. While it offers opportunities for inclusivity and innovation, it also poses risks of superficiality and prioritizing aesthetics over function. The future lies in balancing online presence with real-world impact, according to Athulya.

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Sustainability through an Integrated Design Approach: Shilpa Architects and Ela Green Consultants

October 8, 2024 No Comments

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.

Brutalist Architecture in India, Bhawna Dandona

October 1, 2024 No Comments

Brutalist India is a photo essay series, curated by Bhawna Dandona in collaboration with ArchitectureLive!.

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