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SECMOL School In Leh:

SECMOL School In Leh: A Role Model of Vernacular, Passive and Sustainable Hill Architecture–defined by Local Culture, Local Skill, Local Materials, and Local Technology

December 16, 2023 No Comments

A comprehensive exploration of Ladakh’s SECMOL campus, Jit Kumar Gupta delves into its innovative passive solar architecture, use of local materials, and sustainable practices, showcasing how the institute stands as a model for climate-responsive and energy-efficient built environments in challenging terrains.

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Rainwater Harvesting Workshop by The Urban Vision

Rainwater Harvesting-Sustainable Water Futures: DIY Workshop by The Urban Vision

July 19, 2019 No Comments

Rainwater Harvesting-Sustainable Water Futures: DIY Workshop by The Urban Vision
Learn how to make the most of the rain in this fun and hands-on 2 day workshop that takes place near a rain forest in Western Ghats !

Serious drought in various parts of the country demands that we develop plans for sustainable water futures. There is a saying that water is the gold of this century. It is the key source of life and human habitation. In this workshop; we will learn to be eco-warriors and conserve water for our future.

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Rural primary school, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh by Dhammada Collective

April 15, 2026 No Comments

‘Rural Primary School, Mandi’ receives the award for Local Scale because it transforms post-disaster reconstruction into a thoughtful, community-led opportunity for resilient learning. Built after devastating landslides in Himachal Pradesh, the school shows how architecture can restore, empower and grow with its community. With shared spaces that invite play and learning, this modest structure now serves as a model for how architecture can create belonging and dignity in vulnerable conditions.

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Sen Kapadia, Architect, Educator, and KRVIA Founder, Passes Away at 89

April 14, 2026 No Comments

Sen Kapadia (1936–2026), architect, educator, and Founding Director of KRVIA Mumbai, passed away yesterday, at 89. A disciple of Louis Kahn and one of the early proponents of passive solar architecture in India, he shaped generations through his eco-sensitive practice and rigorous pedagogy, leaving behind works including Water and Land Management Institute, Bhopal and the NID Gandhinagar campus.

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The City That Could Be: An Ode to Pune

January 1, 2026 No Comments

Narendra Dengle, through his poem written in January 2006, presents a deep utopic vision for Pune—what the city could be as an ecologically sustainable, equitable city that balances nature with development. He sets ambitious benchmarks for prioritizing public transport over cars, preserving heritage, addressing slum rehabilitation humanely, and empowering local communities

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