Jungles lodges for the Taj as small scale 10 X 12 room resorts creating a jungle wood machan in one and a mud house with courtyard in another. Both these adopt the spirit of the local methods of building and materials used. Though basic in construction, they provide all the comforts needed for a high end resort. Each of Mahua Kothi?s twelve charming cottage suites, called Kutiyas, is filled with quaint local touches.
Peeyush Sekhsaria, in his efforts for bird conservation, invites people to participate in the survey that explores building professionals’ awareness of bird window collisions to identify knowledge gaps and inform eco-conscious design solutions.
Ar. Suneet Paul, through his discussion, highlights parental pressure on career choices, contrasting traditional paths with fields like architecture and computer software, and their respective prospects.
Situated within a 60-year-old ancestral bungalow, this project reimagines a lived-in past through thoughtful adaptation and deep respect for what already exists. Emerging quietly during
Sarbjit Singh Bagha elaborates on how a war’s initial destruction of architecture destabilizes societies, leading to human suffering. Ultimately, these ruins become archives of trauma and resilience, necessitating massive rebuilding efforts.
Despite the prevalence of vast housing projects, architects often overlook or neglect designing for them. Dwaipayan Chakravarty advocates for prioritizing innovative, empathetic design in this sector, highlighting competitions like the Open Ideas National Competition to foster solutions.
The Open Ideas National Competition 2024 addressed urban India’s affordable housing crisis, encouraging innovative, livable, and sustainable small home designs. With the season IV wrapping up, Habitat Forum (INHAF) and Sustainability Initiatives announce Season V of the competition inviting entries.
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