Survey | Bird Window Collision: Perception Amongst Building Fraternity

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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.

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“Architecture is a slow profession and requires a strong resource of sustaining powers.” —Ar. Suneet Paul

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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.

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Z-Design Studio, Solapur, Maharashtra, by Z-Design Studio

June 25, 2025 No Comments

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

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When War Strikes: Architecture Falls First, Lives Follow

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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.

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“Housing: Why Are We Overlooking India’s 40 Million Homes?”—Dwaipayan Chakravarty

June 23, 2025 No Comments

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.

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Competitions as a way to Encourage Livability in the Affordable Housing Sector: The INHAF-SI Open Ideas National Competition – Season 4 (2024)

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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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