Improving Liveability of Small Houses | Open Ideas National Competition 2025 by Habitat Forum (INHAF) and Sustainability Initiatives

May 21, 2025 No Comments

The Open Ideas National Competition 2025 – Season V on Improving Livability of Small Houses organised by Habitat Forum (INHAF) in partnership with Sustainability Initiatives (SI), seeks proposals for improving the liveability of small low-cost housing.

Indian Architecture: Taming the Ouroboros for a Brighter Future

May 17, 2025 No Comments

In his article, Kavas Kapadia paints a hopeful picture of the future of Indian architecture, showcasing how despite challenges like identity struggles and limited support, dedicated Indian architects are beginning to thrive, innovate, and establish their presence, hinting at a promising future for the profession.

What It Takes to Succeed in Architecture Profession

May 13, 2025 No Comments

Anoop Menon writes about architecture as a profession requiring more than talents—critical thinking, problem-solving, and significant financial commitment. He presents an overview of what students should expect from academia and profession in general.

Herati village, post-2023 earthquake. © UNDP/ People in centre

Domes of Identity: When Earthquake Challenges Herat’s Earthen Traditions

May 6, 2025 No Comments

While the devastating 2023 earthquakes in Herat, Afghanistan, destroyed countless traditional earthen homes, exacerbating vulnerabilities, Juhi Desai and Vivek Rawal, People in Centre (PiC), elaborate on PiC’s reconstruction efforts with UNDP. The focus was on empowering local communities by incorporating hazard-resistant features into familiar building techniques like adobe and domical vaults, bridging tradition and safety.

“The quiet elegance of the renovation has adequately paid homage to Sabha’s historicity.” —Suchitra Deep reviews Sabha’s restoration by Hundredhands

May 1, 2025 No Comments

Suchitra Deep reviews the restoration of a colonial-era school in Bangalore, by Hundredhands, into the newly-opened “Sabha” as a flexible arts and culture space, using traditional materials and methods, showcasing adaptive reuse and heritage conservation amidst urban challenges.

Humble Residence, by Configoo Spaces. © Inscribe Studio and Configoo Spaces

Humble Residence, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, By Configoo Spaces

April 29, 2025 No Comments

Designed by Configoo Spaces, Humble Residence, Warangal, weaves together emotion, climate-conscious design, and minimalist aesthetics to prove that good architecture isn’t a luxury—it’s a right.

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