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Is It Possible to Construct Net-Zero and Carbon-Negative Buildings?

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Carbon Negative building

Introduction The discourse surrounding sustainability within the built environment has since risen from the hushed halls of architectural and design discussions and into a deafening rallying cry within a world now facing the hard truths of climate change. As urbanisation continues its dogged push, reshaping skylines and landscapes, the deep implication of buildings as both […]

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Skyscrapers and the Ethics of Density in High-Density Cities

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Skyline of Lower Manhattan in 2021. The term "Skyline" was first used for New York City in 1896

Introduction A skyscraper is a structure new enough to symbolise modernity, and ambition too, but once built, they monopolise the skyline of high-density cities. And New York, Dubai, even Shanghai have their impressive skylines to show for human skill and advancement. However the construction and proliferation of skyscrapers have consequences that induce ethical debate regarding

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Underground Architecture: Exploring Subterranean Spaces for Urban Development

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optimized_cave_image

Introduction Nevertheless, urbanization poses unique challenges to cities around the world; with the lack of space, environmental impact, and the like. With increasing numbers and urban areas growing, architects and urban planners are looking below the surface, finding usefulness under the surface to help develop spaces that cities need. Once the domain of the ancients,

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Hiren Patel: AD100 2025 Winner Redefining Architecture with Nature-Inspired Designs

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Architect Hiren Patel

Hiren Patel, a noted Ahmedabad-based architect, has made it to the 2025 AD100 list, an exclusive list that celebrates the best of the best in architecture, interior decoration and innovative design. Working across the globe, Patel is known for his radical approach to blending the natural world with the built environment to create spaces that

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Hands-On Work Inspires Love for Authenticity,” Christopher Benninger Advises Architecture Students (Part 3)

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Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical

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Christopher Benninger: We Must Move from Talking in the Air to Writing Serious Texts on Paper (Part-2)

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A bustling architectural studio filled with students working at drafting tables, sketching and discussing designs. The industrial-style space features high ceilings, large windows, and shelves filled with books and supplies, creating a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere.

Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical

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Christopher Benninger on Shaping the Future of Architectural Education in India: Moving Beyond the ‘Great Man’ Theory (Part-1)

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A futuristic architectural workspace with urban cityscapes in the background, featuring professionals collaborating on designs and surrounded by innovative and sustainable architectural models.

Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical

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