Architecture

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant policy shift that will reclassify architecture, nursing, accounting, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education, and public health as non-professional degrees effective July 1, 2026. The change fundamentally alters federal student loan eligibility and borrowing limits for students pursuing these graduate-level degrees.​​ Financial Impact on […]

Charles Correa (1930–2015), one of the most important and celebrated architects of India, practiced architecture and urban planning for over five decades. Born in Secunderabad, he studied at the University of Michigan and MIT, blending Modernist principles with local climates, materials, and social needs. His work addressed India’s post-independence challenges, prioritizing affordable housing, energy efficiency,

Frank Gehry, who died in December 2025 at the age of 96, was one of the most influential and recognizable architects of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His work reshaped skylines and civic identities around the world, making him a cultural figure whose name was known well beyond the field of architecture.​ Born

Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi, has received the International Architecture Award 2025 in the Civic Centers category. The award, presented by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, recognizes outstanding global architectural achievements from over

Green roofs were once constructed as earthen mounds or cave-like buildings covered in vegetation. They were used for agriculture, residential use, and ritualistic purposes. These primitive green roofs provide summer cooling, winter insulation, and shelter from the weather. But their lack of wildlife deterrents and waterproofing made them unsuitable for modern conveniences. Since then, green

The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl’s School in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert is an oval-shaped stone structure that has become both celebrated icon and contentious symbol in contemporary socially-engaged architecture. This $280,000 project by New York architect Diana Kellogg demonstrates how thoughtful design can directly address social barriers while raising complex questions about the relationship between architectural ambition

Architecture surrounds us—shaping how we live, work, and interact. Yet, for many, the beauty and meaning embedded in buildings often go unnoticed. For readers new to architecture, especially in the culturally rich context of India, learning to appreciate architectural heritage and contemporary design can transform everyday spaces into sources of discovery and inspiration. Observe Closely