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Eco-Cities Inspire Sustainable Urban Planning: Key Lessons for a Greener Future

Sustainable urban planning involves designing and organising cities to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Eco-cities are essential role models for sustainable urban design because they combine creative solutions for social, economic, and environmental issues. Eco-cities strongly emphasise integrated planning and design, considering […]

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Enliven and Brighten Up Your Space: The Psychology of Architectural Spaces

According to Lewis Mumford, architecture must act as an organic union between individuals and their living spaces. Whether it is taking a walk in the park or working in an office, we are constantly bombarded by narratives of architecture. Why is it that some places make us feel ecstatic, whereas others bring us down? Is

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Preserving Identity One Brick At A Time: Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings

The discipline of architecture has made leaps and bounds of advancements. At present, architectural education is concerned not only with technology (BIM, CAD, etc.) but also with sustainability. One of the trends that has become quite popular with architects around the world is adaptive reuse. Any old building can be transformed and embellished through adaptive

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Urban Evolution: Navigating Change Through Adaptive Planning – A Case Study Exploration

Developing adaptable and responsive ways to deal with the changing issues faced by cities is the essence of adaptive urban planning. Case studies offer examples of how cities have used adaptive urban planning to meet particular problems. They provide significant insights into real-world solutions, accomplishments, and lessons gained, making them invaluable resources for urban planners

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Architectural Education 2.0: Navigating the Frontiers of Design in Emerging Trends

Architectural education is critical in determining how the built environment will develop. The discipline is changing, and new developments in design thinking, technology, sustainability, and social dynamics are all reflected in architectural education. The study of architecture encourages original approaches to problem-solving. Pupils learn to evaluate intricate problems, consider various viewpoints, and develop creative design

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9 Emerging Trends That Are Revolutionizing Architectural Pedagogy

Architecture isn’t simply  sketching  out buildings, but rather a cumulative discipline focused on mapping, planning, designing, developing, and restoring a space. In recent years, technology has made leaps and it reflects in the way education has changed. It applies to architectural education as well. The architectural practices have made a humongous transition. Earlier they focused

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Decoding Blade Runner: What Can the Film’s Futuristic Architecture Teach Us About Urban Design and Technological Progress?

The first “Blade Runner” film was released in 1982 and directed by Ridley Scott, whose architecture is a significant aspect of the visual and thematic elements that contribute to the film’s unique atmosphere. The Blade Runner franchise is set in a dystopian future Los Angeles, and the architecture plays a crucial role in establishing the

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The Land is Hospitable and So Are We: A Lesson in Sustainable Urban Planning

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is yet to unveil Neom; a planned urban area. The total planned area of 26.5 thousand square km is set to exhibit marvels of floating architecture, trade hubs, luxury tourist resorts, and sustainable cities powered by renewable sources. However, critics have challenged the oxymoron that is sustainable development. Will Neom

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The Nuanced Art of Architectural Sketching

Architecture is the discipline of planning, designing, and building marvellous structures which are both functional and visually pleasing. However, before an architect can even start building his new masterpiece, they must have a vision. While several architecture schools demand a steady sketching hand for their courses, thanks to technological advancements the necessity of sketch drawing has been

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