Introduction Housing is important for economic growth. It can boost local competitiveness and economic performance but also result in segregation and geographic concentrations of poverty. But too frequently, housing investment…
As humanity is progressing, several novel and groundbreaking ideas emerge defying the limits of design and structures and pushing to the innovative age which inspires the transformation of the urban…
The Wheelwright Prize is a prestigious international award bestowed by The Harvard University Graduate School of Design to prospective budding architects. The award facilitates advanced and original contemporary architectural research…
The introduction of globalization as a shelf term gained prominence in the late 20th century when the world witnessed a surge in cross-border interactions. The rise of international institutions like…
“As an architect, you design for the present, with an awareness of the past for a future which is essentially unknown.” -Norman Foster The famous quote by Norman Foster implicitly…
BACKGROUND Sustainability is defined in many ways, especially as it concerns the various disciplines and professions. Historically, the concept came into the limelight at the end of the 20th century,…
Plants are crucial to human existence and growth since they are the most straightforward source of nourishment. They are an essential component of the ecosystem and are critical for cooling,…
As consumer awareness of environmental issues rises, investors in the delivery sectors, like other industries, must adapt and prioritize sustainability. The good news is that there’s so much delivery businesses…
The concept of interdisciplinary collaboration began in the schools of environmental-related studies, where various departments such as Architecture, Surveying, Urban Planning, Estate Management, etc were united into a faculty. This…
Overview of Economics in Sustainable Architecture Sustainable architecture involves designing and constructing buildings that have a minimal negative impact on the environment, use energy and resources efficiently, and promote social…
Heritage is the physical artefacts and cultural practices carried along through generations. It is often portrayed in structures, monuments, landscapes, novels, works of art, and artefacts. Generations pass down their…
Cities with valuable historic cores and heritage assets must retain their uniqueness in the face of rapid urbanisation to modernise. These cities can support a higher level of economic activity,…
