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Temporary Architecture in India: Marketplaces and Bazaars

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Image © Pranav Gandhi India's urbanscapes are characterized by a negotiation between the formal and the informal; permanence and impermanence. Often composed of sustainable structures , these transient commercial hubs exhibit a form of rudimentary architecture that spreads its roots deep in India's cultural and economic traditions.

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Toy Blocks Kindergarten / Blocher Partners India

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© Atik Bheda and Umang Shah architects: Blocher Partners India Location: In lane, Aryavart IV Rd, opposite YMCA Club, Makarba, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054, India Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Atik Bheda and Umang Shah Area: 1730.0 ft2 Read more »

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Conservation Architecture in India: Living Buildings and Cultures

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Beyond the conventional models seen in many parts of the world, India's conservation projects intertwine historical practices, community engagement, and a reverence for the living essence of buildings. When it comes to heritage preservation, these forces often converge to create a distinctive approach to conservation efforts in the country.

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Design for Density: Housing in India as Social Infrastructure

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Image © Ossip van Duivenbode Like most countries, India faces a perpetual housing crisis. Looking into the future, how will India address the needs of its growing population to house the next million urbanites? Future Towers / MVRDV. Read more »

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The Merits of Greenwashing: Social Stigma around Natural Construction in India

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Image © Akila Venkat & Chakkaravarthy In recent years, India has seen a resurgence of interest in natural building materials , a movement driven by escalating environmental concerns and a growing desire to revive traditional lifestyles. Earth Farmhouse / Studio Verge.

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Low-Cost Housing in India: A Multistakeholder Approach

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A crisis impacting millions of the nation's poorest, the need for affordable housing has become even more pressing as India's population overtakes China to emerge as the most populous nation. If left unaddressed, the housing crisis may result in mass homelessness and undignified living conditions for citizens.

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15 Projects in India Using Traditional Jali Wall Facades: Solution to Control Light, Temperature and Ventilation

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Sandstone jalis at the New Building for the Parliament of India were inspired by the country’s history of architectural crafts. Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural light , fresh air , and a constant, comfortable temperature. These are three of the most basic components we need in our interior spaces.

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