Reconfigurable Housing
In a fascinating lecture at EmTech India 2011 , Kent Larson, Principal Research Scientist and Director, Changing Places Research Group,…
Urban Local bodies in India still reflect their colonial legacy
In the context of the Indian Constitution, local government bodies are the subject of the State List and are thereby…
Aesthetics & Sustainable Architecture
“Even the most advanced advocates of ecological design are still struggling with ways to integrate environmental technology, resource conservation and…
Modern Indian cities and the dilemma of the public realm
photo credit: zedvox Like all people, the citizens of India tend to be gregarious. They enjoy gathering outside the home…
Is the Cure Worse than the Illness?
Antibiotics for viral infections such as cold and flu patients have no effect on viruses, but over the long term…
ICT for next generation Cities
The challenge of fast urbanization is opening the way for the development of highly “smarter” cities, as more and more…
The High Density Advantage
A high density and compact city form is the most ideal development pattern for the future. Here’s why: Promotes thriving…
Globalization, building technology and architecture
Are we losing control over our architecture, technology and sense of identity? Or are we developing ourselves to be masters…
The Language of Towns and Cities
I am posting review by Rob Krier on my book As a boy, I used to passionately peruse the pages…
How inclusive are city colleges towards the differently-challenged community?
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 10 percent of the world’s population is disabled. Going by this statistics, it…