what is architecture?
This is a million-dollar question for an Architect who would definitely ask this question to himself/ herself during the making or working as an Architect…. The literal meaning is “the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings” as per Dictionary but only an Architect can understand the vast meaning of the word Architecture. Architecture…
bases for development of architecture
Generally, Architecture is called the Mother of all Arts. Let’s discuss and understand this concept further. Architecture stands for ‘Goodness, Truth and Beauty’ and these are its three main principles. Why is Architecture important? Have we ever thought about it…. We generally look at a thing considering its practical usefulness first which indeed is called…
shimla… queen of hills
Shimla is popularly known as the queen of hills situated in the northwest Himalayas. Sitting majestically above the searing plains, the British designated the town as the summer capital of India. The higher levels of the town reflect this British connection, comprising mostly buildings in the Victorian style, while the lower slopes are occupied with Indian bazaars…
what is sustainable architecture?
Sustainable architecture is a general term that refers to buildings designed to limit humanity’s impact on the environment. Sustainable architecture may be defined as the architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, development space and the ecosystem at large. In recent years, sustainability…
being alive and breathing….
After spending nearly every waking minute with Angel for eight straight days, I knew that I had to tell her just one thing. So late at night, just before she fell asleep, I whispered it in her ear. She smiled – the kind of smile that makes me smile back –and she said, “When I’m…
elements of architecture
We all live in, work in, or walk around buildings and experience architecture on a daily basis. The design decisions taken by architects in the near or distant past affect us more directly than any other comparable art or craft. We do not have to listen to opera or look at paintings, but we do…
durga puja not just a festival, it is about celebrating life…
Durga Puja is a festival that brings people together across India. The fun, food and the fervor that Durga Puja brings is something that can’t be replicated. All Indian Cities, especially the cities in the East India, turn into a beautiful dreamland of joy and togetherness. Bengalis also addressed as “bongs” are crazy about Durga…
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