Am I stuck to architecture? Can I divert to some other field? How can I pursue some other profession as my subjects are so different from regular streams’ subjects? These are some of the many questions that start flooding your mind as you get closer to your graduation. Friends! in architecture, students are taught not …
Whether heritage be frozen in time or can it be adopted for re-use in suitable ways? Conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse are the ultimate form of recycling, if the category of the heritage structure permits. “Research has shown that the demolition of typical brick house results in an average of 60-100 tones worth of waste. …
Glass, though, an old material is now being used in varied ways. Earlier it was used for doors and windows. However, its improved properties have made it a versatile material and its role in architecture has evolved over the years. It is now being used as a structural component, cladding material, for internal partitions, furniture, …
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Concrete is supposed to be a very strong material. However, when longer concrete slabs for a huge cantilever or say for a bridge are required, it is not resistant to breakdown. Large spans are also preferred in commercial building, offices etc. to make them more workable. To achieve this, the concrete slab is tensioned with …
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Vernacular Architecture can be defined as that style of architecture which is based on local needs, culture, construction materials and knowledge and reflects local traditions. Vernacular architecture came into existence when a human being was compelled to provide himself a shelter to safeguard himself from climate and other environmental factors. The outcome had to be …