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FUTURISTIC SPACE THEORY
(MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SPACE) AUTHOR- MAITRI SAVANI (61) HEMADRI MAKWANA(42) “As an architect, you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.”-NORMAN FOSTER Multi-functional spaces integrate different uses in time and space, as opposed to mixed-use developments that compartmentalize these functions within a community or landscape. Because these…
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Rise of digitalization and its impact on architecture
Author – DEVANG THOLE AR-16-078 Today our world is shifting more towards digitalization and it is because of the interconnectedness and speed at which we can search and transfer information that has made us more accustomed to exploring new ways that technology can impact our lives. Over the years rise of Digital innovation plays an…
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15-Minute City
Co-Author: Smriti Lahoti, Dimple Amarnani February 10, 2022 Before the lockdown around the world, our lives were suffering from long commutes, leaving us with little time for ourselves, our families, and our friends. Traffic polluted our air and smog blanketed our skylines. The switch to “working from home” made us question the futility of multi-hour commutes. There…
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The Future of Sustainability.
The future is largely unknown. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the present generations to use the available resources in a way that meets their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Because of its nature, the construction industry is a huge consumer of natural resources, which are limited…
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Floating Architecture: Amsterdam’s Floating Neighbourhood | A sustainable floating community
Co-Author: Samyak Maloo , Radhika baviskar February 10, 2022 The aquatic environment has always fascinated dreamers and researchers. With rising sea levels from global warming, the total water surface area of planet Earth is expected to increase dramatically in the coming years. The United Nations (UN) estimates that, by 2100, the sea level will rise…
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THE NEED FOR CREATIVE, MULTI-FAMILY LAND DEVELOPMENTS
Homebuyer behaviours are changing fast. More people of all ages are seeking to leave cities, yet still value the urban vibe and nearby amenities that cities provide. Many baby boomers are willfully transitioning out of single-family homes in search of flexibility and affordability. Likewise, early 20s Gen Z and millennials are bringing new ways of thinking to their housing…
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15-Minute City
Co-Author: Dimple Amarnani, Smriti Lahoti Before the lockdown around the world, our lives were suffering from long commutes, leaving us with little time for ourselves, our families, and our friends. Traffic polluted our air and smog blanketed our skylines. The switch to “working from home” made us question the futility of multi-hour commutes. There is a concept…
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BUBBLETECTURE
Traditional architecture is temporarily reimagined The first inflatable hot air balloon was created by Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier in the 18th century. American engineer Walter Bird’s brilliant invention of ‘radomes’ for the US military prompted the concept of bubble architecture. In the 1970s, Ant Farm came up with a project called ‘Inflatables’ that allowed users…
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ENSUING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
ENSUING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (A.I.) IN ARCHITECTURE It’s never easy to move from the intellectual to the practical. It all starts with data when it comes to AI. Artificial intelligence is the application of data—data is what robots learn from—and there are plenty of possibilities to get it in the AEC (Architecture-Engineering-Construction) industry. The data sets…
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Is Vertical Living the Architecture of the Future?
Architecture is a profession that touches every aspect of a person’s life. Vertical living offers a solution to the eventual scarcity of land and holds the future of habitation on our planet as the population grows exponentially and global warming raises sea levels. Innovation in technology and materials, as well as astute use of space,…