He was considered the most revolutionary architect of his generation, a champion of neo-futurism; and yet people often criticized him vociferously for having “no identifiable style!” Eero Saarinen (1910-1961), the renowned Finnish-American architect and industrial engineer of the twentieth century, took…
Uncategorized / August 13, 2024
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” -Native American Proverb. In this series on some remarkable, path-breaking green buildings, we bring highlights of a building that set new standards in sustainable architecture very early even as the term “green buildings” was being…
Uncategorized / August 6, 2024
“Smart buildings are more than just the technologies they use. The goal is to extend the human capacity to create ideas, visions, and inventions.” Prof. Derek Clements-croome. Architecture reinvents itself constantly to make people’s daily lives easier and better. Use of technology plays a crucial role in this endeavor….
Uncategorized / May 24, 2024
“We need to build more sustainably not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s the only thing to do if we want to create a better future for generations to come.” -James Wines. Growth and development of a community has a direct impact on the…
Uncategorized / April 26, 2024
“Sustainable buildings are: lovable, because if they can’t be loved, they will not last; durable, because they must endure, if they’re to be sustainable; flexible, because if they endure, they will need to be used for many uses over centuries; frugal, because energy hogs can’t be sustained in a healthy…
Uncategorized / April 10, 2024
GAIL Jubilee Tower, NOIDA: A beacon of architectural marvel and sustainability “Sustainable design is more than just a trend; it’s about ensuring that our buildings are fit for purpose now and in the future.” -John Alker. Sustainability is of course not just a fad, a fashion trend, that would be…