In this issue

In this Issue, we dissect the notion of sustainability. We talk to experts and take you to spaces that stand as templates for sustainable design. Cloud 9 Sports Centre in China envisioned by MAD Architects exhibits the synergy between technology and sustainability, the Ecove Centre for Vocational Empowerment by SEZA Architects and the Polycab Experience Centre stand as beacons of social sustainability. We also spoke to architect Rahul Bhushan of North on the importance of vernacular architecture, and his intuitive architectural journey. And now, our cover feature. Landscape architect Kunal Maniar needs no introduction. It’s one thing to design a space, but it’s quite something to be able to collaborate with nature. In a candid conversation with A+D, he spoke about his inspirations, his design philosophy and his thoughts on sustainability. We met at one of his magical green spaces in Alibaug, amidst bougainvillea creepers, palm trees and frangipanis, with the landscape meandering in and out of the built environment.

5 EASY AND TRENDY WAYS TO REVAMP YOUR KITCHEN SPACE

Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. It’s where you cook, eat, and gather with family and friends.

2 mins

RAHUL BHUSHAN: A CRUSADER OF VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

Architect Rahul Bhushan is on a mission to revive vernacular architecture. In this interview, he discusses his growth trajectory, his passion for local architecture and running an architectural practice in the mountains

10+ mins

IQBAL SINGH CHAHAL: URBAN MASTERMIND

In an exclusive conversation, the former BMC Commissioner and esteemed bureaucrat discusses setting new benchmarks in urban development-transforming Mumbai into a model metropolis with mega initiatives— such as the Coastal Road Project, Mumbai Beautification Project, upcoming Central Park by RWITC, and ongoing \"Third Mumbai\" each one a bold stroke in gifting the city its new skyline and future

10+ mins

SUSTAINABLE MASTER PLANNING AND WAYS TO PRIORITISE WATER

Architect Sanjay Bharadwaj highlights the need to re-evaluate planning and building technologies that planners and designers use to ensure a sustainable masterplan for urban India

4 mins

CAN URBAN DEVELOPMENT BE ACHIEVED WITHOUT THE ENVIRONMENT? COMPROMISING

Architect Ravi Sarangan advocates the philosophy of building less for more, emphasis on the importance of vernacular architecture and mixed-use developments

6 mins

TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE

K-Lite’s smart city poles are an ideal solution for city planners to address challenges of digital connectivity, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency

1 min

KUNAL MANIAR: The Plant Whisperer

In a candid chat, the landscape architect elaborates on his journey through design, his thoughts on sustainability and his experiments with product designing

9 mins

THE HIDDEN GEM OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: WHY ZINC IS THE KEY TO A GREENER FUTURE

Sustainability has become a critical consideration in the construction industry, influencing the choice of materials used in building projects.

2 mins

ON CLOUD NINE

Shijiazhuang's urban fabric is poised for a metamorphosis as MAD Architects' latest tour de force optimally intertwines architecture, nature, and an active way of life Text by: Kashish Kaushal

3 mins

STANDING TALL AND STOIC

Designed by Lijo Reny Architects, this Kerala mansion redefines modern living, offering a sanctuary that is both deeply rooted in its regional context and bold innovations

4 mins

A CENTRE OF HOPE

This vocational training institute in Aurangabad takes its responsibility towards its context and the locals seriously, thus emerging as a beacon of social sustainability

2 mins

TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

This experience centre designed for Polycab respects its context and serves as a template for sustainable building methodology

2 mins

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