Selection of materials and construction techniques will now have to be more user-friendly, long lasting, and easy to maintain and clean.
There is a deeper understanding of our habitat and environs and how homes and workplaces play a huge role in our mental and emotional stability, and at the macro level, our cities and their infrastructure. Having a sanitizing area at the entrance of a home and office, bringing the greens indoors, work from home spaces, and a need for less maintenance of spaces are some of the requirements that will be a must in the design of homes in the future.
This process has already started in homes and interiors and will carry forward at the higher levels of construction too. For example, the ratio of openings may have to be increased per unit for ingress of fresh air and ventilation. The inclusion of a home office space in homes is already a huge demand and there is a stress on more maintainable and durable surfaces.
Adaptive reuse is a form of sustainable urban renewal as it prolongs the building’s life.
The pandemic has taught us to be kinder to our environment and manage resources with minimum wastage. Eco-conscious and sustainable architecture and design will pave the way forward. In the current socio-economic scenario, the dynamics are changing almost every day. Natural materials bring a sense of closeness to nature which can’t be felt with composite or man-made materials. Due to the tactile nature of natural materials, there is a certain warmth in the spaces and a sense of harmony with nature.
We are reminded every day to be kind to our environment and be careful of leaving a zero-carbon footprint. Adaptive reuse is a huge step in the right direction. It is important to consider renewing and retaining the character of the original space rather than constructing a new building.
Architect Mr. Reza Kabul: ARK Reza Kabul Architects
Architecture, as a subject, is always in an ever-evolving cusp of transformation. All factors affecting the built form, such as climate, global trends and technology are in a constant push to adaptation and change, thus influencing the
Ar. Himanshu Patel: 6thdesign studio
As an architect deeply rooted in the ethos of sustainable architecture, I believe that Indian architecture is indeed in a transformative phase, and this transformation is deeply intertwined with our commitment to environmental
Ar. Shruti Dimri, Ar. Madhav Raman, Ar. Vaibhav Dimri: Anagram Architects
In today’s context, the idea of modernity in architecture has shifted towards addressing the pressing needs of society. This includes a strong focus on technology, artificial intelligence (AI), energy efficiency, and the well-being of
Ar. Akshara Verma & Ar. Dinesh Verma: Ace Group Architects
India’s unique advantage lies in its ability to blend modern methodologies with traditional craftsmanship, thus fostering a distinct architectural identity. The convergence of these elements serves as a catalyst for innovation within
Ar. Akshay Selukar: Akshay Selukar
The future of architecture will be driven by innovation and a commitment to creating built environments that are environmentally sustainable, technologically advanced, and responsive to the needs of society
Architect Lalichan Zacharias: Lalichan Zacharias atelier
Yes, Indian architecture is in a transformation phase. Modernisation, Globalization and exposure to International Designs have influenced the Indian architecture to a great extent. Architecture is becoming more and more technology
Ar. (Dr). Harish Tripathi & Jyoti Tripathi: ARHATA
The architecture of any country is deeply rooted in the culture, psyche, economy, and politics, and India’s situation is no different. In addition to this, the advent of new technologies has a profound effect on the thought
Ar. Amey Dahanukar: ARA Designs
In modern India, architects have extensive travel experience, while earlier, travel exposure to different parts of the world used to be somewhat difficult. However, everything is now accessible due to many travel options, and each
Ar. Archana Van Gils: AVG Architects
Being a part of this endlessly mutable field for almost more than a decade, I can attest to the remarkable evolution of the profession in response to global trends and technological advancements, while also adapting to the needs of
Architect Mr. Arpan Johari: AW Design
India has a rich history of building design trends that have cross influenced across borders and have slowly transformed over the centuries. In fact, the transformative phase in Indian Architecture has always been ongoing. Sometimes it