Architecture in Covid Times

Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage, economic progress, and also the identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

Green Buildings and Biophilic Architecture

Green building is the construction and operation of a building structure that is environmentally conscious. Green building is a whole-systems approach to designing and building buildings that save energy, water, and material resources while also being healthier, safer, and more comfortable. 

 In this episode we will be talking about ‘Green Buildings and Biophilic Architecture ’.

Written by : Urban Planner Shriya 

Direction ,Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni

Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage, economic progress, and also the identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

 Building With Plastic

“Our Planet is Choking on Plastic” quotes the United Nations. While plastic has many useful applications, we have developed a dependence on single-use plastic products, which has serious environmental, social, economic, and health consequences. These single-use plastic items can be found everywhere. They have become an essential part of many of our daily lives. While many measures are taken to reuse and recycle the plastic, the world of architecture perceives plastic as a resilient building material.

 In this episode we will be talking about ‘Innovations in using plastic as a building material ’.

Written by : Urban Planner Shriya 

Direction ,Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni

Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage, economic progress, and also the identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

 Tribal Architecture in the Seven Sisters

The North-Eastern states, also known as "The Seven Sisters of India," are a treasure trove of unique architectural wonders that both humans and nature created. In this episode, we will discuss the ‘Tribal Architecture of Seven Sisters with a special focus on their bamboo constructions ’.

Written by : Urban Planner Shriya 

Direction ,Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni

Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage, economic progress, and also the identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

3D Printing 

3D printing has been a big ‘buzzword over the past decade. Clearly, this technology has been proven useful in many industries like - medical, aerospace, tool making, etc. Now, 3D Printers are capable of printing building walls and processing cement. This Technology is all set to shape the Architecture and Construction industry. But is 3D printing in Architecture just a short trend or can it be a key long-term solution? Let’s explore this in this episode.

Written by : Architect Bahar 

Direction ,Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni

Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage, economic progress, and also the identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

Sustainable Cities 

Today, more than half the population of the world lives in cities and experts believe that more than two-thirds of the population will be living in cities by 2050. This rapid population flow creates countless possibilities. But it also creates pressure on Urban planning, transport systems, water, sanitation, waste management, and food production to name a few. Creating sustainable, manageable human spaces in the world’s ever-expanding cities is a challenge facing governments across the globe and no one better understands it than Architects and Urban planners. Their vision and guidance can help cities prepare for the challenges of the coming decades. Today, we are going to talk about some places in the world ahead of the curve. These cities are not perfect in every ‘sustainable’ sense. But their approach towards ‘development’ is inspiring for other countries in the world. 

Written by : Architect Bahar 

Direction ,Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni

Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage, economic progress, and also the identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

Architecture In Covid Times 

The outbreak of the coronavirus has been tough on the entire world. The past two years of the pandemic changed our lives upside down. Houses became offices, offices became deserts, hotels turned into health facilities, and our grounds and stadiums turned into hospitals. 

Even though our physical world shrunk, the crisis pushed us beyond the restricted way of thinking. To meet the needs of the emergency, The solutions translated to faster, lighter, cheaper, and more flexible infrastructure. In this episode, we will to talk about some innovative architectural projects that offered utility , hope and inspiration in a supremely dark time.

Written by : Architect Bahar 

Direction ,Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni

Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage , the economic progress and also identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out  some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

Aranya 

Slum settlements have grown significantly as a consequence of the inability of developing countries to keep up with the massive increase in urban populations during the latter half of the twentieth century.

Various attempts have been made by a diverse range of professionals to find a viable urban and architectural housing solution to the slum crisis. One solution has been to relocate slum dwellers to new townships and demolish the slums where they have lived. Aranya Township in Indore is a well-known example of these new settlements, known for its architectural brilliance. 

 In this episode of Archicast, we will be talking about  ‘Affordable housing with a special emphasis on ‘Aranya’  , a low-cost housing in Indore’.

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Written by : Urban Planner Shriya

Direction ,Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni

Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage , the economic progress and also identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out  some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

The TERRA Award-winning SECMOL School in Leh-Ladakh is a model of advanced rammed-earth construction and passive solar architecture. Ladakh is a tough terrain for survival. In a region where survival itself is difficult, creating a conducive learning environment for children is even a bigger challenge! Sonam Wangchuk accepted this challenge and a very special unique school  - SECMOL took shape. 

In this episode of Archicast we will be talking about ‘SECMOL : an innovative school in Ladakh famous for its sustainable vernacular architecture‘.

 To listen to more such interesting podcasts and audiobooks visit www.snovel.in ! 

Written by : Urban Planner Shriya 

Direction , Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni

 Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage , the economic progress and also identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out  some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

Throughout history, people have used raw earth to construct their living spaces. Every continent and nearly every country has a rich heritage of earthen structures. Tabo Monastery in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, is India's oldest earthen structure. It, too, was built with adobe and has survived Himalayan winters since 996 AD.In this episode of Archicast  we will be talking about ‘Vernacular Earth Architecture in the trans himalayan region Ladakh’.

To listen to more such interesting podcasts and audio books visit www.snovel.in ! 

Written by: Urban Planner Shriya 

Direction, Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni

 Architecture is the art and science of designing the space around us as per our imagination and requirements. It is the reflection of cultural heritage , the economic progress and also identity of the people of a particular region. To bring out  some fascinating stories from the world of Architecture across different corners of the globe ‘Worksphere’ presents ‘ArchiCast’.

Today, modern culture and advanced building technology are quickly spreading. This has resulted in creating generic building styles across the world. There is an overall loss of identity and cultural vibrancy. In these times, there are few unique cultures with exceptional geographies who are holding on to their roots. In this episode  we are going to unfold the stories of such indigenous architectural styles.

To listen to more such interesting podcasts and audio books visit www.snovel.in !

Written by: Architect Bahar

Direction, Sound & Voice : Shweta Kulkarni