Architecture Student Chronicles

Passive and Active Features in Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development

BenzuJK — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:15:22 +0000

Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture is not only about using expensive products that minimize the use of electrical power which in turn would save oil and contribute to sustainable development. There are various design features that are to be incorporated while designing a green building. After designing the building block in [...] Related posts:

Building Green Architecture | Sustainable Design A green approach to the built environment involves a holistic approach to the design of buildings. All the resources that go into a building, include...
Contemporary Designs and Sustainability | Green Architecture People all over the world are realizing the need for the conservation of natural resources that are being used for the sake of creating spaces...
Reuse of Waste Materials in Construction | Green Building Architecture Reuse of Waste Materials for Construction Purposes |Sustainable Development Reuse of materials is an efficient way to reduce the use of of energy intensive materials....
A New Dimension to Building Green Architecture The Dynamic tower, the first building in motion, takes the concept of green buildings to the next level where it will generate electricity for itself...
Design Strategies For Development of Sustainable Housing Projects Development of Sustainable Housing Societies Development of Housing Societies is the new need of the day. The development in IT sector and Industrial Sector has...

Raj Rewal | Revolutionary Architect of India

BenzuJK — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:56:38 +0000

Legendary Architect of India – Raj Rewal Raj Rewal was born in 1934 in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. He created a revolution in geometric design systems. Creation of geometric systems and responding visual imageries are apparent in Raj Rewal’s architectural works. Education of Raj Rewal He lived in Delhi and Shimla for a couple of years [...] Related posts:

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Hyderabad, India | Green Buildings CII – Confederation of Indian Industry | Green Building in India CII is internationally renowned building designed using the principles of Green Buildings and is...
Chinese Gardens | Revolutionary Gardening Style Chinese Gardens were one of its kind. China is the first country to European garden tradition started with the Egyptian’s systematic reclamation of the desert...
World Renowned Projects of Architect Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright was born on June 8, 1867 in Richland Centre, Wiscosin. Wright contributed the ‘Prairie’ and ‘Usonian’ styles to American residential architecture. Elements...
Lotus Temple, Delhi | Innovation in Architecture Introduction The Bahai House of Worship in Delhi, India, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape, is a Bahai House of...
Character and Style in Buildings Every building that is constructed for a specific purpose has a specific form which itself depicts its original function. The inter-connection between the interiors and...

Guidelines to achieving success in Artistry / Architecture

BenzuJK — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:44:19 +0000

6 steps towards achieving success in Artistry/Architecture Architecture is a form of Art. Architects are artists too. And it is very important for an Architect/Artist to figure out the steps that they would have to follow to be successful. An artist/Architect cannot become successful on his mere talent of designing spaces or things. In this [...] Related posts:

Effects of Corporate Culture on Architectural Experimentation I was wondering how Corporate culture affects experimentation and innovation in an Architectural Design studio… These days, there are but few high profile architects who...
7 Reasons Why You Should Study Architecture Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and other physical structures. Architecture is about the making of places where people spend their lives....
Exterior Architecture Vs Interior Design This is a guest post by Elysabeth Teeko – http://twitter.com/elysateek For many people, owning a home specifically designed to their taste is the ultimate goal...
Is Contemporary Architecture Inspired Art or Plagiarism of the Past? Architecture is a vast subject. When you study Architecture, you deal with science, history, engineering and art. As such, there are very few people who...
Study Architecture | Challenging And Fun Architects are inventors, innovators, trendsetters… Their job is to create good living and working environments. Throughout the ages, Architects have proven themselves to be no...

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Hyderabad, India | Green Buildings

BenzuJK — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:26:19 +0000

CII – Confederation of Indian Industry | Green Building in India CII is internationally renowned building designed using the principles of Green Buildings and is India’s premier developmental institution, offering advisory services to the industry on environmental aspects and working in the areas of Green Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Water Management, Environment Management, Renewable Energy, Green [...] Related posts:

Passive and Active Features in Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture is not only about using expensive products that minimize the use of electrical power which in...
Architectural Development in the City of Hyderabad | Hub of IT Industry Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, India. Since the IT industry boom in Hyderabad, the city grew rapidly in terms of construction, new...
Building Green Architecture | Sustainable Design A green approach to the built environment involves a holistic approach to the design of buildings. All the resources that go into a building, include...
Contemporary Designs and Sustainability | Green Architecture People all over the world are realizing the need for the conservation of natural resources that are being used for the sake of creating spaces...
A New Dimension to Building Green Architecture The Dynamic tower, the first building in motion, takes the concept of green buildings to the next level where it will generate electricity for itself...

Reuse of Waste Materials in Construction | Green Building Architecture

BenzuJK — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:27:59 +0000

Reuse of Waste Materials for Construction Purposes |Sustainable Development Reuse of materials is an efficient way to reduce the use of of energy intensive materials. Instead of discarding tonnes and tonnes of wastes from the factories and homes, some part of it could be used for creative construction. This will help in achieving “Waste reduction” [...] Related posts:

Passive and Active Features in Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture is not only about using expensive products that minimize the use of electrical power which in...
Chandigarh Rock Garden | Turning Trash into Treasure Introduction Chandigarh rock garden is an epitome of creativity and innovation. Rock Garden is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand’s...
A New Dimension to Building Green Architecture The Dynamic tower, the first building in motion, takes the concept of green buildings to the next level where it will generate electricity for itself...
Building Green Architecture | Sustainable Design A green approach to the built environment involves a holistic approach to the design of buildings. All the resources that go into a building, include...
Contemporary Designs and Sustainability | Green Architecture People all over the world are realizing the need for the conservation of natural resources that are being used for the sake of creating spaces...

Guide to design of an Office

BenzuJK — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:51:24 +0000

Design of an Office Office design mainly depends on the function of the office and working schedule and regular timings of the office. The purpose of its design should be studied carefully for a successful office design. The number of people and the kind of people that are going to be working in the office [...] Related posts:

Guide to Designing Old Age Homes Design Procedure for the Old Age Homes But before we start with discussing our design consideration factors, it is very important to know what an...
Three step Guide to a Retail Store Design Designing a Retail Store Design is a subject that has different methods to be adopted, various design considerations that are to be followed. The methods...
Form Follows Function | Retail Store Design Form follows Function is the prime principle of design which has to be followed. It has to be borne into a designer’s mind. Recently, there...
Five step Guide to designing a Studio Apartment Studio Apartments Studio Apartment is basically a hall with no or some temporary partitions. Only the toilet has permanent walls. It is popularly known as...
Design Strategies For Development of Sustainable Housing Projects Development of Sustainable Housing Societies Development of Housing Societies is the new need of the day. The development in IT sector and Industrial Sector has...

Safety measures in the Retail Store Design

BenzuJK — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:36:15 +0000

Safety Measures to be taken for a Retail Store Design Before we proceed with our discussion on “Safety Measures to be incorporated in a Retail Store Design”, we will just take a brief look at out earlier discussions on the Retail Store Design. First step Three Basic design considerations for a Retail Store Design Second [...] Related posts:

Form Follows Function | Retail Store Design Form follows Function is the prime principle of design which has to be followed. It has to be borne into a designer’s mind. Recently, there...
Unique Architectural Features in the Retail Store Design Unique Architectural Features to enhance the aesthetics and Function of the Retail Store Retail Store Design has much more than the three basic considerations essential...
Three step Guide to a Retail Store Design Designing a Retail Store Design is a subject that has different methods to be adopted, various design considerations that are to be followed. The methods...
Five step Guide to designing a Studio Apartment Studio Apartments Studio Apartment is basically a hall with no or some temporary partitions. Only the toilet has permanent walls. It is popularly known as...
Guide to design of an Office Design of an Office Office design mainly depends on the function of the office and working schedule and regular timings of the office. The purpose...

Unique Architectural Features in the Retail Store Design

BenzuJK — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:52:17 +0000

Unique Architectural Features to enhance the aesthetics and Function of the Retail Store Retail Store Design has much more than the three basic considerations essential for a Retail Store Design. Incorporation of various architectural features is essential to enhance the aesthetic appeal and also the functionality of the designed space. Form Follows Function in case [...] Related posts:

Safety measures in the Retail Store Design Safety Measures to be taken for a Retail Store Design Before we proceed with our discussion on “Safety Measures to be incorporated in a Retail...
Form Follows Function | Retail Store Design Form follows Function is the prime principle of design which has to be followed. It has to be borne into a designer’s mind. Recently, there...
Three step Guide to a Retail Store Design Designing a Retail Store Design is a subject that has different methods to be adopted, various design considerations that are to be followed. The methods...
Design considerations for an Institution | Architectural Design Design of an Institution An Institution is a space where evolution and evaluation of ideas take place. They play a profound role in giving direction...
Passive and Active Features in Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture is not only about using expensive products that minimize the use of electrical power which in...

Form Follows Function | Retail Store Design

BenzuJK — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:23:11 +0000

Form follows Function is the prime principle of design which has to be followed. It has to be borne into a designer’s mind. Recently, there has been quite a large change in the architectural trends. Architects and Designers are too much into decorating the exterior facade of the building without correlating to the interior spaces [...] Related posts:

Safety measures in the Retail Store Design Safety Measures to be taken for a Retail Store Design Before we proceed with our discussion on “Safety Measures to be incorporated in a Retail...
Unique Architectural Features in the Retail Store Design Unique Architectural Features to enhance the aesthetics and Function of the Retail Store Retail Store Design has much more than the three basic considerations essential...
Three step Guide to a Retail Store Design Designing a Retail Store Design is a subject that has different methods to be adopted, various design considerations that are to be followed. The methods...
Architecture… where Form Follows Function Architecture is an art of creating beautiful spaces, of designing structures where form follows function. It is an art based on the principles of Utility...
Manufactured Proportions in Design | Aesthetic Components of Architecture Architecture is a design process which involves certain design principles that are to be followed. It is a lengthy design process which involves planning, designing,...

Three step Guide to a Retail Store Design

BenzuJK — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:16:32 +0000

Designing a Retail Store Design is a subject that has different methods to be adopted, various design considerations that are to be followed. The methods of design and the design considerations vary from design to design. We cannot design the Hospital as per the design considerations you must have listed for a shopping complex. The [...] Related posts:

Unique Architectural Features in the Retail Store Design Unique Architectural Features to enhance the aesthetics and Function of the Retail Store Retail Store Design has much more than the three basic considerations essential...
Safety measures in the Retail Store Design Safety Measures to be taken for a Retail Store Design Before we proceed with our discussion on “Safety Measures to be incorporated in a Retail...
Form Follows Function | Retail Store Design Form follows Function is the prime principle of design which has to be followed. It has to be borne into a designer’s mind. Recently, there...
Five step Guide to designing a Studio Apartment Studio Apartments Studio Apartment is basically a hall with no or some temporary partitions. Only the toilet has permanent walls. It is popularly known as...
Guide to design of an Office Design of an Office Office design mainly depends on the function of the office and working schedule and regular timings of the office. The purpose...

New Trends in the Bathroom Architecture

BenzuJK — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:57:10 +0000

Evolution of the concept of New Bathroom Architecture Bathroom Architecture has gained lot of importance in the recent years. People are beginning to like trendy bathroom ware and make it all spacious and lavish. The concept of Modern Bathrooms has brought about a revolution in the field of Bathroom designs. The choice of colours for [...] Related posts:

Booming Construction Industry and the Changing trends in Architecture Rapid industrialization and infrastructural development were the key factors that drove the exponential growth of the construction industry in recent years. A healthy GDP, growth...
Changing Trends in Architecture due to Globalization As technology advances and India progresses it gets more difficult to disagree with Amartya Sen when he says that globalization is inevitable. Today in virtually...
New Changing Trends in Architecture in the 21st Century Architecture has transformed from a complex creative process of integrating diverse functions, structural systems, myriad services and utilities, inter-related spaces and exterior-interior visual connections into...
Five step Guide to designing a Studio Apartment Studio Apartments Studio Apartment is basically a hall with no or some temporary partitions. Only the toilet has permanent walls. It is popularly known as...
Is Contemporary Architecture Inspired Art or Plagiarism of the Past? Architecture is a vast subject. When you study Architecture, you deal with science, history, engineering and art. As such, there are very few people who...

Booming Construction Industry and the Changing trends in Architecture

BenzuJK — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:19:11 +0000

Rapid industrialization and infrastructural development were the key factors that drove the exponential growth of the construction industry in recent years. A healthy GDP, growth in housing, financial grwoth and the retail boom also contributed to the historically unmatched demand at a large scale. Various recent activities have brought about the growth of the sales [...] Related posts:

New Trends in the Bathroom Architecture Evolution of the concept of New Bathroom Architecture Bathroom Architecture has gained lot of importance in the recent years. People are beginning to like trendy...
Changing Trends in Architecture due to Globalization As technology advances and India progresses it gets more difficult to disagree with Amartya Sen when he says that globalization is inevitable. Today in virtually...
New Changing Trends in Architecture in the 21st Century Architecture has transformed from a complex creative process of integrating diverse functions, structural systems, myriad services and utilities, inter-related spaces and exterior-interior visual connections into...
Architectural Development in the City of Hyderabad | Hub of IT Industry Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, India. Since the IT industry boom in Hyderabad, the city grew rapidly in terms of construction, new...
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Hyderabad, India | Green Buildings CII – Confederation of Indian Industry | Green Building in India CII is internationally renowned building designed using the principles of Green Buildings and is...

Contemporary Designs and Sustainability | Green Architecture

BenzuJK — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:08:51 +0000

People all over the world are realizing the need for the conservation of natural resources that are being used for the sake of creating spaces that involve use of materials that are energy intensive and are expensive. Green Building Architecture is all about a building’s entire life cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, [...] Related posts:

Passive and Active Features in Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture is not only about using expensive products that minimize the use of electrical power which in...
Building Green Architecture | Sustainable Design A green approach to the built environment involves a holistic approach to the design of buildings. All the resources that go into a building, include...
A New Dimension to Building Green Architecture The Dynamic tower, the first building in motion, takes the concept of green buildings to the next level where it will generate electricity for itself...
Importance of Sustainable Architecture in 21st Century What is Sustainable Development? The word “Development ” in this definition implicates two important aspects of the concept: It is omni-disciplinary, it cannot be limited...
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Hyderabad, India | Green Buildings CII – Confederation of Indian Industry | Green Building in India CII is internationally renowned building designed using the principles of Green Buildings and is...

Design considerations for an Institution | Architectural Design

BenzuJK — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:53:27 +0000

Design of an Institution An Institution is a space where evolution and evaluation of ideas take place. They play a profound role in giving direction and learning. Institutions should have linkages be both closed and opened, have short term programmed and long term visions, therefore definiteness and ambiguity become an integral part of institution. The [...] Related posts:

Unique Architectural Features in the Retail Store Design Unique Architectural Features to enhance the aesthetics and Function of the Retail Store Retail Store Design has much more than the three basic considerations essential...
Form Follows Function | Retail Store Design Form follows Function is the prime principle of design which has to be followed. It has to be borne into a designer’s mind. Recently, there...
Elements of Garden Design | Landform Garden design is a major part of Landscape Architecture. Study of the landform helps us in site planning and Landscape design. Topography and slopes determine,...
Architectural & Cultural Transformations after the Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolution had a great impact on the field of Architecture. Technological innovations brought about a great deal of change in the work of an...
Architectural Development in the City of Hyderabad | Hub of IT Industry Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, India. Since the IT industry boom in Hyderabad, the city grew rapidly in terms of construction, new...

Design Strategies For Development of Sustainable Housing Projects

BenzuJK — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:29:18 +0000

Development of Sustainable Housing Societies Development of Housing Societies is the new need of the day. The development in IT sector and Industrial Sector has made people all around the urban areas to migrate to the cities. The land value has increased to immensely. The new Housing Projects have to be economical and also sustainable. [...] Related posts:

Issues in Housing Design | Suburbia or Highrise Housing Design Housing is a fundamental need. Designing a housing complex on a sound architectural basis – blending various concepts such as environmentally friendly apartments,...
Passive and Active Features in Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture is not only about using expensive products that minimize the use of electrical power which in...
Development of the Slums | Five Elements lacking in the Slums Development of Slums The percentage of Development of Slums is always seen higher in developing countries. In developing countries, the major development takes place in...
Three dimensions of Sustainable Environmental Architecture Sustainable building involves considering the entire life-cycle of buildings, taking environmental quality, functional compatibility and future values into account. In the past, attention has been...
Building Green Architecture | Sustainable Design A green approach to the built environment involves a holistic approach to the design of buildings. All the resources that go into a building, include...

Issues in Housing Design | Suburbia or Highrise

BenzuJK — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:51:58 +0000

Housing Design Housing is a fundamental need. Designing a housing complex on a sound architectural basis – blending various concepts such as environmentally friendly apartments, suburbia, medium rise and solar efficient apartments on a modular grid system of planning – while accommodating different family budgets is a gigantic task. Infrastructure required for Multi-stories Units Rapid [...] Related posts:

Design Strategies For Development of Sustainable Housing Projects Development of Sustainable Housing Societies Development of Housing Societies is the new need of the day. The development in IT sector and Industrial Sector has...
Slums in Cities | Providing Low-Cost Housing to End Slums In the last few decades, there had been a tremendous growth in emerging countries like India, Brazil, Mexico and China. This had been mainly due...
Design considerations for an Institution | Architectural Design Design of an Institution An Institution is a space where evolution and evaluation of ideas take place. They play a profound role in giving direction...
Manufactured Proportions in Design | Aesthetic Components of Architecture Architecture is a design process which involves certain design principles that are to be followed. It is a lengthy design process which involves planning, designing,...
Safety measures in the Retail Store Design Safety Measures to be taken for a Retail Store Design Before we proceed with our discussion on “Safety Measures to be incorporated in a Retail...

Five step Guide to designing a Studio Apartment

BenzuJK — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:31:57 +0000

Studio Apartments Studio Apartment is basically a hall with no or some temporary partitions. Only the toilet has permanent walls. It is popularly known as Bachelor’s Apartment or efficiency Apartment. This concept of Studio Apartment is popular in Western Countries. The concept of Studio Apartment is now slowly developing in Asian countries such as China, [...] Related posts:

Guide to Designing Old Age Homes Design Procedure for the Old Age Homes But before we start with discussing our design consideration factors, it is very important to know what an...
Three step Guide to a Retail Store Design Designing a Retail Store Design is a subject that has different methods to be adopted, various design considerations that are to be followed. The methods...
Design Strategies For Development of Sustainable Housing Projects Development of Sustainable Housing Societies Development of Housing Societies is the new need of the day. The development in IT sector and Industrial Sector has...
Guide to design of an Office Design of an Office Office design mainly depends on the function of the office and working schedule and regular timings of the office. The purpose...
Safety measures in the Retail Store Design Safety Measures to be taken for a Retail Store Design Before we proceed with our discussion on “Safety Measures to be incorporated in a Retail...

Development of the Slums | Five Elements lacking in the Slums

BenzuJK — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:12:56 +0000

Development of Slums The percentage of Development of Slums is always seen higher in developing countries. In developing countries, the major development takes place in cities, then towns. People from towns and villages surrounding the developing city start migrating the city. Since they are people with very low income or no income at all, finding [...] Related posts:

Slums in Cities | Providing Low-Cost Housing to End Slums In the last few decades, there had been a tremendous growth in emerging countries like India, Brazil, Mexico and China. This had been mainly due...
Design Strategies For Development of Sustainable Housing Projects Development of Sustainable Housing Societies Development of Housing Societies is the new need of the day. The development in IT sector and Industrial Sector has...
Architectural Development in the City of Hyderabad | Hub of IT Industry Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, India. Since the IT industry boom in Hyderabad, the city grew rapidly in terms of construction, new...
Passive and Active Features in Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture is not only about using expensive products that minimize the use of electrical power which in...
Mud Architecture | Low Energy Intensive Technique Mud Architecture Mud Architecture is basically studying mud as a building material which has already being tested and tried for thousands of years. The property...

Relationship between Ancient and Modern Architecture

BenzuJK — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:51:48 +0000

To be Modern is not a Fashion, it is a state. It is necessary to understand History, and he who understands History knows how to find continuity between that which was, that which is and that which will be. Combining ancient and modern is not new. Throughout History, whether through inheritance or acquisition, people have [...] Related posts:

Origin of the Italian Garden Style | Influence on Modern Landscape Architecture Italian Garden Architecture is another style that evolved after the Persian Gardening Style… This added another element of interest in the “Development of the Modern...
Is Contemporary Architecture Inspired Art or Plagiarism of the Past? Architecture is a vast subject. When you study Architecture, you deal with science, history, engineering and art. As such, there are very few people who...
Le Corbusier | Legendary Trendsetter of Modern Architecture “Architecture is the play of forms under light.” Charles Edouard Jeanneret was born at La Chaux de Fonds on October 6, 1887 and later adopted...
Development of the Modern Garden | Landscape Architecture Our present set of ideas as to what constitutes a garden has long roots back into history. As far as we know gardening started quite...
Important Projects of Le Corbusier | Modern Architecture Exemplified Le Corbuier was an architect, painter and a philosopher. He became a powerful thinker of new urban theories and propounded a bold, modern architecture. In 1951,...

Architectural Development in the City of Hyderabad | Hub of IT Industry

BenzuJK — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:27:58 +0000

Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, India. Since the IT industry boom in Hyderabad, the city grew rapidly in terms of construction, new job opportunities. This led to the migration of people to Hyderabad from all over India. The old airport at Hyderabad which was at Begumpet wasn’t very well equipped and merely [...] Related posts:

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Hyderabad, India | Green Buildings CII – Confederation of Indian Industry | Green Building in India CII is internationally renowned building designed using the principles of Green Buildings and is...
Hong Kong (Chek Lap Kok) International Airport, China Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is also known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, due to the fact that...
Le Corbusier’s Modernist Chandigarh City Planning Le Corbusier is a Legendary Architect. He is the trendsetter of the Modern Architecture. He designed various different types of structures where he has proved...
Passive and Active Features in Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development Green Building Architecture is not only about using expensive products that minimize the use of electrical power which in...
Design considerations for an Institution | Architectural Design Design of an Institution An Institution is a space where evolution and evaluation of ideas take place. They play a profound role in giving direction...