The next few years will see a renewed interest in using design and architecture as social, political, and economic tools.
In the aftermath of the pandemic, we should expect to see buildings becoming more sustainable and energy-efficient. They will also need to be designed with pandemic preparedness in mind. The epidemic has resulted in a shortage of building materials. Therefore, architects need to develop ways to decrease the amount of materials used.
We are about to see a shift towards more livable designs. Our needs are changing and so is the design of our buildings to meet the changing requirements of the inhabitants. Modern architecture will need to adapt and change to meet the trends.
Constructions are now more vertically oriented and with less horizontal living spaces.
The built environment must be designed to be functional, aesthetically pleasing, sustainable, and livable. Choice of building materials is an important factor for ensuring the longevity of a building. The built environment has a significant impact on our collective well-being, and we must take care to do it right. Architects, builders, planners, and the public can deliberately design for health and well-being. They can choose building materials that reduce health risks like asthma and allergies. They can design spaces to encourage physical activity and social interaction; create safe streets with bike lanes; provide natural light, fresh air, and green areas that help combat pollution.
A lot of progress has been made with environmentally conscious design and prefabricated construction methods.
The construction industry is being driven by the concepts of sustainability and durability. Sustainable practices result in lower energy bills, improved overall health of occupants, and increased profitability for developers. Sustainable design minimizes environmental impact, saves money on energy costs, improves safety, and reduces the risk of damage from natural disasters. Green roofs can reduce stormwater runoff by absorbing rainwater into the soil. Buildings can be heated by using light-colored roofing materials that absorb sunlight instead of reflecting it.
A sustainable design can help keep temperatures cooler in the summer months, which means less use of air conditioning throughout the year—resulting in lower electricity bills. Today, it is almost impossible to build a modern house without arches as they are being seen as necessary and not just fancy add-ons. What we consider today was once innovative thinking a few hundred years ago. Similar progress has been made with environmentally conscious design and prefabricated construction methods.
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