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Coloured cuboids make an arresting façade in this residential complex in Kodla, Karnataka, as Sanjay Puri Architects follow their sculptural trajectory and contextual design principles to orchestrate this sustainable development.

Can residential spaces emphasize sustainability and connect with nature while maintaining privacy levels? Well, nestled amidst dense canopies, this residence designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio exemplifies a serene retreat for a peace-loving family of doctors who are green enthusiasts. 

The last twelve months saw architecture redefining the intersection of culture, sustainability, and human experience. In IAnD's Global Hop section, these three projects have grabbed the most eyeballs for their demonstration of the transformative power of thoughtful design, merging sustainability, cultural preservation, and innovative functionality. They redefine global design paradigms, setting benchmarks for future projects that aspire to balance tradition and progress. The projects are: Heineken Beverages Head Office, South Africa by Tetris Design + Build, Nanhai Art Centre, Foshan, China by MAD Architects, and Hovey Residence, Quebec, Canada by 1628 Inc.

Priti Doshi Studio blends sustainability, style, and smart design for modern living in the renovation of this suburban Mumbai apartment, opening it up to adapt to the city's tropical climate.

Where craft meets conscience. Nestled on Tamil Nadu's eastern coast, Pennyroyal Tea villa by Multitude of Sins is more than a home-it's a living canvas of sustainable design, cultural storytelling, and material precision. With over 200 artisans involved, and 80% of the interior elements' custom-crafted, this retreat redefines luxury through care, craft, and circularity. Explore how traditional skills shape contemporary living.

A retrofit, traditional energy overhaul of a building that includes replacingmechanical systems, windows, insulation, and other features during a remodel is quite a costly affair, as it is not a model that can be deployed rapidly or at scale.

A retrofit, traditional energy overhaul of a building that includes replacing mechanical systems, windows, insulation, and other features during a remodel is quite a costly affair, as it is not a model that can be deployed rapidly or at scale.

SWBI Architects Pvt. Ltd. designs a hybrid façade of terracotta tiles and double-glazed glass following sustainability and passive solar architecture norms.

Hermann Kamte & Associates takes smart, sustainable architecture to a whole new level through their latest project: a wooden mixed-use residential tower in Ikory, Lagos. Challenging the material, this tower rises above the town and follows the sky... Find out more here

With developments in technology which support BIM workflows better than before, there are examples of ground-breaking projects in construction and infrastructure which have optimized energy use using efficient and reliable energy analyses using real building data - the most remarkable in recent times is the Shanghai Tower.

One of the largest fleets of modular buildings and container storage in the Northeast. Offering permanent and temporary modular buildings for schools and businesses, including sustainable, LEED certified classrooms, mobile office trailers, permanent or temporary prefabricated space for hospitals, constructions sites, retail establishments and more.

Working with natural materials need not mean a compromise with contemporary settings. Check out this upbeat office and give us your views...

Ar. Steven Holl juxtaposes forms and functions in a strong sustainable composition at the new building at Iowa University...

That 'high-rises provide vantage points, otherwise unthinkable of' is beyond debate and when such a point provides an unobstructed view as well, it's definitely a bonanza. It is this distinct advantage that Aedas, the architects of Mongkok Residence, Hong Kong plan to serve to its residents through this towering landmark. Check it out here...

Does steel construction work better for durable, natural ageing of the building? Check out Ar. Sanjay Puri's latest outing at Surat, Gujarat and leave us your views…

Kebony is the producer of sustainable wood, ideal for a number of interior and exterior applications like cladding, decking, flooring, roofing, furniture, and many more.

Kebony is the producer of sustainable wood, ideal for a number of interior and exterior applications like cladding, decking, flooring, roofing, furniture, and many more.

Eco-friendly retirement home by Spark Architects wins best future-experimental project at the 2015 World Architecture Festival

JA Architecture in association with Groendak provides Rotterdam's iconic industrial monument with its ultimate new element - a sustainable roof setting a precedent for adaptive reuse. Check out the story to know more…

The change lies in how effectively we use the energy. Globally respected green building agencies such as LEED, ESTIDAMA, BREEAM, and Green Star, give out credits and ratings based on the energy efficiency of a building's design and its post-construction performance.

The change lies in how effectively we use the energy. Globally respected green building agencies such as LEED, ESTIDAMA, BREEAM, and Green Star, give out credits and ratings based on the energy efficiency of a building's design and its post-construction performance.

Ar. Margot Krasojević is working on the third project in the trilogy of 'sustainable architecture by harnessing tidal energy' by designing a hotel in China that lies partially submerged in the water and can produce clean reusable energy. Check it out here…

Arthur Casas Design and SysHaus design an "eco-systemic" house that comes prefabricated with built-in high energy-efficient programs, making the project truly sustainable. Check it out here