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"We should pave the way for a people-centric design system that will have compassion and empathy as its core values" This was the gist of the 2-day, 35-speakers, 4-workshops Pune Design Festival 2016. Check out the full story here…

In a large office, where the company's working system is not restricted to desks, Ar. Samira Rathod of SRDA adopts an inclusive design approach. She designs precision-crafted tables turning them into 'follies' or whimsical focal points in an otherwise minimalist though spacious interior. Check out how design can work on the psyche… and do leave us your views…

Integrating environmental systems to enhance overall building performance, Studio Design Cosmos creates a contemporary working environment within this corporate office space.

With sweeping views of the rugged surrounds, a natural climate control system and utmost privacy for the homeowner, this home by Golany Architects, not only captures the true essence of the environment but is also built out of elements that originate from it.

This net-zero house in the Catskills region of New York by LANG Architecture integrates sustainable features like solar PV panels, triple pane high performance windows and an energy recovery ventilation system, among others.

The bridging of the creative and technology domains brings together the best of both worlds - empathetic design and intelligent systems. Ar. Ben van Berkel of UNStudio and Ar. Sushant Verma of rat[LAB] Studio capture the essence of this convergence.

Foreshadowing a reformed sales journey while straddling industrial functionality, the BABAMA store in Shanghai by ATMOSPHERE Architects explores avant-garde design concepts, while drawing direct inspiration from the human circulatory systems and lush nature.

Studio Symbiosis designs a sleek and modern street air purifier featuring elegant design, IoT and FINE filtration! The design propagates maximum surface area and increased wind speed for a robust and efficient performance. Flat-packed and based on a plug-and-play system, Verto, as it is called wins the Red Dot 2023 in the Product Design category!

Where do you find New Products/techniques? Deadline to submit your response: 8th March.2022 Innovation drives design. It is at the heart of the process of creation. In today's dynamic landscape, this is more apparent than ever! Brand-new technologies debut all the time. Unique inventions and efficient systems get even better with every passing day. In such an ever-changing context, where do you find the products/ techniques that help you stay up-to-date?

Inspired by a kids' game of broken telephone, where the inputs and outputs don't always exactly match, Hello, Hello is a poetic messaging system inside a luminescent arch that turns peoples' voices into a lyrical spectacle. Created by Daily tous les jours, an emergent field of practice that combines interactive art, storytelling, performance, and urban design to create unexpected experiences that bring strangers together in a spirit of play, cooperation, and creativity, the permanent public art installation is part of a broader vision for "Joy Experiments" - interventions designed to foster community through play. 

Architects, contractors, occupants and various other stakeholders can easily access the valuable information instantaneously about the building model, as BIM makes it easy for designers to create such intelligent environment. However, the only limitation of such 3D BIM models is that they are prepared basis the amount of information and input fed in the BIM model by the architectural design support team.

Shopping malls are growing worldwide, dominating retail and commercial market. The occupants usually have the same concern regarding indoor climate, regardless of geographical location. Apparently the most important aspect that matters in the energy performance of a shopping mall, is its customer satisfaction, its safety and logistic, the accessibility and range of products and access to public transport and car parking.

MEP Design Services provides a high quality and full range of services associated to mechanical, electrical and plumbing system design, drafting, drawings and energy efficiency.

The Hummel LNG Hybrid barge is the world's first environmentally friendly hybrid liquified natural gas (LNG) barge built by Becker Marine Systems. The vessel is a floating power plant providing clean and efficient cold ironing power to cruise ships. It also acts as a backup power bank to the local electric and power grid.

The Commitment (C) Class liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered combination container Roll-On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ships are being built by VT Halter Marine for Crowley Maritime Corporation's liner services group. Crowley signed a contract with VT Halter Marine, a subsidiary of VT Systems, for two vessels of the new Commitment (C) Class in November 2013.

European researchers developed a new software and sensor system to lower carbon emissions and energy costs in airports, while SITA planned to deploy its AIRCOM Server Flight Tracker in India for efficient aircraft tracking.

Designer boutique Gazal's Panache stands out for its striking monochromatic palette, interior detailing and lattice-work referencing the famous Benarasi weave, albeit in a contemporary avatar… Check out the store here

Recalling the Greek Kouros sculptures, Fran Silvestre Arquitectos designs the Kouros Tower, an elegant structure that captures the timeless appeal in an era of continuous contemporary transformation. check it out here...

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics, Leeuwarden, @i29-interior-architects transform the museum with a sensitive modern intervention that aligns perfectly with the monumental building. Check it out here