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University under a hill in India has a green roof

India's new Prestige University designed by Sanjay Puri Architects features a fully walkable angled green roof...

A house with a slanted roof and Indian people outside and inside

Affordable solar homes are lifting homeowners out of poverty

Carbon-negative, self-financing and scalable are just a few words to describe BillionBricks and Architecture Brio's...

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6 Indian street foods that are traditionally vegan

If you’re vegan, Indian street food is a dream come true. There are many popular options here that are traditionally...

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Third Space proposal imagines accessible education programs

Studio Saar has teamed up with Dharohar, a non-profit that runs science workshops and school programs, to...

A rendering of an office tower with green terraces and a cantilevered orange roof.

Walk to work at this eco-friendly office tower in India

Commuting got you down? New Delhi-based architectural practice Design Forum International (DFI) takes traffic jams...

A streetview of the home as the sun goes down, showing lights within.

Passive design keeps House Under Shadows cool and near net-zero

House Under Shadows is actually two houses, connected through passive design elements to provide efficient...

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The Cantilever House combats a hot climate with sustainable design

Located in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, the Cantilever House by Zero Energy Design (ZED) Lab features...

round rammed earth home

Twisting rammed earth home wraps around a grand jackfruit tree

In the lush South Indian village of Vengola, architecture firm Wallmakers has just completed a sculptural rammed...

A dorm building with brick, windows and dark blue accents on the facade. The words

Sustainable White Flower Hall designed for school in India

Thanks to New Delhi-based interior decor and architecture firm Envisage, the Mann School in Alipur has a new girl's...

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Nordic unveils LEED Gold-targeted visions for “India’s greenest airport”

Architecture firms Nordic, Grimshaw, Haptic and STUP have unveiled competition-winning designs for the passenger...

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Himalayan glacier breaks off in India, causing a deadly avalanche

An intense rescue mission has been underway in India since Sunday morning, following the break of a Himalayan glacier....

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Past and future come together at the sustainable Auric Hall

How can architecture serve the needs of culture and civilization? IMK Architects, a pioneer in urban design founded...

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Niraamaya Retreat honors traditional design with local materials

Located in Vayitharamattom, Kumarakom in the lakefront region of Southern India, the Niraamaya Retreat is a haven...

red perforated building with greenery growing over the balconies

Modern, energy-efficient office harvests rainwater in Surat

New Delhi-based multidisciplinary firm Urbanscape Architects along with Utopia Designs have recently completed...

a rectangular black desk in front of a wood-paneled wall. to the left, a blurry person walks and looks out floor-to-ceiling windows. to the right, floor-to-ceiling windows look out on the courtyard.

This LEED Platinum office will gracefully evolve over time

New Delhi-based practice Architecture Discipline recently completed The East India Hotels Corporate Headquarters,...

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