The future of mass housing is inextricably linked to modes of production. Leveraging 3D printing for the Octacove homes we propose to minimize structure and
Vandana Padmanabhan summarizes how permanent housing can create positive impact on poverty around the world, particularly in informal settlements and temporary housing.
Team Echo, composed of 2nd and 3rd-year students from School of Architecture Planning & Design, DIT University, and Dehradun Institute of Technology University, was the winner of the Construction Worker Housing Division. The team worked on the conceptual and prototype model of Construction Worker Housing for the 200 Bedded Hospital site.
Designed by Lucknow-based practice, Prayogshalaa, the project is low-cost ecological housing for BGIS ISKCON’s new school’s teachers, set on a budget of one crore rupees.
Vivoli is an affordable housing scheme that has evolved as a response to the current housing problems in Mumbai. The current typologies offer a matchbox type apartment units with lack of light ventilation, stagnant space planning and oblique community interaction.
Transient Housing for Truck Drivers in Sarjapur, Rajasthan by RC Architects – Transient housing is an attempt to create a place for the truck drivers’ community to feel at home when they are away from their homes, a place for them to relax – rejuvenate – recreate.
Truck Driver’s Village, at Chitradurga, by RC Architects – The Truck Drivers Village is a campus that hosts an array of facilities that serve long distance truck drivers. The cluster has several access points, defining separate facilities for separate user groups. The project sits on a 2.5 acre site out of which the building occupies 7% of the site area and remaining area is open space, parking and fuel station.
Maher trust aims to build the orphanage (ashram) in Satara, Maharashtra, India to accommodate street children. They could stay,learn,eat and get the quality of life which otherwise they would have been deprived of.
Studio Panache is a boutique condominium located at Jagatpura area, Jaipur. Jagatpura, having the international airport in close proximity, is developing at a fast pace as compared to other industrial areas of the city.
CnT Architects: The project was to design a multi-dwelling for corporate managers on a site spread across 1.9 acres with large existing trees on the periphery, and low-rise dense residential development in context.
Tata Housing ‘Serein’ is an upcoming premium residential project by Tata Housing Development Company, designed by Edifice Consultants Pvt Ltd. Sensitivity to human needs is the basis of this project, which is located in the city of Thane, popular for its lake-dotted landscape and close proximity to the bustling metropolis of Mumbai.
Apart from offering unique location advantage, Kalpataru Sparkle features luxury residences. Housing the finest amenities such as a unique clubhouse with world class gymnasium, large swimming pool and toddlers’ pool with spacious pool decks, relaxing spa with steam and massage room, multi-function party lounge, landscaped garden with children’s play area designed by international architects, and a peaceful alcove, Kalpataru Sparkle offers lavish lifestyle to the residents.
The Nepal earthquake and its aftershocks during April – May 2015 resulted in widespread destruction of lives and property. With the fragile hill road infrastructure badly affected across districts, transportation of relief, goods and services were restricted, making the re-construction effort a daunting task, especially in rural areas far from urban centers.
The design for a small student housing project in the town of Belgaum India explores the section as a device to layer a series of semi private living spaces vertically. What seems like a straight forward division of space in plan is a complex layering of self contained living units to achieve maximum density yet maintain comfortable living standards for the occupants.
The government of Bangladesh decides to give the fund to rehabilitation this oldest community of Bangladesh. In the project there accommodation of 100 families with all facilities. Mainly average fishermen are Hindu in religion but here most of the fishermen are Muslim. School, Mosque, Health center, Training center, Community club, Celebration space, Boat making & anchoring space, Bazar, Playground etc. all facility are given here by the doing local survey of this community.
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