The pandemic is creating a paradigm shift in the way architects and designers design buildings and their interiors.
Modern cities will be designed to resist natural disasters and pandemics. The goal will be to design cities which can balance themselves after the disasters, without impacting their economic growth. Technology will play the most essential role in keeping everyone safe and productive, in managing crowds in public spaces like malls and cinema halls, and in optimizing safety measures in offices and factories.
Sanitization of buildings and touch-less technology will be in demand.
Design that improves air quality in buildings and ensures proper ventilation will be a focus part of building design. Operating and maintaining HVAC systems remotely, using occupancy data to adjust airflow as per density of the people present, working from home etc will become the norm and will also lessen carbon footprint.
Commercial spaces will have more touch-free access with sensor-based entry and exit. There will be more and more use of automated technology like hands-free, mobile-operated light switches, voice activated elevators, etc. Thermal imaging cameras that can measure body temperature of people entering the building from a two-meter distance, mandatory sanitization kiosks at all entry points, maintaining safety and hygiene will become necessary in a building’s design.
Prefab construction using standardized components produced at factories will be adopted more and more.
During the pandemic, construction sites were closed, factories were shut down, and there was a major scarcity of building materials due to slow production and disruption in the supply chain. The construction industry is now looking at safer and smarter ways to build, such as prefab. Also, materials that do not allow viruses to remain active up to 24 hours such as copper and its alloys will be used for table-tops etc and surfaces will be made out of solid acrylic which are less prone to attracting bacteria.
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