In the name of development, we have overdone, over-consumed, and overlooked nature, and instead of being friendly, have turned hostile towards it.
Society has knowingly compromised on the average area required by a person to be naturally comfortable, in the name of ‘expensive real estate’. We have reduced (compromised) the built-up area of homes to make them affordable and also reduced the footage of area per person in commercial buildings. This has led to densely populated ‘pandemic-friendly’ environments.
People have realized the ill effects of such densely populated living and the hazards of a polluted environment, and many are shifting to a greener and cleaner environment - away from the polluted urban cities, where they can enjoy organic vegetables and cooking oils.
Living in semi-urban environments is catching on.
Work from Home has become the new norm, and technology now allows people to move from place to place, travel, and stay in different zones while continuing to work. This is setting a new trend – people have realized that for work they need not be physically present at the workplace, which is making ‘not commuting to the office’ a new norm.
Hence, the idea of shifting further from urban centres to semi-urban environments is catching on. Real Estate in the outskirts is cheaper and the environment cleaner, and is attracting developers.
Materials with low or no requirements of water will be sought after by the construction industry.
Technology is introducing newer materials and methods of construction. Standardization, speed, and low requirements of labor are the future of construction. The construction industry will look at materials that are not only eco-friendly and made of recycled components, but also materials that will get absorbed by the earth easily once the building is demolished. These materials may be natural or composite, but they decompose rapidly and also avoid further earth fills.
Technology will play a major role in designing spaces, and various gadgets will be incorporated to keep the environment clean.
Architecture will adapt to the changes. Though the house will continue to be the nucleus of activity for the family, it will also have to be planned as an office, a classroom, a space for leisure, and have a green environment. It may also have a sanitization station with a bath facility at the entrance.
Similarly, office spaces will have more cabins and partitions, and socially distanced seating for staff. Automation will be introduced for operating doors, faucets etc; lifts and light switches will be voice activated. The spaces will get de-congested and there could be multi-use workstations as different persons will use the same workstation on different days.
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