Elemental
Working towards a Purpose
Originally published in the December 2023 edition of the Journal of Indian Insititute of Architects. See scanned images of the article...
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Fathima Naemah
May 20, 20234 min
The Colours of India - an Architect's Perspective
Is India Becoming a Graveyard of Greys? From the divine blues of Jodhpur Besides the authentic pinks of Jaipur The tribal tint of the...
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Angella Darling J
Mar 31, 20234 min
Pedestrianization - Bringing back Streets
Vehicles can always take the longer route but not people, this concept is often forgotten while designing public spaces.
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Angella Darling J
Nov 24, 20224 min
Architects, fancy the future?
The essence of an architect lies in everything that the computer is not and precisely why architecture will be the hardest to automate.
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Angella Darling J
Oct 8, 20224 min
Gender sensibilities in Architecture
Architectural design has always been gender biased as every other discipline. Centuries down the lane we are at the verge of making amends.
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Angella Darling J
Jul 29, 20224 min
Circular Economy in Construction
Building less and upgradation of existing buildings should be our guiding motto to meet the needs of the world while conserving resources.
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Angella Darling J
Jun 15, 20226 min
Socially Responsible Practices in Architecture
With great power comes great responsibility, architects wield the power to alter lives, its up to each one of us to make the most out of it.
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Angella Darling J
May 11, 20225 min
Home - A reflection of self
"As we write, so we build : to keep a record of what matters to us."
The psychology behind our sense of self & desire for congruent spaces.
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Angella Darling J
Apr 14, 20225 min
A Conscious Choice
Team Elemental finds inspiration at Wild Vibes, a space envisioned by a group of naturalists who want to reconnect people with nature.
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Angella Darling J
Mar 29, 20225 min
Lessons from Tradition
India, a repository of traditional knowledge has had numerous vernacular methods and techniques to ensure optimum comfort in built spaces.
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Angella Darling J
Mar 1, 20226 min
The New Normal
For many organizations, working virtually, has been a necessity rather than an option. But for our team, it has always been the choice.
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Elemental
Feb 12, 20226 min
Places Post-Pandemic
The pandemic has not left any of our lives the same after its rampage. This blogpost explores how it has altered the spaces around us.
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Elemental
Jan 25, 20221 min
Kiosks for Kerala
Team Elemental is excited to work with the NGO- ICSAG India for the design of multi-functional kiosks and support the initiative.
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Gayathri S Nair
Dec 22, 202110 min
At the Mudhouse, Marayoor
In July 2021, Team Elemental met up at The Mudhouse, Marayoor – An unconventional haven to the eyes and the heart alike.
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Navami C G
Nov 1, 20215 min
Homes of Kerala
From Naalukettus to Gulf Mansions, Kerala has an inimitable design language. In this article we explore the evolution of homes in the state.
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Afrah Jahan
Aug 5, 20214 min
Building with Kinetics
What’s more astounding than building parts that can transform themselves? Kinetics is the new kid on the block in sustainable practices.