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The Budget Behind the Build: Lessons from a Completed Project
Over the last few years, in many of our projects, we have observed a rise in the financial stress of our clients during certain periods...

Elemental
Jun 124 min read
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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...

Elemental
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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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...

Fathima Naemah
May 20, 20234 min read
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Pedestrianization - Bringing back Streets
Vehicles can always take the longer route but not people, this concept is often forgotten while designing public spaces.

Angella Darling J
Mar 31, 20234 min read
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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.

Angella Darling J
Nov 24, 20224 min read
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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.

Angella Darling J
Oct 8, 20224 min read
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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.

Angella Darling J
Jul 29, 20224 min read
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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.

Angella Darling J
Jun 15, 20226 min read
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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.

Angella Darling J
May 11, 20225 min read
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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.

Angella Darling J
Apr 14, 20225 min read
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Lessons from Tradition
India, a repository of traditional knowledge has had numerous vernacular methods and techniques to ensure optimum comfort in built spaces.

Angella Darling J
Mar 29, 20225 min read
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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.

Angella Darling J
Mar 1, 20226 min read
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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.

Elemental
Feb 12, 20226 min read
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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.

Elemental
Jan 25, 20221 min read
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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.

Gayathri S Nair
Dec 22, 202110 min read
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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.

Navami C G
Nov 1, 20215 min read
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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.

Afrah Jahan
Aug 5, 20214 min read
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Architecture is Frozen Music
Architecture is capable of invoking as well as expressing emotions. See how spaces render value to your experiences in this blogpost.

Feby Susan Philip
Apr 29, 20214 min read
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Being Elemental
Elemental - an ode to the fundamental elements of nature that rule over us. See what our branding represents in this blogpost.

Feby Susan Philip
Dec 20, 20201 min read
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7 ways to prepare for your architectural photoshoot
Are you planning a photo-shoot for your latest project? Here are a few tips to prepare you for the day.

Feby Susan Philip
Dec 13, 20201 min read
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Bringing the outside in
A talk by our founder architect Amrutha Kishor on the concepts of climate responsive architecture and critical regionalism.

Elemental
Sep 1, 20201 min read
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Design to beat the heat
Thermal comfort is an extremely important factor when it comes to architecture. Here are a few thumb rules to guide you to beat the heat!

Elemental
Mar 25, 20202 min read
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Women at Work
Photography exhibition by Team Elemental on Women's Day 2020 at Kerala Museum to promote equal representation in the construction sector.

Elemental
Mar 9, 20201 min read
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The many roads to sustainable construction
Our observations on materiality and design principles. Sustainability is not a choice anymore but a way of life and lately a necessity.

Elemental
Jun 1, 20193 min read
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