Adaptive , Building , Built Environment , Climate , Environment , Identity , Livability , Research , Sustainability , Workplace Advocating Sustainable Practices: India’s Ecologically Sensitive Regions By Morphogenesis The recent successful rescue of 41 individuals trapped in the Uttarkashi Tunnel on the Gangotri-Yamunotri Char Dham Highway Project serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by communities in the Himalayan states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Assam. These regions continue to grapple with a relentless cycle of catastrophes, ranging from flash floods to ...
Adaptive , Building , Built Environment , Climate , Environment , Identity , Livability , Research , Restoration , Sustainability , Vision , Workplace No is more — Steps toward sustainable urbanism By Morphogenesis The construction industry presently accounts for nearly 30% of global natural resource consumption and contributes to a substantial 39% of worldwide CO2 emissions. As architects and urban designers, it is imperative that we scrutinize our design practices comprehensively. This introspection is essential as we endeavor to carve out a sustainable future that benefits not only our profe ...
Adaptive , Building , Built Environment , Climate , Environment , Identity , Livability , Research , Sustainability Rethinking construction in the Himalayan region By Morphogenesis Now, more than ever, there is a need for architects and designers world over to build with conscious designs. In areas with high environmental risk such as the Himalayas, recent events have demonstrated how mismanagement of naturally available resources and being endlessly exploited for tourism has impacted the lives of local residents. Read More Building , Built Environment , Climate , Environment , Exposure , Facade , Institutional , Livability , Sustainability , Uniformity , Vision Inspiring Education: Innovative Institutional Concepts By Morphogenesis Designing the schools and colleges for tomorrow’s leaders Institutions serve as one of the primary social spaces for a young space. These spaces not only influence academic performance but also shape self-esteem and foster a sense of community among students. Spatial design has a profound impact on our lives. It is, then, imperative for architects to recognise and careful ... Biophilia , Built Environment , Climate , Environment , Landscape , Livability , Sustainability Understanding Sustainable Architecture By Morphogenesis Sustainability and architecture are part of a symbiotic system; they are not two different entities. In a world that is battling global crises like climate change and environmental degradation, buildings, by far, are one of the biggest consumers of energy. With the increased significance of building sensitively, there is no need to develop a new, futur ... Climate , Environment , Identity , Jaali The dichotomy of the global and the local By Morphogenesis Designing for the Indian context is truly about bridging two ideas: finding the right balance between local wisdom and global benchmarks. One of the biggest influences on post-colonial Indian architecture was Corbusier’s design of Chandigarh’s master plan in response to Nehru’s vision for a modern, forward-looking India. Many Indian architects still revered today for their sensitive reg ... Built Environment , Climate , Environment , Identity , Livability , Research , Sustainability Manit and Sonali Rastogi in Conversation With Dr Nirmal Kishnani | Ecogradia By Morphogenesis An Architecture of Almost Somewhere Founding Partners Manit and Sonali Rastogi recently chatted with Dr Nirmal Kishnani, host and editor-in-chief of Ecogradia (Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction), a global platform on sustainable architecture and urbanism. The talk traces Manit and Sonali’s upbringing and influence ... Building , Climate , Environment , Sustainability Part 1: Extract from the Morphogenesis Monograph Introduction Essay By Team Morphogenesis We bring you the first of a 14 part series of extract from the Morphogenesis Architecture Monograph, to give you a peek into the mindspace of one of India’s best recognized, sustainable design practices. “It has been 20 years since the inception of Morphogenesis out of a home garage. This book records our work through that journey. In the midst of a paradigm change in the nascent libe ... Adaptive , Building , Climate , Environment , Exposure , Facade , Glare , Light , Livability , Morphology , Research , Sustainability , Vision , Workplace PLEA 2017 Edinburgh: The Practice of Architecture in the Tropics By Nitin Bansal, Manit Rastogi and Piya Gupta Integrated Design Approach Architecture in some of the densest cities in India (and the world) demands highly conscious spatial consumption with office design standards reaching efficiencies as low as 50sq.ft./person. Consequently, high internal gains and stress on available resources have led to innovative developments in the way these buildings need to be designed and built. Sustainable architecture mus ... 12
Building , Built Environment , Climate , Environment , Exposure , Facade , Institutional , Livability , Sustainability , Uniformity , Vision Inspiring Education: Innovative Institutional Concepts By Morphogenesis Designing the schools and colleges for tomorrow’s leaders Institutions serve as one of the primary social spaces for a young space. These spaces not only influence academic performance but also shape self-esteem and foster a sense of community among students. Spatial design has a profound impact on our lives. It is, then, imperative for architects to recognise and careful ...
Biophilia , Built Environment , Climate , Environment , Landscape , Livability , Sustainability Understanding Sustainable Architecture By Morphogenesis Sustainability and architecture are part of a symbiotic system; they are not two different entities. In a world that is battling global crises like climate change and environmental degradation, buildings, by far, are one of the biggest consumers of energy. With the increased significance of building sensitively, there is no need to develop a new, futur ...
Climate , Environment , Identity , Jaali The dichotomy of the global and the local By Morphogenesis Designing for the Indian context is truly about bridging two ideas: finding the right balance between local wisdom and global benchmarks. One of the biggest influences on post-colonial Indian architecture was Corbusier’s design of Chandigarh’s master plan in response to Nehru’s vision for a modern, forward-looking India. Many Indian architects still revered today for their sensitive reg ...
Built Environment , Climate , Environment , Identity , Livability , Research , Sustainability Manit and Sonali Rastogi in Conversation With Dr Nirmal Kishnani | Ecogradia By Morphogenesis An Architecture of Almost Somewhere Founding Partners Manit and Sonali Rastogi recently chatted with Dr Nirmal Kishnani, host and editor-in-chief of Ecogradia (Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction), a global platform on sustainable architecture and urbanism. The talk traces Manit and Sonali’s upbringing and influence ...
Building , Climate , Environment , Sustainability Part 1: Extract from the Morphogenesis Monograph Introduction Essay By Team Morphogenesis We bring you the first of a 14 part series of extract from the Morphogenesis Architecture Monograph, to give you a peek into the mindspace of one of India’s best recognized, sustainable design practices. “It has been 20 years since the inception of Morphogenesis out of a home garage. This book records our work through that journey. In the midst of a paradigm change in the nascent libe ...
Adaptive , Building , Climate , Environment , Exposure , Facade , Glare , Light , Livability , Morphology , Research , Sustainability , Vision , Workplace PLEA 2017 Edinburgh: The Practice of Architecture in the Tropics By Nitin Bansal, Manit Rastogi and Piya Gupta Integrated Design Approach Architecture in some of the densest cities in India (and the world) demands highly conscious spatial consumption with office design standards reaching efficiencies as low as 50sq.ft./person. Consequently, high internal gains and stress on available resources have led to innovative developments in the way these buildings need to be designed and built. Sustainable architecture mus ...