A mixture of crushed pieces of tyres and sand around the foundations can protect buildings during an earthquake, civil engineers say in a special release from the Indian Institute of Science.

Pre-cast structures can be used for construction of residential buildings as well, but choosing the right kind of structures ideal to the city we live in is necessary.

Bungalows are the ultimate real estate investment vehicle, as their value grows in tandem with the appreciation of land prices in a locality.

Make these trends a part of your décor this holiday season.

When it comes to furniture, wood steals the show.

The challenges in presenting SmartCity Proposals. RANJANI GOVIND has the details

Water has to be treated with respect and demand management is the key, says S. Vishwanath

The staircase is an important design element that adds colour, visual interest and panache to your home.

Head to these stores this Diwali for some festive décor accents and accessories says Teja Lele Desai

Newcomers to cities find them a better option for saving as well as asset accumulation.

Having dealt with yet another severe monsoon, the city is limping back to normal. Nidhi Adlakha writes about the impact on buildings and what went wrong.

During the monsoon, drive slow to avoid landing in a pothole or ditch, says Vikram Mankal.

The good old aquarium has undergone a sea change, finds out M.L. Mahesh

It is time to realise that we need to build with nature and not against it, and thus avoid Chennai-like tragedies.

On one hand, the State Government wants Hyderabad to be recognised as a World Heritage City by UNESCO, and on the other hand, it deletes the provision concerning heritage and conservation

City-based architects Gayatri Gunjal and Suraksha Bhatia about their start-ups and long-term vision

A look at how building code violations in basement design have been overlooked

Picking up local ideas and incorporating them into their designs is the strategy adopted by Vijay and Meghal Arya of Ahmedabad.

An architectural marvel is tucked away in the folds of forests and peaks near Panaji in Goa.

If the idea of using a material is to keep it in natural condition, then the naturalness of the material should also be visible.

Here are two architects who have an array of interesting ideas to convert unutilised urban spaces into active public areas.

The author writes on unchecked, illegal realty growth along the city’s eco-sensitive zones and how the city’s ecology has been destroyed in the name of development

Ever thought of living comfortably on a tree? Check out the concept, says Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Noise pollution in residences, commercial establishments and corporate offices has become an intense stress factor. Are designers ready to tackle this issue? A look by Nandhini Sundar

A look at the some of the architectural creations that related to location and culture, and won awards as well.

Award-winning design firms Mangoblossom in Mumbai and Lopez Design in Delhi bring environments alive with visual treatments

We show you how to recreate that holiday feel at home

Using materials from old buildings re-connects us to our past, and saves them for posterity. By SATHYA PRAKASH VARANASHI

Efficient lighting at low cost must be considered as a national priority, and it is time to tap the potential of LED. By K. Sukumaran.

Keeping in mind rich traditional practices in building construction and a more responsive approach to local sensitivities will help, feel experts

Teja Lele Desai lists ways you can incorporate a bookcase in your décor

Give the usual neutrals the go-by and try these versatile alternatives

G. Shyam Sundar lists mandatory norms for constructing multi-storeyed buildings in Tamil Nadu

There are many varieties of glass that are suitable for Chennai’s hot, tropical climate

11 tips from top interior designers

Luxury living in today’s context is a 360-degree lifestyle equation that cannot be limited to elegant superficialities

Ten tips that you could try out

Our urban spaces lack sensitivity in planning, design, and functionality, says Nandhini Sundar

Teja Lele Desai gives you nine ideas that designers swear by

With wallpapers as their muse, designers are exploring maximalism through motifs inspired by nature and architecture 

Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions to create a joyful line in jewel tones for the festive season

Faisal Manzur of Faisal Manzur Design Studio on designing the stunning wooden doors at Chennai’s The Entrance Café, Pandan Club, and why he draws inspiration from TV shows and Wes Anderson movies

Indian architect BV Doshi has passed away, at the age of 95. Trained under Le Corbusier, he was the only Indian to have been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize

Designers from across the country share their One Zero Eight and khadi collaborative experience 

Priced ₹3 lakh-₹50 lakh, these flexible structures have caught the attention of homebuyers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Hyderabad and Maharashtra, says Avneesh Sood

Meet the Indian designers doing away with cramped classrooms and dull walls and prioritising schools with flexible furniture, collaborative spaces, and interactive elements

At the world’s premier design event, Salone del Mobile, which concludes on April 23, some of the edgy designs that caught this writer’s eye

Ceramic artist Rahul Kumar’s tenth solo exhibition, The Untold Resides Somewhere, is a labyrinth of emotive, lexical and metaphorical expressions for “preserving the discarded”

From watches and mini-bars to turbans and rifles, these bespoke trunks exude luxury and character

Plant coriander in your shoe, hang a fern from your window, throw in a duck or two, and there’s your unique green space.