Author: Ruchi Singhania

Built to Change: Designing Adaptable Buildings

Designing for adaptability is not about predicting the future. It is about creating building systems that…
Homeowner’s Guide: Are Permits Necessary Protection or just Bureaucratic Red Tape?

Most homeowners don’t think about permits until they’re well into a renovation or worse, dealing with…
San Francisco Building 12’s Bold Move to Combat Rising Sea Levels

Located in San Francisco, Building 12 is an iconic landmark that reflects the city’s industrial past…
Debunking the Myths of Mass Timber Construction

Mass timber, an emerging technology in sustainable construction, is transforming climate-conscious design. It includes engineered wood…
Reducing Embodied Carbon: Why Adaptive Reuse Matters

“The greenest building is the one that already exists”, Carl Elefante. Just like materials can be…
Is Biophilic Design Sustainable

This is a modern office space with two different design ideas. One side of the room…
Designing Experiential Value of a Place

“I’m in a festive mood today, I should go to that community center. I feel so…
Experiential Value of a Place

We all have that go-to place, which makes us feel good, and we like its vibe.…
The Experiential Value of Architecture: Where Form Meets Function

‘Form’ or ‘Function’ is a question often discussed in the field of Architecture. But what if…