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Discover the top 10 materials transforming architecture and interiors in 2025—from glowing birch to bio-based composites. Explore innovation, sustainability, and design impact in one guide. As the architectural world leans…

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Jul 2025

Architecture News

India’s First Net-Zero Library is Coming to Varanasi — A Wave of Change for Sustainable Public Architecture

In the heart of India’s spiritual capital, a revolutionary building is taking shape — one that reimagines what public spaces can and should be. Varanasi is set to host India’s…

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Jul 2025

Conversations News

Restoring Splendor: Delhi’s Sheesh Mahal Reopened After 370 Years

After lying in silence for nearly four centuries, the 17th‑century Sheesh Mahal in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, has finally been restored and opened to the public on July 2, 2025. Originally built by…

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Jul 2025

Architecture Projects

Turning Waste into Power: Jamnagar’s Net‑Zero Renewable Campus by INI Design Studio

India’s first platinum-rated net‑zero Green Waste‑to‑Energy (WTE) campus in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is rewriting the rules—showing how a barren 17‑acre plot can transform into a clean‑energy hub that also serves local…

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Jul 2025

Architecture News

Zayed National Museum Set to Open in December 2025: Foster + Partners’ Vision Comes to Life in Abu Dhabi

The long-awaited Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, designed by Foster + Partners, is finally opening in December 2025. Discover its architectural features, cultural significance, and sustainability goals. After years…

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Jul 2025

Practice / Studio

Remote Work: A New Frontier for Architects’ Creativity

We all wonder how remote work is reshaping architecture jobs nowadays. Collaborative studio applications, where ideas are circulated and practical teamwork fosters innovation and originality, have long been articulated with…

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Jul 2025

Career

The Top Architecture Resume/CV Designs to Spark Your Layout Ideas

In architecture, you're trained to think critically about form, structure, and flow. These same ideas apply when presenting oneself professionally. A architecture resume or CV is often the very first…

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Jul 2025

Architecture

LEED vs IGBC: What’s the Difference Between These Green Building Certifications?

Curious about the difference between LEED and IGBC certification? Explore how these two green rating systems work, their benefits, and which one is right for your project. A few years…

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Jul 2025

Architecture

Floor Plan vs Elevation: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters in Architecture

Confused between a floor plan and an elevation drawing? Discover the key differences, purposes, and how both are essential in architectural design. A must-read guide for students, clients, and aspiring…

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Jul 2025

Career

B.Arch vs M.Arch: What’s the Difference and What You Need to Know?

Curious about the difference between B.Arch and M.Arch? This guide explains the key distinctions in course structure, eligibility, career paths, and more—helping you make the right decision in your architecture…