With residential buildings sprouting up in every inch of available open spaces in urban India, one thing comes to fore. What does it mean to design a building in which inhabitants can expect more than ample space for sleeping, cooking, dining and traditional family dwelling facilities.
Can a residential design do more than make beautiful interior spaces? And given the looming threat of climate change, is there a specific pattern of design that can be very specific for individual situations, and yet meet sustainability standards.
Can it be more than interior and exterior spaces in the home? Are people open to experiments with their residential architecture designs with a long term perspective?
Future Of Residential Architecture In India
In an independent survey of new home buyers, it was found that people are highly aware of the looming effect of climate change. So the question is, what will be the most promising qualities you would look for in your – “to be dream architect“. What are the expectations of millennials?
Here's an article that's exploring what most people like to include as their criteria.
A. Climate Friendly House Design Skills
B. Future Friendly Home Design Skills
C. Modern, Not Pigeon Hole, Design Skills
But that does add to more queries about the Future Of Residential Architecture In India. Can there be more parameters to build on a truly eco - friendly house design?
Listing three parameters here for debate. This will be open to readers comments and feedback.
- Leaning back on Indian history and how our ancestors built homes and buildings that lasted decades
- Cellular design structures that holds microscopic air gaps and act as insulation, saving energy
- Building materials sourced from locally available materials
So homes of tomorrow will need to be more adaptable, connected, and open to changes in climatic conditions. What's your opinion?
