House TM-103 , Mumbai , Maharashtra , India by Syzygy Architects | Photographer : Prashant Bhat Check out full project on www . designessentiamagazine . com
// CLIMATE TALK !!
THE WORLD IS NOW SLOWLY REALIZING THE SERIOUSNESS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE . BEING AN ARCHITECT , WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE IN ARCHITECTURE TODAY ?
ABHISHEK & ROMIT : More than ever , it is clear that sustainability is not a choice any longer ; instead , it has morphed into an inextricable part of the design endeavours we need to pursue . As Architects , the inclusion of sustainable interventions comes into play at the primary stages of design conceptualisation . We can consider by first understanding the climatological profile of the site and thereby extrapolating that knowledge into devising natural lighting and ventilation systems that eliminate or minimise the need for mechanised / artificial systems . The introduction of a locally available material palette cinches back on costs as well as reduces the carbon footprint of the processes of procurement . Additional materials at active sites can be up-cycled to create renewed elements , allowing the wastage of raw materials to be curtailed . The overarching aim should be to reduce the ungauged usage of non-renewable resources in our processes , harnessing the utilisation of light , water and wind judiciously .
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