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Elemental
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Working towards a Purpose
Originally published in the December 2023 edition of the Journal of Indian Insititute of Architects. See scanned images of the article...
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Fathima Naemah
May 20, 20234 min read
The Colours of India - an Architect's Perspective
Is India Becoming a Graveyard of Greys? From the divine blues of Jodhpur Besides the authentic pinks of Jaipur The tribal tint of the...
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Angella Darling J
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Pedestrianization - Bringing back Streets
Vehicles can always take the longer route but not people, this concept is often forgotten while designing public spaces.
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Angella Darling J
Nov 24, 20224 min read
Architects, fancy the future?
The essence of an architect lies in everything that the computer is not and precisely why architecture will be the hardest to automate.
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Angella Darling J
Oct 8, 20224 min read
Gender sensibilities in Architecture
Architectural design has always been gender biased as every other discipline. Centuries down the lane we are at the verge of making amends.
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Angella Darling J
Jul 29, 20224 min read
Circular Economy in Construction
Building less and upgradation of existing buildings should be our guiding motto to meet the needs of the world while conserving resources.
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Angella Darling J
Jun 15, 20226 min read
Socially Responsible Practices in Architecture
With great power comes great responsibility, architects wield the power to alter lives, its up to each one of us to make the most out of it.
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Angella Darling J
May 11, 20225 min read
Home - A reflection of self
"As we write, so we build : to keep a record of what matters to us."
The psychology behind our sense of self & desire for congruent spaces.
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Angella Darling J
Apr 14, 20225 min read
A Conscious Choice
Team Elemental finds inspiration at Wild Vibes, a space envisioned by a group of naturalists who want to reconnect people with nature.
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Angella Darling J
Mar 29, 20225 min read
Lessons from Tradition
India, a repository of traditional knowledge has had numerous vernacular methods and techniques to ensure optimum comfort in built spaces.
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Angella Darling J
Mar 1, 20226 min read
The New Normal
For many organizations, working virtually, has been a necessity rather than an option. But for our team, it has always been the choice.
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Elemental
Feb 12, 20226 min read
Places Post-Pandemic
The pandemic has not left any of our lives the same after its rampage. This blogpost explores how it has altered the spaces around us.
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Elemental
Jan 25, 20221 min read
Kiosks for Kerala
Team Elemental is excited to work with the NGO- ICSAG India for the design of multi-functional kiosks and support the initiative.
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Gayathri S Nair
Dec 22, 202110 min read
At the Mudhouse, Marayoor
In July 2021, Team Elemental met up at The Mudhouse, Marayoor – An unconventional haven to the eyes and the heart alike.
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Navami C G
Nov 1, 20215 min read
Homes of Kerala
From Naalukettus to Gulf Mansions, Kerala has an inimitable design language. In this article we explore the evolution of homes in the state.
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Afrah Jahan
Aug 5, 20214 min read
Building with Kinetics
What’s more astounding than building parts that can transform themselves? Kinetics is the new kid on the block in sustainable practices.
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Feby Susan Philip
Apr 29, 20214 min read
Architecture is Frozen Music
Architecture is capable of invoking as well as expressing emotions. See how spaces render value to your experiences in this blogpost.
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Feby Susan Philip
Dec 20, 20201 min read
Being Elemental
Elemental - an ode to the fundamental elements of nature that rule over us. See what our branding represents in this blogpost.
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Feby Susan Philip
Dec 13, 20201 min read
7 ways to prepare for your architectural photoshoot
Are you planning a photo-shoot for your latest project? Here are a few tips to prepare you for the day.
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Elemental
Sep 1, 20201 min read
Bringing the outside in
A talk by our founder architect Amrutha Kishor on the concepts of climate responsive architecture and critical regionalism.
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Elemental
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Design to beat the heat
Thermal comfort is an extremely important factor when it comes to architecture. Here are a few thumb rules to guide you to beat the heat!
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Elemental
Mar 9, 20201 min read
Women at Work
Photography exhibition by Team Elemental on Women's Day 2020 at Kerala Museum to promote equal representation in the construction sector.
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Elemental
Jun 1, 20193 min read
The many roads to sustainable construction
Our observations on materiality and design principles. Sustainability is not a choice anymore but a way of life and lately a necessity.
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Elemental
Feb 8, 20192 min read
Climate. Culture. Context.
Snippets from the journal of our founding head, architect Amrutha Kishor describing her ideology on architecture and design.
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