Category: construction-&-housing

Markus Zusak wrote this in 2005, pulling stories out of his parents’ memories of World War II in Germany. The bombings, the fear, the silence. He gave the voice of this book to Death itself, because who better to tell a story set in a place where Death was always busy? Zusak didn’t want to…

Les Miserables. It comes from French, and it literally means “the miserable ones”. But it’s not just about being sad. It’s about the broken. The forgotten. The punished. The abandoned. The ones society shoves into corners, the poor, the criminals, the women left with nothing, the children who grow up too fast. The people who…

What is the main premise behind Chapter 3 of Vandana’s book? In Chapter 3 of Vandana’s book titled Terra Viva, Vandana mainly talks about the forces of destruction which harm the Earth, soil and pose a threat to biodiversity versus the forces of creation which restore the earth, soil and recreate and publicise ideas such…

What is the main premise behind Chapter 2 of Vandana’s book? In Chapter 2 of Vandana’s book, Vandana dwells deeper into how she stepped away from academic physics and began to walk the path of environmental activism entirely. She explains how she was heartbroken and unsatisfied by the current situation of the Himalyas, due to…

Twitter Youtube Instagram In a country where cement has become shorthand for progress, a quiet movement is turning the conversation back to earth. Across Pakistan, architects, builders, and everyday homeowners are rediscovering indigenous materials not as relics of the past, but as tools for survival, resilience, and cultural continuity. For decades, modern housing in Pakistan…

Sustainability isn’t only affected solely by the negative impact fossil fuels, urbanization and degradation of land may have on the environment–it also extend to people. What I mean when I say this is that a thriving eco-conscious community driven by mentally and physically fit individuals is the only way to achieve and foster true environmental…

What do we lose in this rush to develop? Rapid Urbanization is basically the extreme growth of cities due to rural migration. This not only pressurises growth, but poses a great threat to cultural heritage and preservation. This can compared to a balloon. The more it grows as you blow air into it, the higher…

I believe there are tons of people immediately close to you, those over border and people who teach you, who greatly influence your ideals, motives and beliefs greatly. Whether it’s your fifth grade teacher, someone you might have a conversation with on the street or just a family member themselves, all of these people help…

 Mud Houses. They may seem small, unconventional and dirty, however they are the secret and the stepping stone to environmental peace ,stability and sustainability. These Mud Houses are built from natural materials such as bamboo, clay, mud itself or even lime paper in some cases. These houses aren’t used in order to benefit the environment…