Communicating effectively sans Water Cooler moments

In a virtual talk, Karen Plum, Director of Research & Development at AWA, discussed the importance of water cooler moments and relationship building in the context of remote work. Plum shared key insights from extensive academic research spanning over two…
5 tips to easy Green Designing

Green is no longer a colour for Architects and Interior Designers. It is the new Design Philosophy. Green design is about saving money, protecting the environment and protecting people’s health. Green design incorporates sustainable materials and design ideas aimed at…
6 tips & tricks to Get Paid without Offending the Client

Chasing receivables as a consultant can be tricky—clients often delay due to cash flow issues. Learn practical strategies to secure timely payments, from clear terms and early-payment benefits to building client relationships, using leverage wisely, and knowing when to cut your losses.
Improving Quality of Living Spaces

Sanjay Bahadur is the global CEO at Pidilite, a highly respected player in adhesives, art material, construction chemicals and other industrial chemicals. In this succinct talk Sanjay outlines his life story of how be came to be associated with one innovative process…
Video interview with Architect & Urban Sanitation interventionalist Pratima Joshi

Pratima Joshi, Director and Founder, Shelter Associates, has worked in the area of sustainable low cost housing and sanitation for the urban poor for nearly 25 years. Using concepts like multi-stakeholder consultation, user-centered design and participative governance long before they were…
A building lives beyond the life of the Architect – Architect Hamir Smart

In a first of a series of guest articles this article was written and contributed by Architect Hamir Smart. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai and did a Masters in Advance Studies in…


