Bengaluru is one of the fastest growing cities in India spearheading the globalization of the cou... more Bengaluru is one of the fastest growing cities in India spearheading the globalization of the country. Adverse changes are being observed with respect to ecological degradation as well as isolation of culture and traditional roots in architecture. In the most common understanding, tradition and modernization are perceived to be progressing in opposite directions. Many architects today, claim to bridge the gap between the two notions. This approach will be tested in the social context of city. The dissertation throws light on the current scenario of Bengaluru with respect to environmental as well as social implications of rapid urbanization. A brief history of architecture of the city is vital to understand the importance and need for cultural appropriateness of architecture within a society. This is followed by critique of the current methods of assessment of sustainability in India and Bengaluru city and establishes reasons for the need for alternative methods of assessment which takes into consideration the social aspect as well. Three houses have been chosen which represents the pioneering practices of sustainable architecture of the city. In addition of survey data collection, interviews were conducted with the architects to assess the relationship between the design approaches and relevance to the social needs of the occupants. This tries to give more specific information on the intentions and approaches of the projects, which sometimes is overlooked in the sustainable buildings. In a rush to portray cultural and environmental aspects in buildings, some architects employ the tactics of overt cultural references or technical innovations without considering the sustainable issues. These are termed as „cultureclamps‟ and „ecogadgets‟ respectively. These notions will be exposed in the process of analysis. The conclusion of the analysis establishes the relationship between the designers‟ approach and the expectations of relevant clientele. The factors which influence the design of sustainable buildings are elaborated and it is largely hinted at social expectancy and acceptability in the city. Most importantly the claims of sustainability of each building is tested and assessed individually and in comparison which lead to the conclusions that have been put forward and recommendations given for future developments within the city.
Bengaluru is one of the fastest growing cities in India spearheading the globalization of the cou... more Bengaluru is one of the fastest growing cities in India spearheading the globalization of the country. Adverse changes are being observed with respect to ecological degradation as well as isolation of culture and traditional roots in architecture. In the most common understanding, tradition and modernization are perceived to be progressing in opposite directions. Many architects today, claim to bridge the gap between the two notions. This approach will be tested in the social context of city. The dissertation throws light on the current scenario of Bengaluru with respect to environmental as well as social implications of rapid urbanization. A brief history of architecture of the city is vital to understand the importance and need for cultural appropriateness of architecture within a society. This is followed by critique of the current methods of assessment of sustainability in India and Bengaluru city and establishes reasons for the need for alternative methods of assessment which takes into consideration the social aspect as well. Three houses have been chosen which represents the pioneering practices of sustainable architecture of the city. In addition of survey data collection, interviews were conducted with the architects to assess the relationship between the design approaches and relevance to the social needs of the occupants. This tries to give more specific information on the intentions and approaches of the projects, which sometimes is overlooked in the sustainable buildings. In a rush to portray cultural and environmental aspects in buildings, some architects employ the tactics of overt cultural references or technical innovations without considering the sustainable issues. These are termed as „cultureclamps‟ and „ecogadgets‟ respectively. These notions will be exposed in the process of analysis. The conclusion of the analysis establishes the relationship between the designers‟ approach and the expectations of relevant clientele. The factors which influence the design of sustainable buildings are elaborated and it is largely hinted at social expectancy and acceptability in the city. Most importantly the claims of sustainability of each building is tested and assessed individually and in comparison which lead to the conclusions that have been put forward and recommendations given for future developments within the city.
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The dissertation throws light on the current scenario of Bengaluru with respect to environmental as well as social implications of rapid urbanization. A brief history of architecture of the city is vital to understand the importance and need for cultural appropriateness of architecture within a society. This is followed by critique of the current methods of assessment of sustainability in India and Bengaluru city and establishes reasons for the need for alternative methods of assessment which takes into consideration the social aspect as well.
Three houses have been chosen which represents the pioneering practices of sustainable architecture of the city. In addition of survey data collection, interviews were conducted with the architects to assess the relationship between the design approaches and relevance to the social needs of the occupants. This tries to give more specific information on the intentions and approaches of the projects, which sometimes is overlooked in the sustainable buildings. In a rush to portray cultural and environmental aspects in buildings, some architects employ the tactics of overt cultural references or technical innovations without considering the sustainable issues. These are termed as „cultureclamps‟ and „ecogadgets‟ respectively. These notions will be exposed in the process of analysis.
The conclusion of the analysis establishes the relationship between the designers‟ approach and the expectations of relevant clientele. The factors which influence the design of sustainable buildings are elaborated and it is largely hinted at social expectancy and acceptability in the city. Most importantly the claims of sustainability of each building is tested and assessed individually and in comparison which lead to the conclusions that have been put forward and recommendations given for future developments within the city.
The dissertation throws light on the current scenario of Bengaluru with respect to environmental as well as social implications of rapid urbanization. A brief history of architecture of the city is vital to understand the importance and need for cultural appropriateness of architecture within a society. This is followed by critique of the current methods of assessment of sustainability in India and Bengaluru city and establishes reasons for the need for alternative methods of assessment which takes into consideration the social aspect as well.
Three houses have been chosen which represents the pioneering practices of sustainable architecture of the city. In addition of survey data collection, interviews were conducted with the architects to assess the relationship between the design approaches and relevance to the social needs of the occupants. This tries to give more specific information on the intentions and approaches of the projects, which sometimes is overlooked in the sustainable buildings. In a rush to portray cultural and environmental aspects in buildings, some architects employ the tactics of overt cultural references or technical innovations without considering the sustainable issues. These are termed as „cultureclamps‟ and „ecogadgets‟ respectively. These notions will be exposed in the process of analysis.
The conclusion of the analysis establishes the relationship between the designers‟ approach and the expectations of relevant clientele. The factors which influence the design of sustainable buildings are elaborated and it is largely hinted at social expectancy and acceptability in the city. Most importantly the claims of sustainability of each building is tested and assessed individually and in comparison which lead to the conclusions that have been put forward and recommendations given for future developments within the city.