Apr 24
Building from Local Knowledge | Sourabh Gujar
Climate-conscious design is often framed as innovation. This cover essay shifts the lens—towards knowledge that already exists. Through the work of Sourabh Gujar, it explores how local building practices, materials, and ecological understanding have long shaped climate-responsive architecture. From soil selection to construction techniques, these systems emerge from place, not prescription. The essay calls for a shift—not towards new solutions, but towards recognising, adapting, and continuing knowledge that is already embedded within communities and landscapes. https://indiaartndesign.com/building-from-local-knowledge-sourabh-gujar/
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