Apr 10
When Climate Becomes the Design Brief | Dhammada Collective
What does it mean for climate to shape design—not as an add-on, but as a starting point?
This cover essay looks at how Dhammada Collective approaches architecture through site, material, and making—where waste becomes resource, systems respond to context, and design emerges through engagement.
From rebuilding with debris to working at scale and integrating craft with digital tools, the work demonstrates a shift from control to response. Read the full essay: https://indiaartndesign.com/when-climate-becomes-the-design-brief-dhammada-collective/
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