Building from Local Knowledge | Sourabh Gujar

Climate-conscious design is not new; it emerges from knowledge systems rooted in place and practice. Climate-conscious design is often presented as a progressive shift or an evolved response to the climate crisis. It comes wrapped in new terminologies, techniques, and frameworks. But stripped of this language, what remains is not entirely new. At its core, climate-conscious design is a continuation of knowledge that has long existed, practices that have always responded to climate, material, and place. The challenge today is not to reinvent these systems, but to recognise, adapt, and carry them forward with intent.This perspective is evident through the […]