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Dear Reader,

Design is constantly visiting the concepts of sustainability, circular economy, adaptive reuse and restoration and conservation among other methods with the firm belief that responsible architecture can and will pave the way for a more preserved environment. Notable results of one such of the above can be tangibly felt via the Biome Diaries published by Biome Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Tracing their trajectory through case studies, first-person user feedback, essays, and humour – the books relook at the seriousness and non-glamourous status attached with eco-friendly design principles in a way that will kindle a deep sense of responsibility in the designer and layman alike – and the biggest plus point – without being preachy. Urban Architect Kiran Keswani reviews the book for us.

Our other features bring you interesting and intriguing details on the exoskeleton of Dublin’s tallest green building, the use of a fabric roof in an out-of-box design for an office in Japan, and an adaptive reuse project with minimally invasive design in Sydney (the cover story).

Enjoy the read! Until next week…

Warm regards,
Savitha Hira
Editor