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Jul 17
9 min

Use of Natural Building Materials From a Sustainability Perspective

This post talks about the traditional Kerala architecture and the use of Natural Materials like Bamboo, earth, lime, timber, leaves etc.

Benny Kuriakose

Jul 6
8 min

Is the Relevance of Laurie Baker Buildings Over?

Is Baker’s technology outdated? This post talks about the for and against arguments made on Laurie Baker Buildings and what we can learn.

Benny Kuriakose

Jul 4
3 min

IMPORTANCE OF CROSS VENTILATION in Hot Humid Climates

Cross-ventilation is very important criteria for designing buildings in hot humid climates like in Kerala. This article talks about this.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 29
11 min

The Story Behind Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium

The Government of Kerala decided to reconstruct the CSN Stadium with a hidden agenda. And I decided to file a Public Interest Litigation.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 29
5 min

DO YOU NEED AN ARCHITECT To Design Your Home?

Do you need an architect? What is his role? You know best about your requirements for the new house you are going to build.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 16
2 min

THE LEGEND OF CHERAMAN PERUMAL AND CHERAMAN MASJID

The ugly additions of Cheraman Masjid, the oldest mosque in India are being removed and we are doing the restoration of the same.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 15
3 min

Architecture Which Saumersaults Kerala Kaumudi Weekend Magazine Article

The subtitle of the article says that it will be suicidal to neglect our traditional architecture and embrace the western model.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 15
14 min

TRENDS IN NEW HOMES

The post talks in detail about the new trends, the changes that the new homes have undergone due to various reasons.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 7
4 min

CONCRETE AND ITS DURABILITY

Two decades ago, we believed that reinforced cement concrete structures will last forever, this post talks the true facts about concrete.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 7
7 min

WHY MANY TALENTED ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS DO NOT BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN PRACTICE?

The post will tell why less talented become successful in practice The main success factor of mine could be the innovation or creativity.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 7
2 min

A TALK ON LAURIE BAKER AND HIS VISION ON SUSTAINABILITY

Watch the full video to list to my talk on Laurie Bakers life, his career, and his vision towards sustainability.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 5
4 min

DEURBANIZATION - MIGRATION FROM CITIES TO VILLAGES ARE GOING TO HAPPEN

I strongly believe that this is going to happen. This is not just because of the COVID, but for a variety of other reasons also.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 4
1 min

TALK ON SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE in IIT Bombay

Dr. Benny Kuriakose argues that architecture of the present shall be looked at from a different perspective. Watch the full video.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 2
2 min

To Architects, Engineers, Sociologists etc interested in Research on Sustainable Architecture

I have decided to start a research group within my office to research sustainable architectural approaches. We are looking to hire a team.

Benny Kuriakose

Jun 1
7 min

TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE AND ITS RELEVANCE IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT

The traditional architecture had developed according to the climate, local materials, and socio-economic relations.

Benny Kuriakose

Mar 15
7 min

ARCHITECTURE: TRENDY AND TIMELESS

This post debates on Architecture: Trendy and Timeless. Mostly "good architecture" will not only be timeless but also will be trendy.

Benny Kuriakose

Feb 10
1 min

KEVIN KURIAKOSE WEBSITE

This is on Kevin Kuriakose's website www.kevinkuriakose.com He has finished his Masters in Architecture from Oslo School of Design, Norway.

Benny Kuriakose

Feb 7
1 min

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AT CSMVS, MUMBAI

A very contemporary building designed by RMA Architects in the same compound as the historic Prince of Wales Museum

Benny Kuriakose

Jan 29
7 min

SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE in a Different Perspective

Sustainable Development is a development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to m...

Benny Kuriakose

Jan 28
1 min

NIZAMUDDIN URBAN RENEWAL INITIATIVE BY AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK

I had a chance to visit the works being carried out by AKDN in Nizamuddin Area. Many historic buildings such as the Chausath Khambah etc.

Benny Kuriakose

Jan 20
3 min

Conservation of MAHADEVA TEMPLE, KOOTHATTUKULAM

The Mahadeva temple is of great significance from different view points such historical, architectural, archaeological and cultural values.

Benny Kuriakose

Dec 1, 2019
1 min

1 DECEMBER, DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF DASHRATH PATEL

It was great knowing him and a nicely written article about him by Lolita Dutta.

Benny Kuriakose

Nov 30, 2019
1 min

WITH PORTUGUESE AMBASSADOR MR. CARLOS PEREIRA MARQUES

The Portuguese Ambassador visited Kerala last week. He visited some historic sites in Kollam and met the Hon'ble Bishop at his house.

Benny Kuriakose

Nov 21, 2019
1 min

VISIT TO TRADITIONAL BOAT MAKING PLACES IN AZHEEKAL AND BEYPORE

This post talks about the places we went where the boats are made in a traditional way as part of setting up the Alappuzha Maritime Museum.

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