Office architecture post COVID has changed for good. There are new trends that no one foresaw a year ago. Here are the top ones.

The astonishing thing about him was raising fundamental questions like the meaning of function, the meaning of space, appropriate use of technology, structure, and form, and how it could surpass the need of the client to benefit society.

A hot-humid climate is prevailing near the equator, in places like Goa, Mumbai, Singapore, Thailand, etc. The primary attribute a designer has to follow is to maximize the airflow, for occupant comfort. 

The objective is to reduce the heat load of the building due to direct or reflected solar radiations. It will help increase human comfort creating a wholesome productive environment in a hot-dry hostile climate. 

Active design strategies make use of bought energy like electricity, to keep buildings comfortable. These strategies include mechanical systems such as air-conditioning, heat pumps, etc. Renewable energy is the powerhouse to achieve the goal of an energy-efficient building.

Studying the environment is imperative for architecture, and it involves data collection, extensive survey, imagination and a willingness to solve problems with creative solutions. The site and its characteristics are significant factors for desiging an energy-efficient building.

The first step to achieve the goal of an energy-efficient design is to analyse the resources available. The site is enclosing the answers to every problem; a designer needs to be observant and skilful enough to make it advantageous to the building.

Architects today, need to know how to participate successfully in virtual architecture exhibitions. In a post-COVID world, online exhibitions have replaced traditional or physical exhibitions across the globe.

The vision to achieve an energy-efficient building is “Passive design” which is an approach to minimize energy consumption and improve thermal comfort. The form and thermal performance are carefully considered and optimized for interaction with the local microclimate.