How to conduct a Case Study?

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When students begin studying  Architecture at a University, the first thing that they are supposed to become excellent at, is doing a documentation or a case study. It could be a case study of a small village, town, a villa, a bus-stop, or a high-rise commercial or residential building. A case study is an in-depth investigation of a single individual, group, incident, or community. Other ways include experiments, surveys, or analysis of archival information

Case Study

What is the purpose of conducting a Case Study?

As the term Case Study suggests, it is the study of a particular case that is similar to your topic of design project. Doing a case study will help you understand the various aspects that you have to consider while designing.

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Design Stages for carrying out Thesis Project

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Stages of Design to be followed in Architectural Thesis Project

In our earlier Thesis articles series, we discussed the following:

  1. Introduction to Thesis Project
  2. Guidelines for the assessment of the Final Project
  3. Thesis topic selection
  4. Selection and analysis of the site

 In this article, we will discuss various stages which you have to follow while carrying out your Architectural Thesis Project.

1. Key plan (Conceptual Master plan)

Preparation of a Master plan for your project is the first and foremost stage of design. Allocation of different structures, open spaces, road network has to be carefully done when designing the masterplan. It should comply with all the rules and regulations of the area.

2. Comprehensive Layout plan

3. Discussions and Delegations to be carried out including internal faculty, visiting faculty, professional architects, urban designers etc.

4. Design of Landscape

Landscape can be divided into two parts:

  1. Hard Landscape (street furniture design such as benches, railings, lampposts etc)
  2. Soft Landscape (Plants, Shrubs and trees)

A proper and efficient design of landscape also plays an important part in the justification of your design. The selection of trees to be used for your design has to be carefully done. Emphasis on the use of trees, plants and shrubs available locally.

Placement of plants, shrubs and trees in a pattern that would suit your design and the surroundings. This would increase the aesthetic appeal of the place.

5. Streetlighting (internal and external)

6. Connectivity to the city

Justify proper connectivity of your project site to the city. It is one of the important factors to be paid attention to while selecting the site and then designing.

a. Proximity to the Airport (important in this case)

b. Proximity to the Transportation Facilities

  • i. Roadways
  • ii. MMTS
  • iii. MRTS
  • iv. Highways

Issues concerning Sustainability | Need for Sustainable Environment

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Issues concerning Sustainability

Holistic approach to the issue of sustainability is required. Understanding the importance of the development of sustainable environment is very important.

What is Sustainable Development?

Sustainable Development is important for the environmental stability of our Mother Earth… The main focus of Sustainable Development is to preserve the natural resources and use them very cautiously so that we can protect our Mother Earth from devastation…!!

Earth will continue to support life if humans will be able to create a sustainable environment successfully
Earth will continue to support life if humans will be able to create a sustainable environment successfully


The definition is based on two concepts:

  1. The concept of needs, comprising of the conditions for maintaining an acceptable life standard for all people, and
  2. The concept of limits of the capacity of the environment to fulfil the needs of the present and the future, determined by the state of technology and social organization.

Limitless growth (Misconception)

Change in the perception of the people has to be brought about. Growing at the expense of others is a wrong mindset that most of the developed nations keep.

Confuse capital with income

The vital resource such as oil is taken as a source of income. They do not realize that there is a big difference between capital and income. They have mistaken resource as their income. Hence, it is depleting at a great speed.

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Designing a Holiday Resort | Architecture and Design

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7 Key Design Considerations for a Perfect Holiday Resort

P.S: Article updated on 25th March 2025

When people go on holiday, they want to relax, enjoy, and escape from their busy lives. A holiday resort should feel like a dream destination—a place where guests feel comfortable, welcomed, and surrounded by beauty.

As an architect, I believe that a well-designed resort is the key to a great holiday experience. Good planning can make all the difference between a resort that people love and one they never return to.

Let’s talk about the seven most important things that make a holiday resort successful.

The success of every resort is influenced by the following seven factors:
  1. Location: The Heart of the Resort
  2. First Impressions Matter: The Look of the Resort
  3. Beautiful Landscaping: Nature Makes Everything Better
  4. Easy Movement: Guests Shouldn’t Get Lost!
  5. Quick and Friendly Service: How Design Helps Staff Work Better
  6. Cleanliness and Maintenance: A Resort Should Always Feel Fresh
  7. Good Food: A Resort Experience Isn’t Complete Without It

Let us move on with the discussion on some of the most important factors that are necessary to be considered while designing a “Holiday Resort”.

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