Introduction: The fight against climate change has reached a tipping point, requiring urban designers and architects to rethink traditional construction methods. With cities considerably contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion, it is critical to investigate novel building materials that can offset these negative environmental implications. In this article, we look at new and Read the full article…
Posted on by Varshita Muralikrishnan
Starting off with a quote that is encouraging: “Blogging is a marathon, not a sprint. According to Pat Flynn, “Consistency and perseverance are key.” I wanted to convey that my experience in blogging has helped me develop the habit of constancy and perseverance in my literature writing. My journey as an MAUD student continued from Read the full article…
Posted on by Jagriti Thiske
Learning something is an amazing outcome of many experiments. Writing a blog is one of the many. But This year it is no new to me, as we have already been introduced to urban design blogging assignments. So instead of being confused about my topic and language, I embrace my knowledge to write my ideas. Read the full article…
Posted on by Tejashree Navgire
Throughout my time at Newcastle University, I embarked on a blogging journey that proved to be both interesting and enlightening. In the first semester, I initially found myself feeling uncertain and confused about the process of writing a blog. However, as the semester progressed, I gained a clearer understanding of the mechanics involved and grew Read the full article…
Posted on by Yilin Zhang
This semester of my Masters’s program has proven to be a valuable learning experience, particularly through the task of writing a blog. The advantages I obtained from this task were even greater than they were the semester before. I have to finish the communal housing project for ACR 8069. As I got further along in Read the full article…
Posted on by Tejashree Navgire
Our housing needs change as culture dynamics evolve. The practice of housing many generations of a family under one roof, or multigenerational dwelling, is gaining popularity. This tendency not only improves the economy but also strengthens family bonds and mutual assistance. In this blog article, we will delve into the design considerations that might produce Read the full article…
Posted on by Divyam Batra
‘The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition’ (WHO, 2017). ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’ (WHO, 2017). In Read the full article…
Posted on by Aman Arora
Participating in the blog section has had a big impact on my academic life, inspiring my confidence and improving my communication skills. This experience not only helped my writing abilities but also established in me the habit of reading and studying, which has greatly increased my expertise as an urban designer. In today’s fast-changing world, Read the full article…
Introduction: Urban planning is critical in shaping cities to satisfy the demands of their residents. Cycling infrastructure development is one topic that has received a lot of attention in recent years. Cycling has various advantages, including less traffic congestion, better air quality, and improved public health. This blog article looks back at the history of Read the full article…
Posted on by Abin John
Semester 2 Looking back on Semester 2, it was an extremely chaotic semester. Juggling two design modules at the same time was extremely difficult for me. Semester 1 made me realise how much my design skills had suffered as a result of my time away from university for my placement. I enjoyed being able to Read the full article…
Dilemmas for girls in public spaces According to studies about outdoor play in Belgium, boys make much more use of outdoor play spaces than girls. The gap between boys’ and girls’ playing outside is particularly significant in the user group between the age of ten to eleven. This is the age at which their autonomy Read the full article…
Posted on by LI XINYI
This is my ninth month at Newcastle and the end of two semesters of study. It has been a very enjoyable experience these past two semesters. Also now I am about to enter the final stage of my final project. It makes me look forward to the future. The second semester of my course experience Read the full article…
