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Vertical gardens are aesthetically pleasing, space-saving, and sustainable additions to our cities. Fewer of us have access to garden space as cities become more crowded and reliant on apartment living. By 2050, around 80% of the world's population will be living in cities. The development of inventive urban gardens, such as rooftop farms, balcony herb gardens, and grass walls in the inner city, has been one creative solution to this. There are various advantages to vertical gardening: Not only does it save space, but it also protects your crop from pests and illnesses.  When you raise your vegetables vertically, they become much easier to target.  It allows you to create a stunning garden on any wall or vacant space.  Vertical gardens contribute to healthy air circulation regardless of whether they are built indoors or outside. Most apartments have a small outdoor space, like a balcony or patio but this doesn’t mean you should think small in your gardening. Vertical gardening is t

Virupaksha temple, Hampi The Virupaksha temple is one of the most important structures located amongst the ruins at Hampi. The ruins of Hampi have been accorded the status of the UNESCO World Heritage site and are under the protection and maintenance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Dating back 1,300 years, the magnificent structure consists of layered tower of elaborate, hand-carved friezes populated by a bevy of Hindu deities and symbols. It was constructed in Dravidian Style Architecture. It is believed that this temple has been functioning uninterruptedly ever since its inception in the 7th Century AD that makes it one of the oldest functioning temples in India. CONTEXT : Hampi Once the capital of the magnificent Vijayanagar empire, is about 12 kms from the town of Hospet in Karnataka State. The ancient ruins and monuments are spread across an area of 26 sq kms. Bounded by the river Tungabhadra on one side and with eccentric giant boulders on the other sides, Hampi offe

Whether it's ceramic, porcelain or natural stone tile, this versatile floor and wall covering is available in a variety of colors, sizes and textures. Certain types of tile such as marble are great for creating a luxurious master bath, while others such as slate work better in high-traffic areas. From the difference between porcelain and natural stone to tile ratings, this guide will teach you about the different types of tiles, which types of tile are recommended for which rooms and what to consider before you buy. TYPES OF FLOOR TILES  TRAVERTINE  MARBLE CERAMIC  GRANITE PORCELAIN  STONES & PEBBLES WOOD LOOK  ONYX SLATE  QUARTZITE  TRAVERTINE Travertine, a form of limestone, comes from the byproducts created by hot springs around the world. During the process of formation, minerals within travertine are combined, providing a unique pattern, character, and collection. As a flooring material, travertine is typically sold in tile form and comes in a variety of earth tone colors

"Design has never been this important. Here’s how we can develop the change to help people and society adapt this crisis and prepare for the future" How previous pandemic redesigned world?  From antibacterial brass doorknobs to broad, well-ventilated boulevards, our cities and buildings have always been shaped by disease.  It was cholera that influenced the modern street grid, as 19th-century epidemics prompted the introduction of sewage systems that required the roads above them to be wider and straighter, along with new zoning laws to prevent overcrowding.  The third plague pandemic, a bubonic outbreak that began in China in 1855, changed the design of everything from drain pipes to door thresholds and building foundations, in the global war against the rat.  And the wipe-clean aesthetic of modernism was partly a result of tuberculosis, with light-flooded sanatoriums inspiring an era of white-painted rooms, hygienic tiled bathrooms and the ubiquitous mid-century recliner ch