Designing Futures

Designing Futures: Reuse, Resilience, and Human Values in Architecture explores how the built environment can honor the past while shaping a sustainable tomorrow. Bringing together research, case studies, and critical reflections, this volume examines adaptive reuse, biophilic design, cultural heritage, and the role of architecture in human well-being.From reimagined historic spaces to strategies for resilient cities, the chapters highlight how thoughtful design can bridge heritage and innovation, environment and culture, function and meaning. Written for architects, designers, planners, and students, this book offers both inspiration and practical insight for those seeking to create spaces that are sustainable, human-centered, and future-ready.

Autorentext

Tulika Pahwa and Divyani Pahwa are architects and educators committed to shaping young minds into industry-ready professionals. Serving as Assistant Professors at SOAD, KR Mangalam University, and IIAD respectively, they bring expertise in heritage, sustainability, and human-centered design to academia and practice.