Science in Architecture (H.B)

Science in Architecture comprises of comprehensive, well researched, referenced chapters on each basic architectural element, taught in the History of Architecture, together under one roof. The topics provide both the historical dimensions as well as the scientific aspects associated with the structures. Every chapter explains the historical background, context, symbolism, morphology and evolution of the architectural element as well as the scientific principles of their working, construction technology, climate responsiveness and  longevity. The book is going to benefit both the students of architecture and history as well as the

Tracing the ‘ARCH’itecture

Mansi Bedi

Domes in Indo-Islamic Architecture

Salim Zaweed

Tomb Architecture: Concept, Space and Forms

Amita Paliwal

The ‘Pairi-daeza’: Morphology, Science and Symbolism

Mohammad Abdullah Raza

Baolis: A Technological Marvel

Taiyaba Munawer

Of Hauz & Kund: A Scientific Study of the Water Infrastructure

Iqtedar Alam

Haveli Design: A Symphony of Culture and Science

Madiha Rahman

Geometries of Design : Fatehpur Sikri Sana Zehra

Earthquake Resistant Architecture

Md Irfan Ansari

Dr.Taiyaba Munawer is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. She has over sixteen years of pedagogical and research experience in the field of architecture. She has done her Thesis on the Walled City of Shahjahanabad. She has authored books titled Development Dynamics of Urban Villages and Monuments of Delhi : Sir Syed’s Asarus Sanadid (1846-2020) . She belongs to the City of Delhi and has keen interest in studying the Indigenous Urbanism comprising the history, fabric, dynamics of development, monuments, culture and ethos of the multi-layered, vibrant Indian Cities.