Nurturing Environment Conscious Architects: TSAP

Namaste and a joyful morning to everyone in this august gathering! Let me begin with a small Sanskrit verse from the Maha Upanishad:  आयाम बंधुरायं नेती गणना लघुचेतसाम्। उदारचåरतानां तुवसुधैव कु टुÌबकम्॥  The English translation: “Only small men discriminate saying: One is a relative; the other is a stranger. For those who live magnanimously the entire world constitutes but a family.” Vasudhaiva kutumbhakam is a social philosophy emanating from a spiritual understanding that The World of humanity is made of one life energy. It stresses the interconnectedness of all life and the importance of treating others with kindness and compassion. It reminds us that we are all part of one global community, and that what we do to others we do to ourselves.  Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the world as a family, seeks to overcome the ‘us-vs-them’ mentality, which is at the root of all conflict, differences, inequities and violence. The universe is diverse but there is interconnectedness and harmony in it. T

"When you fold, the ritual and the act of creation is more important than the final result. When your hands are busy, your heart is serene" - Akira Yoshizawa Have you ever tried making something out of the paper in your childhood? I am sure, most of you would have tried your hands in making paper boats with simple folds of paper. Such brief episodes with paper made us feel mindful & brought us sheer joy . One such art form associated with the paper is Origami. The slow & precise act of paper fold, carefully made with presence of mind can aid relaxation, concentration, bring hand to eye coordination & sharpen our memory , which is the true remedy of our times today. This favourite pastime of Japanese people has now reached globally & has been the source of inspiration to many. Used as part of Japanese etiquette of Gift giving & paper adornments, Origami had been used as token of good luck to share with loved ones. Fig: Origami practiced by Japanese Women

  “Some people call this artificial intelligence, but the reality is this technology will enhance us. So instead of artificial intelligence, I think we’ll augment our intelligence.” —Ginni Rometty Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science that focuses on the creation of intelligent machines that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, decision-making, and adaptation. The history of AI dates back to the 1950s, when researchers first began exploring the possibility of creating machines that could think and act like humans. Since then, AI has made significant progress, with the development of numerous AI techniques and applications, including machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics.   The potential benefits of using AI in architecture   Improved design processes: AI algorithms can analyse data and generate design options based on user-defined constraints and preferences.