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Vernacular architecture, shaped by local knowledge, materials, and building traditions rather than formal architectural theory or professional design, is a…

Vernacular architecture refers to structures that have developed through the building methods of a region, reflecting the local materials and traditions.

Marina Tower will be covered in greenery, making it the country’s “first green high-rise building,” according to the Foster + Partners. The skyscraper will be divided into two towers with multiple platforms linking swimming pools.

The demand for new-age, modern architectural designs is rising as urbanization is going more global. Nowadays, designers and architects are constantly pursuing architectural forms based on advanced digital technology. But is it required only to explore parametric design through modern material? Can we create an environmentally sound footprint by including parametric design techniques in our approaches? The current need of the hour is bending traditional values by integrating a significant amount of vernacular architecture with parametric and computational design to achieve a holistic design approach.