Architecture

18 AUG 2026 2:40PM by PIB DelhiRaichur in Karnataka, has transformed the 35-acre Yakalaspura dumpsite into a green asset through scientific legacy waste remediation under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0). ~ 62,252 MT of waste has been processed and nearly 22 acres of valuable urban land, has been reclaimed so far. The restored site now supports sustainable land use, including a vibrant Miyawaki forest, demonstrating how former dumpsites can be converted into thriving ecological spaces.Under the SBM–U 2.0, cities across India are undertaking the transformation of legacy dumpsites into productive and environmentally sustainable spaces. In Raichur, Karnataka, this vision has been realized through the successful remediation of the Yakalaspura dumpsite, once a symbol ...

The beloved hospitality brand brings voter registration events to Austin that inspire civic engagement, in collaboration with MOVE Texas [Chicago, IL – August 11, 2026] – Bunkhouse Hotels has announced the launch of Vote Y'all, a civic engagement campaign encouraging Texans to register to vote ahead of the October 2026 voter registration deadline. Beginning in August, the initiative will bring voter registration opportunities to Austin Motel and Carpenter Hotel, alongside a social media campaign across Bunkhouse Hotels’ channels, limited edition “Vote Y’all” retail benefitting MOVE Texas’s voter registration work, and three "Vote Y'all" billboards throughout Austin to inspire civic participation.Bunkhouse Hotels have long created gathering places that serve both travelers and the comm...

MUMBAI, India, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What happens when colour is viewed not simply as a trend, but as a story shaped by material, craft, memory and design? Asian Paints brings its yearly forecast ColourNext 2026 into the world of collectible design for the first time with 'Colour As Continuum' displayed at Nilaya Anthology, Mumbai.Asian Paints Colour As Continuum at Nilaya AnthologyPresented as a month-long curated design experience, the showcase reimagined the four ColourNext 2026 directions, IRL, Pastoral, Solarpunk and Daydream, through a carefully selected collection of furniture, objects and material expressions from Nilaya Anthology's enviable roster of designers and makers. Moving beyond traditional trend forecasting, it invited visitors to experience...