Delhivala Srushti Saumil

AR3596

India possesses a wealth of local techniques that are unique to the region. However, in recent times, these techniques have encountered challenges, such as the rise of modern building practices and the globalised economy, leading to their decline. Hence, reviving local techniques has become the need of the situation to protect India’s rich culture. Over the years, architects have recognised the importance of these techniques and strived to preserve and promote them. This dissertation argues that a co-design process with makers is needed to revive local techniques. This process involves treating all stakeholders equally and encouraging their participation and input. It provides a platform for architects to interact with the local community, makers and other stakeholders and understand the challenges to reviving the techniques. Communication and visualisation technologies play a crucial role in facilitating these conversations and ensuring all contributors are heard and on the same page. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to explore the role of communication tools in addressing challenges and reviving local techniques through co-design.