Rakibul Hasan Sanjer

What do you check first while buying a product from a supermarket?

As Bangladesh urbanises rapidly, the concept of the “smart building” is transitioning from a futuristic luxury to a practical necessity.

As countries race toward cashless economies, the success of China’s Alipay, India’s UPI, Brazil’s Pix and Thailand’s PromptPay reveals a common lesson:

Innovative architecture often arises from the need to adapt to extreme climates and challenging terrains. This look at living outside the four walls explores unique housing solutions like Spanish cave homes and Dutch floating districts that treat environmental challenges as architectural opportunities.

Construction has always been a slow-moving industry compared to sectors like technology or finance. But in the last decade, that reality has begun to change. Developers worldwide are adopting smarter materials, digital tools, and sustainable systems that can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and extend building lifespans.