Sidra Khan

I am working on my thesis, which questions hermetically sealed building envelopes. It raises concerns about air equity, the need to rely on mechanical systems, and the urgency to reimagine our built environments. It proposes alternate building envelope systems that can support microclimates, allowing room for porosity and thus encouraging cross ventilation and making room for loose fits and informal programs. I am passionate about the effects of architecture on human psychology and spend my free time exploring ways in which spaces evoke emotions, spark curiosity and improve our everyday lives.