Spreading awareness, imparting lessons, and encouraging ideation on Inclusive, barrier-free, Universal Design Practices.
Engaging with laypersons on design principles and promoting design literacy to enhance understanding of good design.
Advocating for affordable and accessible design solutions for all, ensuring universal access to well-designed environments.
Empowering construction workers and promoting empathy in design, championing their rights and dignity in every project.
Exploring diverse design traditions and heritage, fostering opportunities to integrate traditional elements into contemporary practices.
Be a steward of the planet and advocate for sustainable design practices and policies that protect our environment and create a brighter future.
Design and architecture, despite their vital role in societal well-being, often go unrecognised in India amidst rapid urbanization and climate challenges. Arcause emerges as a catalyst, galvanizing professionals from diverse fields—Architects, Construction, Engineering and Design experts—towards social responsibility. By fostering collaboration and initiatives aimed at education, awareness, and community engagement, Arcause strives for broader social impact and nation-building. It empowers vulnerable segments of society and promotes equal opportunities, nurturing empathy and action within the ACED community. Gita's 1700km Walk for Arcause, commemorating Ethos Foundation's 20 years and India's architectural heritage, exemplifies design's transformative potential. Arcause ignites passion and empowerment within this collective, championing initiatives that focus on six action areas that emerged and were realised from the walking campaigns.They have developed into initiatives which we call UDita, Acedge, ADaR, ShramA, BODH, and Sustainable Practices, aiming at reshaping the design and construction landscape. Through Arcause, as a collective, collaborates, innovates, and transforms, leaving a lasting impact on society and the built environment.
Experience the transformative journey of Arcause Walks, where we embark on humble endeavours for social justice to learn, receive, and imbibe insights from the stories of others. Led by our trustee, Gita Balakrishnan, the Walk for Arcause initiative traverses both rural and urban landscapes, providing unique opportunities to interact with grassroots communities and understand the power of good design firsthand. Through these experiences, we aim to ignite social consciousness and inspire responsible action among all stakeholders.
