The award recognizes the way ACC integrates sustainability into governance, strategy, business processes and demonstrates through results the sustainable impact it is making on business and stakeholders. ACC achieved the highest recognition of ‘Outstanding Accomplishment’, under Corporate Excellence category at CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2019. The award recognizes the way ACC integrates sustainability into governance, strategy, […]
HSC Architects curates India’s first VR exhibition for furniture design and craft
The driving idea for the furniture line was envisioned by morphing the pre-designed architectural built forms and interior spaces at different scales. Adapting to the changing public sphere and reversed norms of social inclusion in the Covid-19 pandemic, HSC Architects reinvented this crisis to be an opportunity. Leveraging the VR technology, they widened the horizons […]
AAI signs an MoU with BEL for co-operation in the field of civil aviation
ln furtherance of such cooperation, AAl, in the role of development partner, will render assistance to BEL in its domain of expertise to enable execution of the prestigious MEA projects outside India by BEL. In what can be termed as a landmark event, Airports Authority of India (AAI) entered into an MoU with Bharat Electronics […]
Soundproofing and temperature control mandates the need for insulated concrete
From residential buildings to a plethora of industries, the use of insulated concrete has broadened says Anil K Banchhor, Managing Director & CEO, RDC Concrete. What kind of projects can be designed using insulated concrete? The need of incorporating soundproofing and temperature control features in construction of buildings&industries has increased over the decades. Many builders […]
The future is ‘contactless’
As the aviation sector gets ready to reboot, airports are now vying for contactless technologies and innovations to keep air travel safer, seamless and cherished in the long term. When it comes to architecture and design of air terminals, bus terminals or railway terminals, it can be a complex affair. More so because the volume […]
Macmillan: Heat management solutions for various verticals
Right from engineering, auto and electronics to pharma, food, logistics and warehouses, Macmillan provides thermal reflective insulation for different verticals says Ashok Kumar Sharma, CEO, Macmillan Insulations India Pvt Ltd. What are some of the pre-requisites to ensure reflective insulation systems to work properly? The main source of discomfort to occupants of a building/shed/shelter is […]
Good architecture listens to the present and looks to the future
In a conversation with Vikas Bhadra, Alessandro Adamo, Partner at Lombardini22 and Director of DEGW says that architecture has the task of creating places where people feel good and to achieve this objective, one has to work on various levels of sensoriality; from visual to tactile and olfactory. The idea of good design A good […]
Otis is helping customers around the world to resume operations safely
Through touchless elevator technologies, purification products including ultraviolet (UV) and other germicidal lighting; Otis is helping customers to combat the spread of germs and promote social distancing says Sebi Joseph, President, Otis India. What are some of the specific mobility solutions Otis has designed for airports? Most infrastructure projects, including airports, aim for energy efficiency […]
Prolite Autoglo has evolved immensely with changing times
Our new range of signs and markers will help common people to learn and observe social distancing, adopt proper sanitization habits and remain alert and informed at all times says Varun Joshi, Director of Prolite Autoglo Limited. How can an organization be secured using the Prolite Emergency Exit/Egress Route Lighting Systems? As per existing law, […]
Hospitality design entails styling and clever use of accessories
Using the household antiques adds character to the space and blends well with modern elements of design. Imaginative use of old furniture also has the same effect says Purvi Shah, Interior Designer, Purvi Shah Interiors. What is your idea of good design when it comes to hospitality interiors? My idea of a good design for […]
