It works alongside the glass glazing in a window to block transfer of heat. Despite good glazing, a window with poor profile material (if not sturdy and properly sealed) may not offer the required amount of insulation says Ashwin Reddy, MD, Aparna Enterprises Ltd. What are the key elements to consider when selecting hardware for […]
Dual paned or double glazing glass is an apt option for interior spaces
The dual pane glass enables a reduction in sound. It provides better visibility by reducing the reflections generated by a single glass surface and also reduces the heat transference to a considerable extent says Ameeta Sharma Menon, Principal Architect, MU Design Studio. What is your take on the potential applications for high-performance glass products in […]
App-controlled smart doors and windows will be the new norm
Since social distancing may remain normal going forward apps with a clean, simple, and intuitive user interface for controlling doors and windows will come into play says Avanish Singh Visen, Chief Executive Officer, Encraft India. How do you see Atmanirbhar Bharat to impact your sector? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (‘Made in India, […]
Glass provides a transparency without creating a sense of enclosure
As a façade or skylight element, its transparency can bring in daylight into the building, lending a semblance of lightness to the interiors says Rahul Kadri, Partner & Principal Architect, IMK Architects How does glass as a medium aid the creation of beautiful interiors? Glass can enhance the perception of interior space. As a façade […]
An array of hardware choices are available to complement varied design schemes
The primary step entails the selection of the door and window typology based on which hardware choices are introduced into the equation says Rachna Agarwal, Founder, Design Ideator, Studio IAAD. What are the key elements to consider when selecting hardware for doors and windows? Hardware is used ubiquitously across spaces; in tandem with the design, […]
Interior lighting is one of the most vital aspects of any living space
It can alter the ambience of a room just as it can alter the perceived sense of a given space says Vishal Singh, Managing Director and Founder, Vizion. What is the role of lighting in spatial design? Lighting has a direct correlation to an individual’s health, productivity and well-being. It is critical to human functioning […]
Fenestration: A key element of successful building design
Designing a building or project is no easy task. The role played by fenestration is quite vital in executing projects seamlessly. Here are the factors which make fenestration an attractive option. The architecture and design in the 21st century has undergone a massive change and it has now become more and more customer centric, climate […]
Azlo Realty launches premium office and retail project The Metropole in Mumbai
The Metropole boasts of flexible beamless offices, urban green spaces, automated car parking and modern world-class amenities. Azlo Realty, the real estate vertical of Raveshia Group has launched a premium commercial property in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar West area. The project is a 15-storey landmark spread over 0.41 acres, self-funded by the group. The project is being […]
Trimble announces PreDesign for enhanced building design research
PreDesign simplifies and enhances design research by providing the climate stats and insights designers need to crystallize climate-related design constraints and confidently propose the most viable solutions for a project. Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has introduced PreDesign, a new service for SketchUp’s professional subscribers, which enables architects and designers to test design strategies and understand how […]
Span Floors launches Alsa Laminate Herringbone collection
Manufactured in a most modern plant in France, this collection is especially suitable for customers looking for the classy real wood look. Span Floors, a leading brand of wooden flooring in India launches the charm of Laminate floors with Alsa Herringbone collection for their discerning clientele. Manufactured in a most modern plant in France, this […]