Good design needs to have an effect and change the way one can live. it’s always about the right balance which can fulfil the intent it was created for, not just in that moment but for a long time, says Shilpa Jain Balvally, Partner and Principal Architect, Studio Osmosis. Why did you choose to become […]
Landscape design too is tailored for every site
A key factor customizing the design is the genius-loci of the site which provides the context and guidelines to designers for selecting the appropriate solutions for the site under consideration, says Shweta Kaw, Principal Architect, Studio Meraki. What makes landscape design important in contemporary times? The importance of landscape design has been realized the most […]
In interior design, smart lights makes way for customizing the background colors
Besides that it helps in creating an energetic or a romantic ambiance adding in the necessary dose of security and illumination, says Sujata Chitalwala, Principal Designer, Designers Group. How can smart lights aid efficient interior design? There is a shift towards sustainability, and while it may seem that automation may not have to play a […]
The newest concept to come from the evolution of LED lighting is Li-Fi
Essentially, Li-Fi is the upgraded version of Wi-Fi internet connectivity using light rather than radio waves with an ability to transfer data at speeds up to one hundred times faster, says Surbhi Jindal, Founder and CEO, DaLightHub. How can smart lights aid efficient interior design? We are seeing a paradigm shift in technology. From being […]
At Techny Chemy, “Attitude determines your Altitude”
We recruit employees without any gender biases. Our key factor for recruitment is not their talent or educational qualifications but their attitude towards learning, says, M. Vimal, Vice President Marketing, Techny Chemy. How has Techny Chemy’s growth story been in India so far? Our organization just commended 15 years of run down in the Indian […]
UltraTech Cement joins RE100, commits to 100% renewable energy usage by 2050
UltraTech Cement Limited, the largest manufacturer of grey cement, white cement and ready-mix concrete in India, has announced its commitment to Climate Group’s RE100 initiative at Climate Week NYC 2021. As part of this commitment, UltraTech targets to meet 100 per cent of its electricity requirement through renewables sources by 2050. RE100, led by Climate […]
Robotically fabricated timber pavilion explores futuristic construction methods
Designed and fabricated by SOM and the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, the pavilion at 2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial is an open-air learning lab and gathering space for a school in Chicago’s South Shore. The product of a multi-year creative collaboration between Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and University of Michigan Taubman College, […]
Plywood Pioneer DURO launches the DURO PLUS offering time-saving, installation-ready solutions
The DURO PLUS is a uniquely sized plywood measuring 9 feet & 10 feet which is the most used dimension in block boards and doors. Plywood manufacturing veteran, DURO Ply Industries Ltd. continues to revolutionize the industry with out-of-the-box solutions that are not only easily deploy able but also value-adding. Their latest innovation, the DURO PLUS, […]
Start of the first global iF Design Marathon
iF International Forum Design GmbH in Hannover launches a digital design journey around the world on 6 September. The starting signal for the iF Design Marathon was given by Volkswagen Group Design Head Klaus Zyciora, Philipp Bree, owner of the PB0110 bag brand and Claudia Friedrich from zweigrad, a design studio in Hamburg, together with […]
Häfele launches SLIDO series of sliding systems
The new sliding systems under its Classic Range – Classic 120 W, 120 XL, 120 F and 120 S act as enhanced versions of the previously available systems under the SLIDO series. Sliding doors have become an essential part of residential and commercial areas due to their versatility, ease of use and countless applications. It […]