The Great Eastern Home, home to many vintage and furniture pieces from different eras also have some unique period styles. One such style of furniture is the Burmese Art Deco. The Burmese Art Deco, a local expression of the globally loved Art Deco phenomenon is a legacy of colonial experience. Burmese artisans have been skilled […]
Kamdhenu Paints launches ‘Kamo Damp Proof’ Waterproof Coating for Roof and Walls
Kamdhenu Paints, a brand of Kamdhenu Group and a leading manufacturer of high-quality paints and emulsions has launched a new waterproofing product – ‘Kamo Damp Proof’. The new product is a fibre reinforced elastomeric liquid waterproofing membrane. It is formulated with consolidated synthetic fibers and select elastomeric robust acrylic polymers. ‘Kamo Damp Proof’ forms a […]
PM Modi inaugurates Shivamogga Airport in Karnataka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Shivamogga Airport in a boost to connectivity and accessibility of the Karnataka city and other neighbouring areas in the Malnad region. The new airport has been developed at a cost of around ₹450 crore and the passenger terminal can handle 300 travellers every hour. The prime minister laid the foundation […]
ASHRAE’s developed pathogen mitigation standard is significant
Earthen Architecture is an original and powerful expression
“AVEI integrates earthen construction and alternative technology with sustainable land management and energy efficiency practices to design a circular ecology,” Ar Radhika Soni, Sr. Architect, Auroville Earth Institute. The Auroville Earth Institute (AVEI) is a non-profit organisation that specialises in the research, development, promotion, and transfer of earth-based building technologies, among the most cost-effective, low carbon, […]
Infusing ancient wisdom with contemporary aesthetics
“Morphogenesis designs a net-zero facility for forest essentials in the Himalayan foothills.” Sonali Rastogi, founding Partner of Morphogenesis The Lodsi community project for Forest Essentials is nestled in the Himalayan foothills, along the banks of the river Ganges, in Rishikesh, India. The design brief stipulated by the client outlined the construction of a manufacturing facility […]
Livable, comfortable spaces with a hint of ethnicity
“Natural, sustainable materials and contemporary designs infused with ethnic touches will be in massive demand.” Trends in furniture keep evolving, and as designers, it is essential to stay abreast of the latest happenings. While design trends change every season and recur in cycles, 2023 is aimed at slow-living and exploring furniture pieces that create relaxing, […]
We prioritise functionality over aesthetics
“We design an affordable and delightful environment for our clients to unwind.” The project serves as the office for the construction sector, with intentions to enter the real estate market soon. In light of this, we decided to design a modern and durable workplace. The goal is to set an example, and many strategies have […]
An initial investment in technology ensures enhanced results
Priyanka Khanna, founder and architect of 42mm Architecture, speaks about energy efficiency and conservation techniques in architecture. Sustainable design Architecture has always incorporated sustainable design. The evolution of technology and materials has decreased building restrictions and increased exploration possibilities significantly. Nonetheless, the fundamental concepts of sustainability remain constant. As a result, there is an increasing […]
The construction is advancing to become cost-effective
Dr. Mohana Raje, Director of GEM Engserv Pvt. Ltd., speaks about the project lifecycle and construction project management. Ensuring efficiency in projects Planning, which takes place in three phases—pre-construction, construction, and post-construction—can efficiently complete the construction phase, or “project lifecycle,” of a housing project. Construction project management entails managing and coordinating technical, human, and material […]
