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Tech-driven approach to building inspection, maintenance, and repair

The partial collapse of a commercial building, a girder falling at a construction site, a plaster peeling from the ceiling of a house, a crashing façade, and a falling brick are all signs of poor construction or lack of maintenance. Disasters do not happen in a single day! What often starts as a small crack can amplify into significant issues over time. While structures may be aesthetically pleasing when constructed, it is also important that they stand strong for decades. Preservation of structural integrity goes beyond the construction phase. Whether it is our homes, business centres, or heritage structures, proactive maintenance is crucial. However, can proactive maintenance be achieved solely through the visual examination of the structure?  Let's discuss it!

Net-Zero Airports

Airports are an integral part of the modern world, playing a significant role in offering faster transportation and shaping economies. But how many of us realise these large-scale, sophisticated transit hubs are mammoth energy consumers and significant contributors to carbon emissions? With the world grappling with the undesirable consequences of climate change, airports are in the spotlight, and there is a pressing need to transform them into greener, more sustainable options. Sustainability in design has become a crucial goal for airports worldwide. But can cutting emissions alone help meet this objective? Can airports truly go green and net zero? Let’s discuss it!

Pride Projects 2024

“This story explores the pride projects of 2024 and how these architectural masterpieces are reshaping India’s skyline. It discusses how architects push their limits to address challenges like space constraints, labour shortages, and environmental impact associated with creating energy-efficient, sustainable, low-carbon footprint, and future-proof structures. The story also delves into the design philosophy, technology, and strategies that make these projects unique and aesthetically appealing.”

On Killing a Tree

Gieve Patel's famous poem starkly reflects the brutality of human actions toward nature and the urgent need to reconsider our relationship with the environment. It serves as a call for sustainability and respect for the Earth’s resources. The construction industry is one of the most active industries worldwide and a major consumer of energy, natural resources, and minerals. The stakeholders must urgently reduce their environmental impact and move towards sustainable construction methods.

Building envelopes mitigating urban heat island effect

The growing demand for energy due to rapid urbanisation has pushed architects, building professionals, and manufacturers to develop innovative strategies to design energy-efficient buildings and building envelopes. Energy efficiency of buildings encompasses several issues related to energy, water, land, and material conservation, addressing environmental pollution, and enhancing occupant comfort.

Building safe, energy-efficient high-rise structures

Rapid urban population growth and the attempt to curb urban sprawl are pushing policymakers and decision-makers to become increasingly interested in vertical urbanism. Architects, structural engineers, and the various other stakeholders involved in the creation of high-rise structures are constantly striving to develop energy-efficient, sustainable designs without compromising on aesthetics and functionality. Energy conservation is an evolutionary process, and design priorities for tall and supertall buildings have recently shifted to achieving more energy efficiency to address the energy needs of the increasing global population.

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