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.
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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.
Designing Wellness
Today, wellness and health are given primary importance by almost everyone. With life becoming more mechanical and cities turning into concrete jungles, everyone constantly needs to seek mental and physical wellness beyond their homes.
Top-tier construction maintenance
In the first eight months of 2024, India has seen a troubling rise in building collapses. Incidents include a three-storey building in Navi Mumbai, a five-storey structure in Surat, an under-construction building in Kolkata, and several collapses in Delhi. These events highlight urgent concerns about construction safety and regulatory standards.
A review on our airport roofs
In June 2024, Indian aviation faced a setback as heavy rains caused roof collapses at airports in New Delhi, Jabalpur, and Rajkot.With airports under pressure to balance functionality and aesthetics, industry experts stress the need for rigorous maintenance, innovative design practices, and advanced technologies. These measures are crucial for enhancing safety, sustainability, and passenger experience while addressing issues related to faulty designs, construction timelines, and ownership accountability.
Envelope blueprints and smart cost solutions
The importance of green building envelopes has always been a prominent concept in the architectural and construction worlds.
Indian metro stations intensifying urban transformation
As India's metro networks grow, the emphasis on innovative, sustainable, and inclusive design will become increasingly important in creating the future of urban mobility.
Building a rain-resilient structure
Industry experts and architects have shared their insights, elaborating on the challenges posed by the monsoon and the preferable building materials to optimise repairs and replacements.
The advent of tech-infused prefabrication
The leading experts across the PEB and Prefab industry have shared their views on energy-efficient building designs, highlighting the latest advancements, cutting-edge practices, and sustainable technologies for modular construction.
Piloting the path to sustainable architecture
The leading experts across the architecture industry have shared their views on energy-efficient building designs, highlighting the latest advancements, cutting-edge practices and sustainable technologies.