Opulence and luxury have become keywords in architecture and design but an introspection is needed about the perceptional intent of these terms. Perhaps it also has to do with the needs and wants of the timeline we are living in. The idea of opulence and timelessness in architecture is subjective and to quite an extent […]
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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 […]
High Rises – Addressing the urban realities
The construction of a high-rise requires a well-organized approach. All the stakeholders have to work in tandem to ensure the structure is and also remains safe, robust and sustainable for generations to come. High-rise has become a necessity in the urban landscape to gratify the need for affordable as also quality housing. The rate of […]
Architecture: Addressing the new normal
The course of architecture and design is undergoing a change and the pandemic seems to have acted as a catalyst too. Looking at the past and learning from the present, professionals are seeking solutions for the future which beacons. Evolution is a process which defines the adaptability of a species to changing times. Having said […]
Integrating systems, processes, methods in Construction & Maintenance
Construction mandates the symbiosis of man, machine and innovative technologies. In the long run these three elements re-converge to preserve the built environment and keep them functional. Evolution, innovation and preservation is an essential element of any environment, the survival of all species depends on it. So likewise in the built environment, the buildings and […]
The future is ‘contactless’
As the aviation sector gets ready to reboot, airports are now vying for contactless technologies and innovations to keep air travel safer, seamless and cherished in the long term. When it comes to architecture and design of air terminals, bus terminals or railway terminals, it can be a complex affair. More so because the volume […]
How green is my valley?
The built environment is always on an expansionist mode, the best we can do is to ensure that these man made marvels are both green and sustainable. Among the different factors which govern the existence of human beings, the influence and power of nature on us is paramount. For ages, hence, there has been a […]
The art of remarkable interiors
Interior design is an array of creative endeavours right from designer walls to doors, windows and flooring. Good interiors is an amalgamation of good walls, flooring and ceiling not to mention the doors and windows as well. So a good interior designer is basically a multi-tasker in the true sense. All these elements need to […]
Management of projects in urban infrastructure development
Infrastructure is the basic structure, services and facilities required to make an underdeveloped locality into a developed locality. It refers to structures required to support the society such as Transportation, Agriculture, Housing, Telecommunication, Water Management, Power, Petroleum & Natural Gas etc. to name some of the infrastructures for the society to sustain. Urban Infrastructure refers […]
Railways and Rapid Transit Systems – Enhancing lives and adding value
Transportation is one of the approaches which catalyzes the growth of successful cities, so it’s no wonder that a good deal of infrastructure spending is dedicated to the development of railways and rapid mass transit systems. When cities grow within as also outwards leading to the creation of satellite townships, one of the major challenges […]