India is leading the green building movement in the Asia Pacific region, with maximum number of LEED projects, and, most importantly, now, this has become an emerging trend for making of New India. The new government under Modi 2.0 is promisingly working on making New India with a meaningful approach of green and safer environment. […]
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Resilient structures lead to sustainable airports
Deploying advanced technology will improve passenger flow through airports thereby increasing capacity. Aviation is one of the fastest moving sectors globally with phenomenal growth rates across different sectors. This phenomenal growth rate has in turn forced the Airport Operators, Architects, Planners to think miles ahead as to what lies ahead of them post the completion […]
Towards ecological, rapid construction
Adequate use of innovative techniques, materials are imperative for building roads and bridges faster and better. The road sector produces the highest level of greenhouse gas, directly, through fossil energy used in mining, transportation, paving works and indirectly through the emissions coming from vehicles. Environmental laws are getting stricter in order to reduce the air […]
Developments fuelling urban transportation
Metro rail is increasingly gaining acceptance as a modern and efficient means of transportation. Metro rail is an indispensable aspect in modern transportation system. It is fast becoming an essential feature in the integrated transport system in almost every major city across the globe. The pace of urbanisation and migration of population into cities has […]
Sustainable design prevents depletion of resources
Architecture and design play a crucial role in creating any human settlement respecting solar movement, natural resources and material application. Energy efficiency can serve as a stepping stone for green growth, eco-efficiency, and sustainable development. A well-conceived energy efficiency strategy enables to improve living standards. An energy-efficient building reduces maintenance and utility costs, also improving […]
Smart Cities: hope glimmers amid roadblocks
Realising the need for physical, social and economic infrastructure to enhance livability, government introduced the ambitious Smart City Mission. The urban renewal and retrofitting program has a mission to develop 100 cities across India making them citizen-friendly and sustainable. The country hinges hope that the initiative would not just drive economic growth but also improve […]
Making construction sustainable, eco-friendly
Green construction methods and materials support local business besides aiding sustainability. Global issues of climate change, resource depletion, environmental pollution and peak oil are among the major challenges currently, which need immediate addressal. These issues are acquiring serious proportions with hectic pace of industrial operations, urban development and other forms of economic activities. There is […]
Fenestration: arrangement beyond visual comfort
Using components to enhance design, right planning, utility space etc., determine longevity and durability. Arrangement of doors and windows in a building plan is determined by a multitude of considerations. For deciding the position, size and type of door, an architect needs to consider utility of each room. Wastage in circulation area needs to be […]
Urban architecture is on high rise
With urbanisation rapidly becoming the mainstay of modern living, construction of high-rise buildings is on an uptrend. Owing to paucity of space in densely populated urban areas, building vertically is way more convenient and fits better into urban living. As income levels rise and purchasing capacity improves, preference for large and modern dwelling places is […]
Architecture that’s ecological and sustainable
Program planning, selection of site and design team, structure orientation, building systems design aid sustainable green construction. With the government offering subsidies and incentives to developers constructing green buildings, the construction industry in India is undertaking an array of green building projects. According to reports, over 4,300 projects are registered for green technology in the […]