It also offers better last-mile connectivity as compared to other modes of transport. Metros have proven to be more efficient in terms of energy consumption, space occupancy and numbers transported, says Nagesh Veeturi, Executive Director – Civil, KEC International Ltd. Kindly tell us about KEC’s pan India involvement in the design and implementation of infrastructure […]
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The energy requirement of buildings can be reduced by the internal layout of the design
By making the best use of the sun’s radiation, the need for heating energy can be reduced. Spaces such as sunrooms, if located on south façades of buildings, also contribute to heating of the building and energy conservation, by storing solar radiation, says Nitin Pawar, Construction Manager, Turner India. How does site selection and building […]
Karimoku furniture completes designing the interiors of a new cafe in Japan
With the completion of the interior, Karimoku Case Study yet again demonstrate their versatile and high-quality craftsmanship and modern, high-end design. Japan’s leading wooden furniture manufacturer Karimoku Furniture Inc. together with its renowned high-end lifestyle brand Karimoku Case Study have just completed the interior design and furnishing of the Blue Bottle Coffee Minatomirai Cafe in […]
Exposed brick walls have an enticing effect on living and commercial spaces
Sumit Dhawan, Architect, Cityscape’ 82 Architects, a Gurugram based firm gives an insight on the different ways to enliven your walls. How can hanging wall art be used effectively for enhancing the beauty of walls? Hanging wall art plays a key role in bringing the element of vitality to a room. Accessorizing a room is […]
Open kitchens have emerged as a popular option today
Shera Bano Merchant, Creative Director and Interior Architect, Owner, Square 9 Designs has designed numerous projects in her career. The designer shares the varied ways for designing walls and kitchens and the apt use of doors and windows in living and commercial interiors. Role of interior design for a clutter-free kitchen The best way to […]
All our projects qualify a minimum recommendation in form of energy and water usage
Our primary objective has been to optimise on three major areas, electrical, air-conditioning heating and ventilation (HVAC) and water consumption in the building says Sandip De, General Manager Design and Build, Shapoorji & Pallonji Engineering and Construction. What measures do you take to ensure optimum energy efficiency in the projects undertaken? In all our project […]
Maintaining energy efficiency with smart solutions
Prakasan TP, COO, MEP Business, Sterling & Wilson Pvt Ltd talks about using smart solutions to maintain energy efficiency is the need of the hour and sheds light on his company’s projects. What measures do you take to ensure optimum energy efficiency in the projects undertaken? We deploy devices such as smart energy meters/variable frequency […]
Present day architecture is already governed by technology
Technology to a vast extent has accelerated real estate transformations and enhanced the role of architects as visionaries to urban planning. Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in your opinion is the right definition for Indian Architecture and Design? India as a land of socio-cultural diversity has always […]
Architecture in general should respond to the contemporary needs
I’ve worked on projects in Jerusalem, New York and Mumbai and I’ve seen firsthand the way our projects are sensitive to different contexts, climates and cultures. Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in your opinion is the right definition for Indian Architecture and Design? I believe that architecture, […]
Indian architecture is a response mechanism to numerous parameters
Indian architecture has always been about responsiveness to the Indian family lifestyle and way of living and culture, the climate and varied geography across the states, surroundings, materials and cost as well as use of the local skilled work. Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in your opinion […]