Rahul Mistri speaks on curating interior schemes across various typologies, resulting from modernist sensibilities, unusual aesthetics, and environmentalism. The notion of beauty is often derogatory. It is often confined to how pleasing it seems to your senses, especially sight. How do you take both aesthetics and functionality along? Interior design is a larger basket consisting […]
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A Sustainable Approach to Hospitality Interiors
Ar. Khozema Chitalwala speaks on the sustainable approach to hospitality interiors, unfolding meaningful experiences. In the case of Star hotels, the interiors have to cater to a global perception of what ambience and good taste is all about. From a design perspective, how easy or difficult is this task for a designer? Hotels are a […]
Nestudio offers a range of premium prefabricated living solutions, for premium living
It ensures maximum comfort and hassle-free installation, providing interiors and exteriors with a premium finish says Prakhar Aggarwal Business Head, Nest-In (Tata Steel) Prakhar Aggarwal speaks on eco-friendly solutions offered by Tata Steel Nest-In Can you elucidate on the green and sustainable solutions offered by Tata Steel Nest-In? The rising concerns of global warming and […]
Constructible BIM is the next stage in the evolution of BIM
Big advantage of constructible BIM is that precasters can visualize the project models beforehand to accurately manage the project during the production and the erection phase, says Paul Wallett, Regional Director, Middle East and India, Trimble Solutions. How is BIM changing precast concrete? Precast construction has grown increasingly popular in India in recent years and […]
The precast concrete industry has been experimenting with the use of 3D printing technology
The typical 3D printing technology has been used for concrete walls, wall panels to 3D printed formwork says Nirmal Mangal, Director Architecture at M Moser Associates Using form liners, how is it possible for precast concrete to assume different designs? One of the latest innovation in precast industry is use of form liners to create […]
3D printing technology is radically redefining the construction methodology
3D concrete printing technology will play a significant role in constructing affordable homes in the future says M V Satish, Whole Time Director & Senior Executive Vice President (Buildings), Larsen and Toubro How is 3D printing fast emerging as a viable alternative in construction? What are the limitations which need to be overcome? 3D […]
3D printing can enable customized mass housing
At present, however, it is important to spend more time on research and demonstration projects, and also to achieve the necessary certifications. The technology would be ready for deployment possible in another two years says Dr Manu Santhanam, HOD, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT- Madras What are some of the new-age technologies that allow contemporary […]
Stainless steel provides tremendous design flexibility to construction projects
Besides that stainless steel is an aesthetic metal and also imparts a much needed visual appeal says Rajeev Garg, Head, Sales, Jindal Stainless How did stainless steel replace the existing ways and methods of constructing buildings and become a preferred building material in many projects? Stainless steel is a modern day metal. It is corrosion-resistant, […]
Materials that address sustainability and robustness will forge the buildings of the future
The focus will be on extending the ambit of ESG performance to the supply chain. Immediate focus areas for the industry include mechanisms to decarbonize core materials says Namrata Mehra, Head of Design, Marketing & Customer Centricity Vikhroli, Godrej Properties What kind of maintenance is required for the existing buildings which have come into existence […]
MagicLite ALC Wall Panels: Helping you build better and affordable homes
Magiclite ALC Wall Panels are full height wall panels, steel reinforced, lightweight yet heavy duty product which have been long desired by builders, engineers, architects and consumers. Magicrete is considered to be one of the most innovative building materials companies in India. What according to you has Magicrete achieved in its 10+ years journey in […]