The inevitable increase in technological dependency of the human habitat is a major factor which has contributed heavily to the rise in energy demands in buildings says Dhruv Sarveshwar Lal, Principal Architect, Dhruv Sarveshwar Lal & Associates/Design Equilibrium. What makes buildings one of the major energy-consuming sectors across the world? Buildings from the moment they […]
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Freedom Square represents Kerala’s present day diverse culture
It represents Kerala’s glorious maritime history as also the idea of cultural celebrations we are used to say Vivek PP and Nishan M, Architects, De Earth Design Studio What kind of challenges did you face while executing the Freedom Square project? The conceptualise and execute a structure of this size & scale, in a sensitive […]
Green by Design
In a conversation with Vikas Bhadra, Vo Trong Nghia, Principal Architect of Vietnam based VTN Architects says that his foremost priority lies in the fact that whatever he and his firm create, is in harmony with the nature that surrounds it. “Post my graduation I was very quick to set up my own firm and […]
The process of construction requires informed decision making
Yukti Arora, Co-Founder and CPO, Buildsys points out the challenges in remote construction management and how Buildsys can help simplify the process. What are some of the challenges in remote construction management? Significant challenges come up when construction teams are trying to work remotely. From our research and observation, we have classified them into inefficient […]
Anveet Arts specialises in B2C solutions for interior & exterior products
Anveet Arts, a Merasha Group brand, has products such as doors, windows, railings, facades, room dividers, wall art, marble inlay work and more for various residential and commercial spaces, says Aditya Shah, Director, Merasha Shapers Pvt Ltd. As a company with over 18 years of experience, could you talk us about your solutions for interior and exterior […]
Interior design is about understanding people and how they live
The focus of an interior designer should be the client and the client’s lifestyle, not a formulaic, stereotypical design such as “Classic” or “Modern”, says Ajay Arya, Founder, Ochre at Home. What led to the inception of Ochre at Home? A handful of years ago, an idea of haute-on-style furniture and design studio germinated in […]
Marble is a highly durable and long-lasting flooring material
Marble can be used in high-temperature regions and also is resistant to fire. In addition, marble undergoes various processes to increase its durability, before it arrives in the shops, says Ramesh Bhandari, Director, A-Class Marble. What according to you are some of the timeless methods of flooring which continue till date? Marble in any form […]
Doors & windows must be structurally sound to maintain energy efficiency
To ensure a fruitful contribution to the energy performance of a building, it should use double glazing units with low-E coatings for better Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and Visible Light Transmittance (VLT), says Nitin Mehta, Executive Director, ALCOI. What kind of doors and windows do you propose for seamless indoor and outdoor transition without […]
Furniture design should find a balance between aesthetics, ergonomics & functionality
In this era of compact living, versatility is critical, and one should invest in furniture that can serve multiple functions and multifunctional spaces, says Sharika Sharma, Business Lead, Mangrove Collective. How integral is furniture design for urban homes where minimalist interior design seems to be in vogue? Minimalism is about choosing a few quality pieces […]
Biophilic elements can be seamlessly adopted in the urban landscape
These days a compound wall has become a bio wall; terraces have become well landscaped terrace gardens. Even individual pocket terraces have become flower beds – which amplifies the green factor in exterior elevations, says Samir Dharurkar, Principal Architect, We Architects. When it comes to constructing and designing the exteriors for homes/offices/retail spaces, what are […]