An all-white motif is best for creating an open feel, but soft neutrals and pastels in lighter shades are also effective and this is one of the most common space enlarging colour schemes says Vinay Jain, Founder and CEO, Grafdoer. When it comes to designing a bathroom, what are some of the finer aspects to […]
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Ammann Asphalt-Mixing Plants remove dust through a highly efficient baghouse filter
It actually lowers exhaust dust to less than 10 mg/m3 , which is an exemplary benchmark. We are currently working on reducing this value significantly again, to < 5mg/m³, says Dr. HansFriedrich Peters, Executive Vice President – Asphalt and Concrete Plants, Ammann Group. The placement of asphalt plants in residential and commercial areas also raises […]
PEB is the most significant development and improvement in steel building technology
Moreover, steel is the only building material where wastage is zero and over 30 per cent of the cost of the steel building can be recovered whenever it is scrapped, says Arvind Nanda, Founder Director & CEO of Interarch Building Products Pvt Ltd. What is the significance of PEB in architecture and design? PEB is […]
Altro offers a vibrant range of walling and flooring solutions
We have a very versatile product that can be applied in different areas. We have a wide palette of colours across our product ranges. The vibrant range of our walling and flooring solutions can change the entire aesthetic of the room, says Dimple Rao, Partner, Floor Decor To create a true masterpiece which can stand […]
The importance of building materials can never be overstated
From building material to facades and energy efficiency to PEB, Laura Ettelman, Managing Partner, SOM and Peter Lefkovits, Director, SOM speak on the multiple aspects of architecture, design and our existing built environment. What is the significance of building material on architecture and design? Laura Ettelman: I don’t think the importance of materials can be […]
Our equipment is engineered to deliver higher productivity and increased uptime
This is down to the reliable performance and long wear life of parts which helps our customers to deliver projects efficiently and on time, says Wilfried Theissen, Managing Director, Putzmeister India. What are your demand projections for ready-mix concrete plants for 2021-22? Putzmeister Concrete solutions offer the full range of concrete equipment from Batching Plants […]
Government is expected to focus on advancing spending on infrastructure projects
This step will revive the industry and the success of government efforts to spend heavily is likely to be constrained, depending in part on their current financial position and debt, says Pankaj Udeshi, Assistant General Manager Procurement, Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. What will be the new state of the affair after 2020 for the construction […]
Aluminium is extensively preferred in residential and commercial projects
A variety of products from wire mesh, coil curved panels and materials repurposed from demolition are showing up in the design of hotels, workstation and residencies says RK Jain, Senior Vice President- Commercials, Jindal Aluminium Limited. What makes aluminum a reliable building material? Modern buildings and constructions are much more than just erected buildings based […]
Facades also account for heat gain and heat loss
With improved and cost-effective availability of sensors, controls and motor devices, façades can now actively participate in building energy performance says Amin Nayyar, Director, ANA Design Studio. In an era of high-rises how can façades contribute effectively in making the building more energy efficient? Façades account for about 50 per cent of net environment heat […]
Furniture design is shifting towards use of natural and eco-friendly materials
The use of reclaimed, sustainably sourced wood, bamboo, bioplastics materials, reused materials have a low impact on the environment and are the upcoming design trends says Pranjal Agrawal, CEO, Hèrmosa Design Studio. India is a heritage of sorts when it comes to traditional furniture design, your thoughts? The story of India’s rich culture and heritage […]