It was a rare opportunity for us sharing few moments with
Architect Karan Grover - one of the pioneers in sustainable building designing. From the basic of architecture to the influence of modern technology in today’s living: the master of ‘green’ architecture has inimitable views and opinions on every topic discussed. ‘Believe in yourself’ is his mantra for gen-next architects. Excerpts from his interview with Relin Hedly
One-on-One
‘Skyscrapers, only way to provide better living’
“Because of the availability of global technology and the growing demand for real estate, skyscrapers are seen as the most fitting solution to any city that has space and area constraints”, says Kishor Pate, Chairman & Managing Director of Amit Enterprises Housing
“Expecting Surge in Real Estate Investments”
Azure Capital Advisors is the newest entrant in Private Equity for the Real Estate in India. The company plans to invest around Rs. 600-750 crore in various projects. Alok Kumar Singh, Executive Director (Strategy & Head of Fund Operations) speaks about his business strategies and shares an in-depth analysis on PE investments in real estate sector
Improving governance – the key to sustainable development
“Governance for sustainability development involves difficult choices to be made, as not all social goods are commensurate and do not necessarily translate into win-win scenarios for all stakeholders”, writes Sachin Sandhir, MD & Country Head - RICS India
Mumbai metro dream closer to reality
The face of Mumbai is going to change. With the introduction of Mumbai Metro, the City is all poised to become the International financial capital. Today, every Mumbaikar is counting for the day to welcome their ‘dream queen’. In an exclusive interview with Subhajit Roy; GR Madan, Director (MRTS), Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) updates on the ongoing project
‘Bullish on growth’
SEZ plays a key role in efficient functioning of import/export market. According to Government resources, in India, the total physical exports of Rs. 2,20,711 crore have been made from SEZs during the year 2009-10 registering a growth of about 121.40 per cent over the exports for the previous financial year. Sanjeev Nakhasi, Corporate Vice President-Operations at Synefra E&C speaks about his SEZ business.
What Now? What Next?
Architect Raja Aederi explores the practices in the Indian architecture front. From a predominantly money saving nation, India is yet to come to terms with becoming a money spending nation. Architects, today, are faced with a whole new generation that is exposed to large scale consumerism.
On the threshold of lead-free paints
The painting industry has, of late, come under the regulatory scanner for the use of unacceptable amount of lead in branded paints. In a One-On-One with ACE Update, Anil Parikh, director, Godavari Paints Pvt. Ltd, discussed at length the measures taken by the industry for a gradual phase out lead from paints and to form a legal binding on this. Edited Excerpts:
Creation of Super Buildings
Widely respected as a modern visionary and innovative thinker in the fields of architecture, product design and innovation, James Law has coined the term Cybertecture to refer to the use of new materials, technologies and the melding of real and virtual worlds to re-engineer the planet to provide innovative and sustainable spaces and products for the twenty-first century. In an interview with Subhajit Roy; James Law - the founder and Chief Cybertect at James Law Cybertecture International, comments, “We not just making buildings, but hope to make ‘super buildings’ that live, breath and think for and with the people that inhabit it”.
Armsel Eyeing Bigger Market with Kito Products
Armsel MHE offers total lifting solutions in the Indian market. Recently, the Company became subsidiary of Kito Corporation, Japan. In 2011, the Company targets to introduce Kito products in the Indian market. Preet Heri, Managing Director & CEO of Armsel MHE Pvt. Ltd. speaks about his plans for 2011.