Making high-rises and super structures sustainable may seem to be a herculean task but thanks to modern day innovations in construction, architecture and design, it is achievable. India is about 2.9 times smaller than China which is the most populous country in the world. Experts also predict that India will overtake China as the most […]
Architecture and Design : Crafting identities and cities
Architecturally speaking, the Indian panorama is an integration of traditional and contemporary styles of building and design, much like the diversity, which defines our Indian identity. The architecture and design space across the globe is an assimilation of the past and the present. The past is denoted by traditional architecture which was built decades ago […]
High-Rise maintenance techniques: The key to improving the building lifespan
From perfect choice of materials to preemptive techniques and proper design and planning the maintenance of a high-rise building is a multi-facetted issue. A cross India construction of high-rises is prevalent, in current times they have also come to define the status and prestige of urban cities. But to keep this prestige intact maintenance of […]
Airport Design: A smart integration of safety, comfort and aesthetics
Apart from these three key parameters imparting the influences of nature, sustainability, local and social content in the design also play an important role in creating a sense of place, and making journeys to and from the airport a memorable one. As newer cities come up the needs for efficient connectivity of these cities to […]
Decoding the green legacy
Indian building and construction practices were economically sustainable and environmentally sensitive. In contemporary times however new ways and method are needed to keep the legacy alive. The diversity of India has one uniformity in its cultural fabric and that is to be in sync with nature. Across different states this uniformity reflects across different parameters […]
The rising prominence of interior and exterior design
A beautiful home is a dream come true for many and the role of design in making this possible is paramount. It is needless to say that in the contemporary age, designing a perfect home involves a symbiosis of designers, materials and money. The world of interior and exterior design is driven by needs, wants […]
Metros and Railways: A key factor for efficient transport and logistics
Apart from reducing the transit time, metros and railways provide employability, augment demand for goods and services, connect existing cities and give birth to newer ones. A developing nation like India needs a robust transportation system which is affordable and offers the last mile connectivity. Hence the development of the railways and metros is key […]
A review of the smart city ecosystem
A smart city can conjure a number of images especially of townships dominated by high rises and super high-rises connected via the internet, though this perception is not a lie, it is not true in all cases. The truth is out here, read on. As India’s population grows there is a substantial need to create […]
A review on energy efficiency in Indian construction
Time and again it has been stressed that it is necessary to use our resources wisely. In the built environment, this translates to efficient use of energy, processes and materials and ensure our long-term survival. In ongoing construction of buildings and complexes as also the completed projects, energy efficiency is a core issue. It directly […]
The Sign of Design
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder and the “Sign of Design” in a seamless design narrative. Narratives scripted and created by architects and designers; to highlight the roleplay of interiors, building materials and exteriors in the realm of form, function and aesthetics. The Sign of Design is usually considered to be one of […]