Open cell ceiling system provides scalability of sizeable areas while maintaining the mystique of its design. The most intriguing feature about the open cell design is its ability to blend with other architectural designing. Recommended for public spaces such as airports, shopping centres, leisure facilities and commercial offices, open cell ceiling design facilitates easy airflow […]
Energy-efficient lighting: path to sustainability
From conventional lighting to LED, lighting industry has undergone significant evolution. The lighting market in India has evolved rapidly witnessing a tectonic shift in technology from electrical to electronics. The transition is driven by an array of government initiatives for energy conservation, rising consumer awareness about energy-efficient products, and innovative products that are in sync […]
uPVC: for a safer ecosystem
Right installation, checking crevices for leakage, cracks in glass, among other steps help ensure durability. Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) windows and doors are eco-friendly and causing little or no harm to the surrounding. In India, climatic conditions keep varying from place to place which makes it hard to keep indoor temperature normal. In a situation […]
Graebert trinity: key for digitalising organisations
Digitalisation is fast changing the world, thus organisations need to become digital. Hence, Graebert offers the solution for digitalising organisations. In this wave of digitalisation disruptive innovation, designers need to drive digitalisation from ‘idea’ to all the way to customers; Graebert trinity can help to achieve this. Graebert has taken a new leap by introducing […]
A step towards smarter operations
With increased emphasis on making buildings greener, industry players are now investing heavily on technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), integrated building management and control system for making smart buildings smarter. There isn’t any one specific element that makes operations smoother, but a set of elements that need to be in place. Safety According to […]
Demand for smart elevators on an upswing
High speed, special ride comfort and safety, among other essentials, are key for devising smart elevators. In metropolitan cities, buildings continue to grow taller, making it challenging to design and install elevators. With increasing heights of buildings, elevator speed is of the essence to reduce waiting time outside elevators of high-rise buildings and these calls […]
Move towards changing architecture
Solar index of site location, architectural orientation, among key factors to be planned for ensuring maximum exposure for panels towards the south. Rooftop photovoltaic solar power (RTPV) systems have been around for over a decade in India. Initially, RTPV were only operated with the help of a battery, but over the last decade, there has […]
Beyond aesthetics: steel solutions for green buildings
Factors like recyclability, high- grade steel structures have led to wide acceptability of steel in areas ranging from industrial applications, to retail to infrastructure. Green building began as a movement back in the 1960’s over a growing concern over the energy crisis and pollution that was developing in the US and abroad. Although the green […]
Hikvision fortifies commitment towards security with FSAI Bravery Awards
FSAI Bravery Awards were given to four Bravehearts at the 6th Edition of PACC in Jaipur. The award is a prestigious recognition given for acts of bravery in extraordinary circumstances that are considered worthy of honour. The award winners were felicitated on September 8, 2018, coinciding with the 6th edition of Projects heads, Architects & […]