By making the best use of the sun’s radiation, the need for heating energy can be reduced. Spaces such as sunrooms, if located on south façades of buildings, also contribute to heating of the building and energy conservation, by storing solar radiation, says Nitin Pawar, Construction Manager, Turner India. How does site selection and building […]
The building form is a crucial factor for determining overall energy loss or gain
High-rise buildings designed with green atriums incorporated into the form can double up as outdoor public spaces while improving the building’s energy efficiency, says Saurabh Goenka, Senior Associate, S9 Architecture. How does site selection and building orientation matter to energy efficiency in the pre-building phase? Can you illustrate with examples from your work? Site selection […]
TWIN elevator concept is yet to find its place in India
It has its advantages of optimizing passenger dispatches and energy savings within limited constraints up to 30 per cent efficient. However, the cost benefits analysis for the concept needs to be studied, says Wilfred Clarence, GM – Operations, Johnson Lifts. The TWIN elevator system is more common in Europe, what kind of acceptance has it […]
TWIN comes equipped with intelligent traffic control for traffic optimization
This state-of-the-art TWIN system by nature is more efficient because of independent operation of the cars and by parking cars that are not in use, says Manish Mehan, CEO & MD, TK Elevator (India). The TWIN elevator system is more common in Europe, what kind of acceptance has it garnered in India so far? How […]
Gen2 elevator with ReGen drive can reduce energy consumption
Gen2 elevator can reduce it up to 75 per cent compared to traditional elevators with conventional drives. Otis has sold more than one million Gen2 elevators worldwide since its launch, says Sebi Joseph, President, Otis India. How does Otis lifts aid in reducing energy consumption? In the recent past, there has been an increased demand […]
A fusion of vernacular materials in a contemporary layout
The Vertical Courtyard House designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio combines creates a soothing contemporary layout by using modern day and vernacular materials, Principal Architect Manoj Patel gives an insight on the project. Where is the project-based? Is it in the city or the outskirts? The residential dwelling is a locality in the physical basis of […]
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 […]
Dialogues – Building Material
Apart from form, function and aesthetics, the existence of architecture and design owes a lot to the building materials for bringing into existence “The Sign of Design.” The importance of building material in architecture and design In an attempt to understand the importance, impact and the changes in the way building materials are perceived and […]
Dialogues – Exteriors
The exterior of a building can not only serve as the “Sign of Design” but also incorporate energy efficiency in the entire design scheme. Ace Update speaks to a few architects. Prem Nath, Principal Architect, Prem Nath and Associates Facade as a sign of design The current trends regarding facades are a phenomenon. We could […]
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 […]