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 […]
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 […]
Dual paned or double glazing glass is an apt option for interior spaces
The dual pane glass enables a reduction in sound. It provides better visibility by reducing the reflections generated by a single glass surface and also reduces the heat transference to a considerable extent says Ameeta Sharma Menon, Principal Architect, MU Design Studio. What is your take on the potential applications for high-performance glass products in […]
Glass provides a transparency without creating a sense of enclosure
As a façade or skylight element, its transparency can bring in daylight into the building, lending a semblance of lightness to the interiors says Rahul Kadri, Partner & Principal Architect, IMK Architects How does glass as a medium aid the creation of beautiful interiors? Glass can enhance the perception of interior space. As a façade […]
Our innovative TWIN elevator system can save time and space considerably
It is the only elevator system on the market that has two cars moving independently in one shaft and it can address a range of issues that owners, operators and occupants of tall buildings face daily says Manish Mehan, CEO & MD, thyssenkrupp Elevator (India). When it comes to escalator and elevator solutions for commercial […]
The choice of exterior paint is influenced by the climatic conditions
Vipin Bakiwala, Principal Architect, VB Design Studio speaks on the different aspects choosing the right paint for living and commercial spaces. When it comes to selection of paints for designated areas of a home, what points need to be noted? a. Climate: While considering the exterior paints, one must consider the climatic conditions at the […]