October 2020

Vastu Colour for Homes Ideas – Go Smart Bricks

maximios October 30, 2020

There are several factors one must keep in mind before painting the walls of their house and one of these factors is the science of vastu. According to vastu shastra, wall colors of a house have a significant impact on the mindset of the people living in it. When a house is designed, most architects and builders keep in mind the principles of vastu before creating the blueprint. Similarly, interior decorators are now taking into consideration the principles of vastu before finalizing the color scheme of a house. We have here for you some points that you can consider if you are about to paint or renovate your house.

According to vastu shastra, every direction and sub-direction is associated with a color and it becomes the influencing vastu color for that particular direction. Each direction has a different color that harnesses its energy the most but that color may or may not suit the owner of the house. One must keep a balance between the color scheme as per the direction and as per the people living in the house.

Vastu color scheme as per directions

East – White or light blue
West – It is the direction of water hence the best colors are blue or white
North – Green, pista green
South – Red and yellow
North-east – Light blue
South-east – This is the direction of fire and colors like orange, pink and silver enhance this warmth
North-west – This direction is associated with air and colors like white, light grey and cream are best suited for walls facing this direction
South-west – Peach, mud color, biscuit color or light brown

Colors like black, red and pink are strong colors and may not suit every person hence they must be picked with caution

Vastu color scheme as per different rooms

Master bedroom

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This is one of the most important rooms of the house and hence the vastu color scheme of this room should be well thought out. The colors of this room affect the couple and the energy flowing in the house. As we said earlier, the design of most houses also adheres to vastu guidelines that make south-west the ideal direction for a master bedroom. You can pick from any of these colors.

Shades of rose pink that enhance gratitude and appreciation
Light brown for good health
Mauve which can be in shades of purple and violet. This hue facilitates good dreams and calm
Mahogany for strength and endurance
Shades of gold to foster prosperity, love and wisdom and prosperity

Kitchen

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The ideal direction for the kitchen being south-east, the direction of fire, orange or red color in various shades is considered auspicious for it.

Saffron orange which is a symbol of courage and power
Brick orange for energy stimulation
Peach which is the symbol of peace
Light scarlet red that is considered the color of purity
Woody green that symbolizes the serenity of nature
Brown for building a healthy appetite

Kids’ room

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For the children’s room, north-west is considered best as this direction is governed by the moon. White color works wonders for this room as it helps the children focus but you may also consider:

Light green that represents youth, growth, and balance
Light yellow as it creates an ambiance of joy and enhances clarity in their thoughts

Hall / Dining room

North-east or north-west directions are considered good for the placement of the hall or the dining room hence, the vastu color for this room is yellow or white.

Guest room/ drawing room:

The ideal direction for a guest room is north-west and this room should be painted with white color. You can add hints of color to the room with the furniture, cushions, and curtains bright hues of gold, shades of turquoise, and bright pink.

Bathroom

Keep the walls of the bathroom white if the bathroom is on the west side of the house. You can also use light yellow, lime green, shades of light blue, and light pink.

Pooja room

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The best vastu colors for pooja room are light yellow, white, cream, light green, and light blue as the ideal direction for a pooja room is north-east.

Home is where the heart is and the colors of your house have a psychological effect on your and heart. Different colors stimulate distinctive emotions and having a balanced color scheme leads to a happy and healthy life.

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maximios October 16, 2020

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maximios October 10, 2020

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Green Corner Archives – Go Smart Bricks

maximios October 8, 2020

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In spite of the terrorist attack, the spirited city of Paris played host to 193 countries, for ‘Climate Summit’ from 30 November to 12 December 2015. “The Paris Agreement on climate change is a monumental success for the planet and its people,” said, Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations. The deal effectuates the 193 countries […]

[2 Min Video]: Poor air quality in classrooms has grave consequence on society A new analysis shows that poor air quality in classrooms costs the country hundreds of billions dollars every year. Click the link HERE to check out the Schools and educational institutions project references. Video 2: What experts have to say about Porotherm […]

Indian property buyers are rapidly growing aware of ‘green homes’ and eco-friendly features that constitute the designing of green buildings. Such awareness has triggered a new realisation among builders. Big and small – the compelling need to incorporate sustainable, eco-friendly features in their building design. What exactly is green building technology? Key indices of green […]

The Green Building Council has launched a retrofit project ‘BUILD UPON’ with a €2.35 million budget across Europe to support Governments in designing and implementing the national renovation strategies. It will comply with the European rules as well. 80 key organisations met at Arup Headquarter, London for the launch. This project was launched in March, […]

IT boom had had a ripple effect on our nation. Cities like Chennai and Bangalore are filled with IT and apartment buildings, providing jobs to the masses. But, what we fail to realise is the same buildings require a lot of energy to function. Net Zero Energy Building, by definition, is a building which produces […]

Source: energymatters.com.au Sun Edison, the US-based renewable energy major and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. have signed a long term agreement to supply 180 MW solar power to New Delhi. Basis this agreement, the renewable energy providers will be able to sell power directly through the national grid to end customers. The solar power plants for […]

Gobi desert, Qinghai province, is coming up with China’s largest solar power plant spread across 2,550 hectors with 220MW capacity. The solar power plant will help China eventually reduce the usage of coal by about 42.60 tonnes annually, and bring down carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide emissions. The plant is expected to provide 10lac households […]

World CSR Congress has announced Chairman & Managing Director of Waaree Energies Limited, Hitesh Doshi as the Renewable Energy Leader of the Year. Mr. Doshi received the award at an event organised in Mumbai on July 24 according to a news release. Source: scontent-lhr3 Waaree Energies is reported to have been established by Hitesh Doshi […]

Source: twimg.com The Rajasthan state government has approved investment worth INR1.56 lakh crore in the solar power sector, envisaging solar power generation of 26,000 MW. A committee headed by Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje, approved the proposal in the cabinet meeting. The Minister of Parliamentary affairs, Rajendra Rathore, informed that four companies have signed agreements for […]

India ranks third on the US Green Building Council’s annual ranking of the top 10 countries for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings with 1,883 certified projects. The analysis used to develop the list ranks countries in terms of gross square metres and numbers of LEED projects to date. The LEED certification […]

Architecture

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1. What originally made you want to study architecture and become an architect? I did not grow up wanting to be an Architect. I do not have any family background in Architecture whatsoever! Coming from a business family and most people in the family in my generation having studied engineering, Management or Commerce, that’s where […]

As global warming and climate change increasingly enter public consciousness and impact public life, sustainability and eco-friendly living ways are emerging. Whether through the increasingly popular zero-waste lifestyle or using renewable energy like solar panels, humanity is continually making micro strides towards a more ecologically conscious way of life. Especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]

COVID-19 or coronavirus swept over the world in a matter of months, confining everyone to their homes and forcing a global digital revolution. Its impacts are felt in every facet of society, from an individual’s emotional and social health to the broader consequences felt in the built environment, i.e. in architecture. (Source: The New Yorker) […]

Sustainable architecture is set to be a mainstay of the future of urban planning and India is one of the pioneering nations in this regard. India has placed itself at the center of the global endeavour for more environmentally conscious urban planning while upgrading itself to smart cities. While this is yet to become the […]

Contrary to popular belief, air temperature is just one of many factors that determine thermal comfort indoors. A wide range of environmental and personal factors affect thermal conditions. These include: Air temperature Radiant temperature Air velocity Humidity Uniformity of conditions Clothing Metabolic rate Acclimatization State of health Food and drink availability Having temperature control is […]

Image Courtesy: Wikipedia When the pressures of work drape a stressful environment, man seeks refuge in nature. It is rare for one to visualize an office cabin or a shopping complex as a spot of relaxation. Yet, unfortunately, people spend 80% to 90% of their time indoors, making their errands back and forth from […]

Children spend tangible time within the bounds of the educational institution. Thus, the management needs to strive towards making the teaching-learning environment child-friendly, which equips them physically and mentally to enjoy their journey of learning. Endorsing technologically advanced forms of learning through smartboards and practical studies is good, but not sufficient. It is indeed understandable […]

Builders all over the globe are gravitating towards greener technology methods that can make buildings energy-efficient and sustainable. Homeowners are also showing interest in projects that deploy raw material and construction techniques with a lower carbon footprint and that are not detrimental to the environment. These techniques are being extensively used in modern construction right […]

Just like the heart functions well on the strong foundations of a strong body, the building material plays a very important role in harmonizing the ecology, emotions, and economy of a home. In the webinar hosted by Mr. Kundan Dighe, Head of Product Development, Wienerberger India, on 21st May 2020, he harped on these fundamentals, […]

The push towards green buildings was triggered out of necessity but customers are fast realizing that it will be the best option in the years to come. As the effects of climate change are getting more visible across the globe, developing nations like India are switching to sustainable building engineering. Today, the green building concept […]

The concept of “Green Buildings” in India is still at a very early stage. Adopted on in the early 2000’s The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) created the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) in the year 2001. However, within just 20 years, the country has gained about 400 crore sq ft, second highest globally, of […]

The last few decades have witnessed rapid urbanization in our country; today more and more people from the rural areas are moving to cities in search of a better life and job opportunities – resulting in insufficient accommodation. It is a truth that crores of people are forced to live in slums; did you know? […]

Indian mammoth railway department has agreed meeting ambitious emission with sustainability targets that was set out during Paris’s conference about climate change the previous year. In accordance to what was set out, Suresh Prabhu the Railway Minister should now balance the commitments with utter profitability. India’s ‘green dreams’ with its railways department has seen a […]

For the past decade, sustainable building has been a buzz word for the construction industry. The idea of sustainable building includes and assimilates a variety of different strategies during the design, construction and operation phases of the building construction. And, the use of green building materials signifies one imperative strategy in the design of a […]

Skyscraper building, for a layman – Very tall, multistoried building. An elaborative definition could be a livable high-rise building which has over 40 floors and is taller than approximately 492 ft. This name first came into use during the 1880s, soon after the first skyscrapers were built, in the United States. Rising out of frames […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) Committee report suggested way back in 1984 that up to 30% of the new and modernized building structures worldwide may be the subject of extreme complaints related to IAQ i.e. indoor air quality. Today, the potential effect of indoor air quality on human health are well documented. On an average, […]

Heard of the term Landfill? We are sure you did! How about the “Bhalswa Landfill”? For those who don’t know, Bhalswa Landfill is India’s largest landfills and almost like a landmark in East Delhi’s Ghazipur area. This 50-feet tall mountain of garbage paints the perfect picture of one being one of the biggest problems plaguing […]

“The Greenest Building Is The One That Is Already Built” – Architect Carl Elefante Undoubtedly, today we can build structures that are extraordinarily sustainable. Once constructed, these amazing structures recycle water, conserve energy, manage waste, and do much more in helping conserve our planet’s natural resources. Simply put, today we are building structures that demand […]

The construction industry is responsible for producing the 2nd largest amount of demolition waste and greenhouse gases (35-40%). The construction phase of the building involves major consumption of energy. In addition to this, amenities like lighting, air conditioning, water heating systems that provide comfort to the building inhabitants consumee enormous amount of energy and add […]

With expressions like Global Warming, Climate Change, Greenhouse Effect, and Sustainability being tossed around the news headlines every single day, an increasing number of people are paying attention to the effects of their own actions. People often connect these expressions to the activities of several industries and manufacturers. But, it’s not just them, we too […]

The Edge, a 40,000m² office building located in the Zuidas business district in Amsterdam. Well, while the Edge didn’t win the tag for the most beautiful building in the world, it did bag 98 out of 100 points from the British rating agency BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology). The Edge is the world’s […]

Water is essential for human life, in fact, it can be considered fuel for humans. Even today, many think its supply is abundant, but to contradict that thought – Water Isn’t A Limitless Resource. More particularly the fresh potable water crucial for human survival is quickly depleting. Did you know? Global water usage continues to […]