Chinoz “The overall AQI reported in Delhi is 309 today, the city’s air quality index (AQI) has dipped into the ‘very poor’ category” …. If you hear this on your local news, what does it mean? Are you at risk? Do you know what to do? An air quality index is an indicator for the […]
The appearance of a real estate property depends on the façade style. The inclusion of design is done based on the aesthetic and ergonomic value of a material. Paint, glass, or metals used to cover the front portion of an asset seems so stereotypical. Adding an extra essence by choosing clay façade styles will be […]
From the architecture point of view, every style of building construction echoes an evidently distinctive principle; something that represents a specific era and culture. In this context the Hindu temple architecture of India is not just the adobe of God, Goddesses and a place of worship; but they are a treasure of knowledge, culture, art, […]
Smartphones and devices and being rapidly integrated into the construction industry, with the result being, mounting number of free architecture apps for builders and architects. Well, if you are one of those who still aren’t making the most of your smartphone or tablet then you are surely falling behind the latest trending industry standards. And […]
Brick slips – one of the most ideal products that help in maximising the total usable space during façade renovations. In projects, where lack of space foils the use of conventional bricks – Brick Slips could be the ultra-quick route to cladding a new home or upgrading an existing one. Read on to know more […]
Bricks, the quintessential material required for any construction have been here for centuries. They are one of the most important materials used in building construction even then their importance is often ignored. People pay very little attention to what type of brick could be used in building a house. What’s even most alarming is the […]
What provides the very essence of what we call ‘Shelter’ – it’s the ‘Roof’. A roof is one of the most useful features of any home. But can a roof be an exciting architectural feature for the building structure? Well, only because it serves this important purpose it doesn’t mean it cannot be an exciting […]
The walling solutions offered through Porotherm Clay Bricks are environment-friendly, cost-effective, easy to use and feasible to address non-load bearing new age construction methodologies. Under Smart Bricks, Wienerberger offers a range of products including Porotherm HP (Horizontally Perforated Clay Bricks), Porotherm VP (Vertically Perforated) Load Bearing, Porotherm VP Tongue & groove and Porotherm Thermo Brick. […]
Roofs do much more than just serving the basic purpose of protecting a home and its occupants from sun, wind, rain, snow and other outside elements. For instance, the shape of a roof plays a huge role in defining and characterizing the complete look and elegance of a house. In addition to this, a roof […]
While staying indoors during a pandemic keeps you safe, what about the air pollution in your house? Indoor air pollution can be ten times worse than outdoor pollution, which means maintaining air quality during social distancing is very important. (Source: BASF Catalysts) The reasons for indoor air pollution can be: Air fresheners Cleaning agents Ill […]
Haworth’s showroom in Beijing’s Parkview Green building has been recognized as the world’s first LEED v4 certified project, under the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) new LEED version 4 beta program. Parkview Green is located in the Chaoyang District of Beijing. LEED v4 is the latest, and the most stringent of environment-focussed certification standards […]
Facing bricks are the materials used in making of the facades, i.e. the principal front of the building. Facing bricks are manufactured with the purpose of being visible and thus offered in aesthetic and pleasing designs in the market. Apart from aesthetic designs and appealing look, facing bricks also possess other great qualities. Continue to […]
Green roof is basically a complete system fabricated in such way that the inhabitants can grow plants on the roof of their house/building without suffering from any kind of leakages/damages to the roof membrane that protects building envelope. Green roofs are suitable for all kind of building structures – right from small residential garages to […]
