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, […]
Tackling our impact on the environment today is a daily struggle; as we grow more and more concerned about climate change every day, we have started to do whatever it takes to reduce our negative footprint on the planet as much as possible. It possibly includes regimentally recycling, eating less meat, carpooling, taking the bus […]
Project Information Project – Dokett Building, Queen’s College, University of Cambridge Location – Cambridge Client – University of Cambridge Contractor – GHB Roofing Ltd Architect – BB+C Architects Limited Product – Keymer Traditional Elizabethan and Antique roof tiles The Dokett Building located in Cambridge, UK is a site named after the first President of Queens’ […]
The inviting, warm brick façade makes it clear that De Leyhoeve is a place to feel good. Architect Hans Marquart of Marquart Architecten talks about innovative solutions for the future, sustainable design and maximum living comfort in old age. http://unasttropez.com/exhibitions/ Our society is getting older. We need innovative ideas for living together and new forms […]
“Sustainability” this topic has been creating a lot of buzz in almost every industry and circle, exclusively in Architecture. The last decade has seen a significant increase towards environmental consciousness and it’s for good indeed. Thoughtful decisions are being made, many builders are trying to integrate the principles of sustainability into their design. For many […]
Roofs form a large proportion of the cost of an extension, particularly if it is a pitched roof, which is why a lot of people go for the cheaper option of a flat roof. But flat roofs don’t last as long and are prone to developing leaks that are hard to fix, as water ‘pools’ […]
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 bricks?
The term “Hollow” or “Holes” have an interesting tendency to make many visualize something which is delicate, permeable, weak, flimsy and prone to destruction. Something certainly not easily acceptable on the walls of your home! True, but when it comes to Porotherm bricks with perforations being an integral element of their design, being “hollow” is […]
With the growing trends of green buildings in India, a lot of architects are applying for the certification and label of the green architect. However, this lady believes that you do not need this label on you in order to do something good and innovative in the society. Introducing Divyashree V who works as a […]
http://cakebysadiesmith.co.uk/?p=2107 Civil engineering is revving up fast with new innovations being made rapidly. From sealants to adhesives, from wall solutions to roofing, it is getting environmental friendly and technological based with every invention, which is indeed the need of the hour. Innovations in construction material industry are imperative for the management of the construction process […]
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 […]
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 […]
We need more and more green buildings to preserve the very precious and quickly depleting natural resources of water, air, and energy. In addition to that, there is a growing need to green the existing building stock. That brings us the question – Can a home be certified IGBC if it has already been built? […]
The term “Hollow” or “Holes” have an interesting tendency to make many visualize something which is delicate, permeable, weak, flimsy and prone to destruction, something certainly not easily acceptable on the walls of your home! True, but when it comes to Porotherm clay bricks with perforations being an integral element of their design, being “hollow” […]
