The ‘Thousand Pillar Temple’ in India – just like the name suggests, this temple houses a thousand pillars. Also called, the Rudreshwara Swamy Temple, this temple is located in the town of Hanamakonda in the state of Telangana, India. Constructed by Rudra Deva in 1163 AD this temple is one of the finest examples of […]
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 term terracotta might take you back to your history or geography lessons at school, or it may remind you of a documentary seen on the Discovery Channel. The term terracotta is old because it is really old and has been a part of human settlements since the dawn of well, settling. If you are […]
Behold The Clay Brick. Clay bricks are one of the oldest building materials, and they do have an interesting history. Dating back to 7000 B.C., when bricks were first made out of mud and clay and simply dried in the sun; fast forward to today, brick production has totally changed. Today what we get and […]
Since the days of yore, we humans seek three main things in life, no matter how rich or poor we are; food, clothing, and shelter. With our personal and professional growth, we tend to imbibe more and more sophistication in what we eat (food), in what we wear (clothes), and in where we live (our […]
The building sector in India is growing at a significant pace and is contributing immensely to the growth of the national economy. This sector has beautifully embraced green and sustainable construction practices and enabled India to be on the Global map of green buildings and the built environment. Today more and more builders and developers […]
The roof is one of the most important features of any building; apart from protecting against the sun and the rain, it dramatically influences the beauty and aesthetic of the structure. But choosing the best roofing material can be a tough task, there are several factors you need to take into consideration. Roofing materials not […]
Scrutinizing a home during a watchful walk through all the areas is an easy task. What’s not so easy is determining the actual condition of the roof that lies over your head. So, when was the last time you did a thorough roof inspection? Regular roof inspections are incredibly valuable because they let you catch […]
Facades, which literally means frontage, can also imply any side of the exterior part of the building. Typically, for any building, big or small, commercial or residential, the exterior elevation speaks volumes when it comes to forming a perception of that building’s aesthetic value. No wonder, Architects and builders lay very high emphasis on the […]
Popularly known as the “skin of the building”, a wall facade or elevation determines what your house looks like on the outside. It enhances the exterior, while also providing the appropriate cover against environmental wear and tear. Therefore, it is now a mainstay in architecture, instantly making edifices look better. Different materials can give you […]
Real Estate is, and by large seen as a Man’s Domain…in fact most industries are, but particularly the Real Estate has gained a reputation for being very male-dominated. From project or site engineers to Architects, to Chief engineers to Builders to Contractors…construction and real estate has been predominantly an arena which has accommodated the men […]
Unquestionably, bricks are one of the oldest building materials around, but despite being antique it is always looked at with fresh eyes. No wonder, architecture across the globe shares this undying love affair with bricks. Every wondered why Architects love building with bricks? As one of the oldest and most versatile man-made building materials, brick […]
Qarshi This history of Buddhism is knotted with that of India’s. And why not, our country is the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Buddhism gained prominence in India during the rule of Emperor Ashoka. Several sites for propagating the religion was built during his reign, no wonder, India houses many prominent […]
