With civilization advancing at an unprecedented rate there is immense infrastructural development going on all over the world. This rapid rate of construction, from the past couple of centuries, using modern construction materials has also started to have an impact on our environment.   Environmental Impact of Conventional Building Materials     Today’s construction materials […]

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Green is the new buzzword in the construction industry. Not only residential but the commercials buildings are turning green. In fact A recent study by GRIHA says, “India has second largest registered footprints in the world which is 4.5 billion sq.ft, Moreover, the market size of the green building in India is expected to grow […]

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Remember the military bunkers from World War I? Dug in trenches and barricaded by sacks of soil/sand and of course, barbed wires, these makeshift facilities were powerhouses of revolution. Whole operations were carried on from within and with personnel living their way for several months at a stretch. Well, it’s time we revisit the DIY […]

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The construction industry uses a momentous amount of non-renewable energy. The operation of buildings itself accounts for nearly 25 to 40 percent of the total energy used in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries. But, energy consumption is not limited to operation, a considerable amount also goes into construction activities, which includes, […]

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The concept of Green Buildings has risen to the status of a revolution in the past decade and rightly so. With the world getting more crowded, we are on the verge of facing the depletion of vital natural resources. Conventional building designs have suited well for some decades in the past but their limitations and […]

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The man is a social animal but even so, we need to keep ourselves safe and protect our families. This has been the earliest concept of a home. But, what does it comprise? Early men started to live in caves before they used naturally sourced materials to build their homes. This was essentially a roof […]

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River Sand or Bajri, refers to the loose, fragmented, and naturally-occurring material consisting of very tiny particles of decomposed shells, corals, or rocks. Apart from being an important part of the river, sand plays a crucial role in the construction industry. Currently, it is one of the most required material for the construction process and […]

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The drift for “green” and eco-friendly building structures is sweeping over. Now builders, planners, and designers are making all efforts to integrate gardens, terraces and all genera of vertical planting in their design concepts for apartment buildings, office blocks and even skyscrapers. As environmental concerns are growing, architects are pushing planted buildings as a way […]

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The roof of your house is what makes it feel cozy and comfortable apart from making it attractive. Today, the trend is fast changing from conventional roofing materials to ‘green’ or sustainable roofing materials. What is sustainable roofing, you ask? Simply put, a ‘green roof’ is an eco-friendly, durable and aesthetically appealing material which can […]

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Green Buildings have become a definite solution to the climate change. While the concept dates back to several centuries, it is only now that both builders and homeowners are taking it seriously. The aim is to minimize the exploitation of natural resources and the means are varied. Saving electricity by the use of maximum daylighting, […]

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