With drought-like condition is vast parts of the state and the risk of drinking water shortage looming large, the Karnataka government is considering a 5-year ban on construction of apartments in Bengaluru, deputy chief minister G Parameshwara announced on 27th June. Major Reasons Behind the Construction Ban In Bengaluru Increased Dependency on Water Tankers In […]

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‘Why is solar energy so good?’ – this is one question that many people have been asking. Sadly, global climate change has started to hit us back, and still many people fail to realize the real importance of solar technology. Solar has clearly become the new trend in renewable energy. Builders and homeowners around India […]

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Karnataka is the State that is known for showcasing some of the finest examples of Islamic, Hindu, Jain, and Colonial architecture. The State has been ruled by some of the most powerful empires in the Indian history, from the Cholas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, to Vijayanagar Empire, and each of them has left their own imprints in […]

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Bengal Temple Architecture, most commonly resembles those old-style mud plastered thatched huts which have either 1, 2, 3, 4, or 8 distinct layers of slanting rounded roofs perfectly dotting the landscape of the region. The temples built between the 16th and 19th century in this region resemble one of the most distinctive groups of brick […]

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Take a deep breath – it’s something that most of us do or suggest others to do; it can be after a good exercise session, or some stressful or tough activity – A deep breath is always bliss. Unfortunately, today most of the air we breathe is terribly polluted. The horror stories about India’s pervasive […]

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A building’s facade plays a huge role in lending a unique character to the structure’s overall image. But that’s not all, apart from rendering aesthetics it plays a vital role when considering issues of green building and sustainable design. For a building construction specialist, understanding the importance of improving the sustainability and performance of the […]

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Every building exterior is unique, and when we look at them, we have different sort of reactions. Some are those tall skyscrapers muddling into the clouds, some look so welcoming with those wide windows and doorways and some reflect us with beautiful glassy outdoors. How these building structures look is no coincidence, someone somewhere did […]

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When was the last time you used plastic? The chair you sat in an hour ago, the spoon you used ten minutes back, or the pen you are using now? With Plastic becoming almost omnipresent, it isn’t surprising although very saddening that since the 1950s, around 8.3 billion tons of plastic have been produced worldwide. […]

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It may be quite obvious to state this fact, but every single building structure needs a robust roof to cover up the structure and protect it from the outside elements (i.e. sun, rain, and wind). In fact, roofs acts as the first line of defence from the outside elements. It becomes obvious and not surprising […]

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