May 2015 – Go Smart Bricks
Office, the second home of your employees where they spend a good 8-10 hours every day, at least 5 days a week, needs to be welcoming. Making the workplace sensitive helps to keep them happy and inclined towards giving their best. Studies show that happy employees work hard and efficiently with full involvement and remain […]
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Earth is suffering and so are her people. Extremes of temperatures are leading to devastating consequences like, floods, droughts, resource depletion and pollution. In spite of this environmental downfall, a rising human population cannot afford to just do away with buildings, hence, construction from eco-friendly builders with minimal carbon footprints is very much the need […]
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Home lighting plays a major role in creating the atmosphere of the home. Proper lighting scheme can fetch a great difference to the interior. Just like colours, lighting also reflects your personality. While the presence of proper home lighting helps you to shine and stay active throughout your stay in your home; lack of same […]
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Many people are not aware or pay very little attention to the walls when it comes to building a house. More than the frills like paint colours, interiors and the elevation; the structure is very important. There are many factors that need to be looked while building and bricks are the basic units Read More..
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A few months back, we had the misfortune of witnessing one of the worst natural disasters of this century… the Nepal Earthquake. The horrors suffered post the near apocalyptic destruction not only instils fear, but also, makes you realize the significant co-relation between earthquakes and building construction. The first thing that needs to be clear is […]
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Constructing a home that is strong enough to withstand any calamity and to protect its dwellers is the best thing that can ever happen in a person’s life. However, whether your building is earthquake proof or not, chances are, you may never be able to find out. Hence, knowing what to do during an earthquake becomes […]
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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 […]
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Using recyclable natural resources in construction is a major part in green architecture. But that’s not all. Sustainable architecture also facilitates natural ventilation and lighting and reduces dependency on external resources. For example, one could use green roof systems, which can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs at home. Green architecture also goes a long […]
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In the cost versus benefit race of green buildings, the owner wins, for the initial expenses are more than offset by the energy, water, waste positive home. For years, man has been exploiting nature in the hope of achieving a superior existence. Thereby, promoting imbalances in the earth’s ecology. Rampant deforestation to accommodate an ever-increasing […]
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The Indian Construction Industry has been experiencing evolutionary changes since last few decades. Moreover, the recent emphasis on developing smart cities and industrial corridors has naturally made way for the inception of ‘smart homes’ and ‘smart living’. With this boom, it is essential to keep ourselves up to date with the latest innovations in the […]
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