The construction industry in India integrates a variety of locally sourced materials. This highly depends on the kind of construction, which range from ‘Kuccha’ mud houses to modern urban infrastructures that use high-end materials. The pressing problem with the industry is, however, the way the source materials are obtained. Sand mining, open fly ash factories, […]

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The construction industry is the second largest contributor to India’s GDP. Not only does it accompany huge economic potential but is also among the biggest employment providers. According to government reports, the sector was valued over $126 billion in 2016 and it continues on a steady growth path. It is expected that the value of […]

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Following China, India is the second largest manufacturer of bricks across the globe. No wonder, this very building material holds so much of importance in the Indian architecture. India alone produces over 10 percent of the bricks which are globally produced and has about 1,40,000 brick-making enterprises, who account for 250 billion brick masonry units […]

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As the world is getting smarter, so is increasing, its need for electricity. Modern homes and offices are integrated with more number of electrical appliances than it was a decade ago. This makes power very costly. It wouldn’t have been an inconvenience if we had been able to pace the march towards modernity with the […]

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Sustainable or green building structures are designed, built, and operated in an ecological manner. They are created with a motive, to protect the health of the occupants, improve productivity, and make efficient use of energy, water, and natural resources. Among all these, efficient use of natural light is one of the most important components of […]

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A single drop of water may not seem very significant, but billions and billions of such drops go on to making the Ocean. Similarly, every single brick plays a pivotal role in forming strong foundation when you are constructing your house.  Over time, bricks appeared, gained eminence, lost importance and then came back to the […]

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The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources, hence there is this huge need to design structures that have minimal environmental impacts. Green and sustainable buildings are an upcoming concept and the need for the present-day construction industry in India. Over the past few decades, more and more builders and architects […]

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With the relentless need for espousing more and more sustainable practices in building construction, ultimately to evade the corrosion happening to the environment, constructing “Green Buildings” have become indispensable. But sadly, in India, this concept is largely overlooked and hence they are still not a very common phenomenon in the country. Despite this coarse fact, […]

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