Let’s begin with, The Edge, a 40,000m² office building located in the Zuidas business district in Amsterdam. What makes the Edge exception? it’s the fact that it bagged 98 out of 100 points from BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology). Yes, The Edge worlds greenest office building and has been inspiring the world since […]

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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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A simple clay facade can enhance and transform the look of a building in a timeless and elegant way. It is simply an architectural wonder because not only it is durable and sustainable but also more energy efficient, which has a positive impact on the environment. Architects these days are hard-pressed to choose an ideal […]

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People, in general, have a tendency of neglecting the wall solutions when building a house. This often leads to unwanted expenses in the long run. One of the basic reason of this is we often overlook the important constituents and choose building materials based on price or suggestion from a local realtor, which often leads […]

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Jan 28, 2016, Bengaluru Marriott International & SAMHI JV launches the first ever integrated property – ‘Courtyard by Marriott’ and ‘Fairfield by Marriott’ in Bengaluru, wherein Marriott holds 33% stake and SAMHI owns 67% stake. This property is strategically located in Bengaluru’s IT hub of Outer Ring Road. Both are full service hotels and are […]

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Bangalore is a prominent IT hub, which attracts companies from across the globe. There has been an increasing demand in the construction industry, to meet the growing housing requirements. There are many skilled architects from Bangalore, who have been able to make a mark in the construction industry. They have a profusion of buildings to […]

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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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Argeton® was developed as a back-ventilated facade tile, cladding made from clay at the beginning of the 1980’s. The aim was to create a timeless modern façade with the unmistakable character of clay as a natural product. Today, almost 30 years later, the name Argeton® stands for quality, aesthetics and creativity. The success story is based on […]

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Clay facades The facade of your office building is the first thing that strikes the eyes of people visiting you. It speaks about the architect’s vision and it says a lot about your design choices. The kind of facade you opt for plays a major role in terms of making your office stand out aesthetically as […]

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