Porotherm hollow bricks are smart walling material that peruses the advantages of natural clay. These are perforated hollow bricks, which can be either horizontally perforated (HP) or vertically perforated (VP). The fact that they are made of natural substances and are hollow from inside makes them far more efficient than the traditional solid bricks and […]

Real estate property owners and developers are progressing at a rapid pace to offer innovative residential properties at lucrative prices. The buyers need to judge the construction quality of the house before investing in such projects. A property may appear to be attractive from the exterior but probing into the inherent strength of the building […]

Maladzyechna Exploration is the engine that drives innovation. Innovation drives economic growth. So let’s all go exploring. – Edith Widder Innovation is the key to evolution and development, be it any field of work. With the growth of technology this innovation has reached a new high. Like other spheres construction industry too has seen the […]

When you start feeling your house is never quite as warm as you would like and you aren’t sure why the answer definitely lies behind your walls. Well, before you rush out and buy a new air-conditioner or electric heater have a look around your home. Practically in today’s housing market, energy-efficient walls are no […]

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 […]

Have you ever paid attention to “Air Quality”? Well, when it comes to air quality, most of us think of air pollution, car emissions, and smog. But, that isn’t all, it’s just a part of it, air quality can be broadly classified into indoor and outdoor, and “Indoor Air” can be deadlier than the outdoor […]

A home without windows is quite hard to imagine, isn’t it? Windows sustain abundant abuse all over the year, they withstand heavy rains, bear high temperatures, stand against strong winds and snow. But what’s significant here is that they let in natural light to flood your indoors, let in air to keep it fresh and […]

Real Estate is, by and large, seen as a Man’s Domain…in fact most industries are, but Real Estate, in particular, has a reputation for being very male dominated. From project or site engineers to Architects, to Chief engineers to Builders to Contractors…construction and real estate has been predominantly an arena which has accommodated the male […]

After agriculture, the construction industry in India is the 2nd largest employer and contributor to economic activity. Unfortunately, this sector is very hazardous and contributes towards a maximum number of accidents, deaths, and illness to the workers. This fact holds true for other developed countries as well. According to Hämäläinen et al. (2010), accident statistics […]

Classroom studies are undoubtedly an essential part in academic industry. But for a future architect who wishes to confidently take pride in his dedication and skills, things are never limited to four walls of architecture classrooms in universities. What become more evident are the things that cannot be taught in the classes. Years of work […]

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most commonly used green building rating system that is accepted and recognized globally. There are LEED-certified buildings all over the world that is used for residential as well as commercial purposes. A LEED certification is not only a framework for highly efficient, healthy, and cost-saving green […]

‘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 […]

Civil engineering is raving up fast with new innovative building materials being made rapidly. From sealants to adhesives, from wall solutions to roofing, it is getting environmental friendly as well as technological based with every invention, which is the need of the hour. Innovative building materials are imperative for better management of the construction process […]

Walls serve the vital purpose of keeping a building up and giving it protection against external weather conditions. At the same time, they also divide spaces within the building. They have multiple purposes and correspondingly varied functional requirements. The most important are: Strength  Stability Durability Weather resistance Fire resistance  Heat insulation Sound insulation  Privacy and […]