WFM interacted with Mr. Prabhakaran to know more about the market for uPVC windows in India compared to other window materials, the advantages of uPVC as a material for façade...
Building façades are a fusion of fenestrations, architectural elements, materials, and budget considerations. The design of fenestrations plays an important role in making a building energy-efficient with the appropriate placement...
Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group has announced the opening of its first exclusive partner showroom in Maharashtra’s Nagpur. The inauguration ceremony took place on 8th June,...
Exterior cladding is the first point of contact and the first protection layer between the external environment and the indoors. Therefore, it plays a very crucial role. Exterior cladding materials...
Architecture practice Foster + Partners has won the competition to design the Xicen Science and Technology Center, located between Shanghai and Huzhou in China. Through a mixed-use program that mixes...
The façade plays an important role in a building as it is the primary interface between the interior and exterior. The façade therefore becomes the crucial element that manages entry...
What is the size of the present architectural glass market globally and in India? [caption id="attachment_56363" align="alignleft" width="200"] SUHEL KACHWALA, Managing Director, FG Glass[/caption] Suhel Kachwala: The global market for...
What should be the approach for a solid fire-safe design considering the materials, design and technologies? We have to strictly follow the fire code of the country. In the Middle...
If you are involved in the design and construction of building façades, you may be aware of the importance of sealing around windows and façade interfaces. These are the areas...
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary architecture, glass façades stand as iconic symbols of modernity, sophistication, and connectivity with the surrounding environment. However, amidst the growing discourse on sustainability in...
As smart building technologies become more prevalent, how do you see façades integrating with these systems to enhance overall building performance? Smart technologies today are not just prevalent but have...
Imagine a city where buildings weren’t just concrete giants, but canvases lit by a symphony of colours and movement. This is the magic of dynamic façade lighting, the transformative technology...
Building a greenhouse allows you to control the environment for growing plants. One of the most important considerations when constructing a greenhouse is choosing the right cladding material. The cladding...
Following several fires in residential tower blocks in London and other UK cities, the most tragic being the Grenfell Tower fire of June 2017, major inquiries have been conducted or...
In modern architecture, with its evolving designs, materials, and complex structures shaping urban landscapes, ensuring fire protection poses a challenge. The integration of glass façades and other glazed structures presents...
Polycab Experience Centre Polycab Experience Centre is located in Halol – the industrial hub of Gujarat, close to Vadodara. The project aims to bring 3 primary programs– a corporate office,...