Building envelope forms a critical component of our built environment. This is the medium that communicates with nature around. Lighting, ventilation, thermal comfort and safety are the attributes, in addition...
Glass selection is an art of designers that requires a vast knowledge of a wide spectrum of skills varying from material sciences, energy impact, fabrications, practical aspects, etc. Glass specialists...
People spend 90% of their time inside a building - be it our homes, offices, schools, colleges, workplaces, etc. This makes it imperative to make buildings healthy and improve our...
The building industry consumes maximum fossil fuels and contributes most to global warming. Over usage of conventional building materials not only causes global warming but also adversely affects natural resources....
Façades play an important role in regulating natural heat generated by the sun. Sustainable façades can be defined as elevation designs that promote the use of green materials and conserve...
Comfort is a top priority! Generously proportioned window elements in passageways to terraces are becoming increasingly popular with homeowners. This applies in particular to lift-slide doors: with an opening width...
Canadian Wood’s latest webinar highlights the use of sustainably sourced wood species in manufacturing In continuation with the WOODINNOVATIONS series, Canadian Wood, the crown agency of the government of British...
The new evolutionDrive Plus+ parallel sliding system from Salamander impresses with its space saving sliding and ventilation convenience as well as its room opening effect thanks to generous glass surfaces....
Please tell us about Canadian Wood. FII popularly known as Canadian Wood in India, is a Crown agency of the government of British Columbia (B.C.), the westernmost province of Canada....
What is the importance of façade lighting? Abu Dhabi Global Market Square Façade lighting is used to highlight architectural lines, textures, and focus points. However, from dusk till dawn, lighting...
Façade lighting alters the appearance of a cityscape, draws attention, and attracts big crowds of tourists. It increases revenue and improves reputation. It also provides an economic incentive for investors...
Tell us about your practice and design approach? At EXS, our design solutions are well-formed after churning of ideas which target positive outcome for everyone involved. Our concepts are firmly...
An interesting interview featuring Ahmet Astal from Yale Middle East briefing about the company, it’s products in the market & so on. Read the excerpts below: Please brief our readers...
Located adjacent to the eastern gate to the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, Gensler’s design for a new mixed-use development captures the essence of the neighbourhood and the spirit of the...
A manufacturer will usually offer a 10- to 12- year guarantee that is assured by the specialist façade contractor, which totally depends on the façade material used. However, façade warranty...
In the region, the use of natural stone has become prevalent in most architectural designs. Over the last decade, this has become increasingly popular for façade use. Designers working towards...