Reflections on a Shiny Façade
Posted on: May 31, 2019
Despite a growing obsession with the sleek, all-glass aesthetic in architecture, floor-to-ceiling glass walls are not a good thing in…
Time to Turn Tall Building Design Upside...
Posted on: May 30, 2019
Full glazing in tall residential buildings is not necessary, and likely to cause overheating problems, according to BuroHappold’s experts. “You…
U & SHGC Values: Impact on Energy C...
Posted on: May 30, 2019
U & SHGC Values: Impact on Energy Consumption India is the second most populated country in the world with nearly…
Our Mission is Defined In ” Live b...
Posted on: May 30, 2019
Established in 1981, Sikka Associates Architects (SAA) is recognised as an important architectural practice in our country, not only for its rich…
Sustainable Green Façade for Better Per...
Posted on: April 5, 2019
Far more than an aesthetic cover, a Green façade plays a major role in reducing building energy consumption and improving…
Intelligent Glass Façades for Sustainab...
Posted on: April 2, 2019
Sustainable. That’s perhaps the most spoken buzzword in architectural circles today. With climate change trending all social media, an increasing…
Facades of The Future: Materials & ...
Posted on: March 28, 2019
No doubt, façades are the most important building element from both the user's and the architect’s point of view. They…
Adaptive, Sustainable Urban Façades
Posted on: February 14, 2019
According to the United Nations, more than one-half of the world's population now lives in urban areas. Urbanisation is increasing…
Passive Design Considerations in an Ener...
Posted on: March 8, 2018
Buildings in India were traditionally built with a high thermal mass (brick, stone masonry) and used natural ventilation as their…
Everyone Deserves a Healthy Indoor Clima...
Posted on: January 8, 2018
Offices, schools, hospitals and rest homes are – just as homes – intended to provide people with a suitable working,…
Energy Conscious Façade
Posted on: September 8, 2017
Modern architecture is influenced heavily by a commitment towards beautifully designed exteriors and the sustainability of the design. Energy consumption…
Solar Window System to Reduce Energy Con...
Posted on: August 29, 2017
Renewable sources of energy, such as sunlight, provide opportunities for conservation of energy in various geographic areas. This type of…
Dynamic Forms & Patterns Unilever H...
Posted on: August 29, 2017
With the advent of digital design documentation, the last decade has witnessed a significant departure from patterned linear geometries to…
An Efficient Approach towards Building S...
Posted on: August 14, 2017
WFM: Tell us briefly the purpose of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the GRIHA Council. Sanjay Seth (SS):…
Future of BIPV
Posted on: August 11, 2017
Global market for Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is projected to grow from a current low of US$5B to a high of…
A Quieter Office Space
Posted on: August 9, 2017
Productivity, well-being and happy employees are all key considerations in the ideal office environment. With noise being high on the…