Turner, a North America-based international construction Services Company, is known for working in diverse markets undertaking complex projects. The company has more than 5,200 employees who work on more than 1,200 projects each year that vary from design/build to procurement services Face to Faceto building information modeling to lean construction. Turner Group´s project management consultancy, Turner International, completes 50 years of its global presence. The Company has been serving the Indian market since the last eight years and is involved in few major projects in Delhi, Mumbai and Gujarat. [caption id="attachment_38402" align="alignright" width="192"] Mark A. Boyle (Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer, Turner Construction Company)[/caption] WFM interviewed Abrar Sheriff (President & CEO, Turner International LLC), Jairam Panch (Managing Director of Turner India and Vice President of Turner International LLC, USA) and, Mark A. Boyle (Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer, Turner Construction Company) at an event celebrating...

A 20’ tall pivoted door (given name of “Giraffe” Door) in Burma Teak wood that opens effortlessly welcomes guests to the double heights space well lit by pergola covered skylight. 83’ long skylight throughout the residence binds all functions together like a spine. All public areas interconnect each other with large fenestrations that can be opened to merge connecting spaces. Exposed concrete is used as primary material of construction. West and south facing external walls of bedrooms area are cladded with Navonna Beige Travertino handpicked from quarry in Tivoli (Rome), Italy. Garden facing (east side) public areas of the residence are fully glazed. Thermally insulated Aluminium fenestration system is used with security glass throughout the residence. All the lights and electrical switches in the expo [caption id="" align="alignright" width="392"] All public areas interconnect each other with large fenestrations[/caption] sed RCC walls and ceiling are finalized at the drawing stage and...

“Why should I get an independent agency to conduct on site tests on a tested façade or window when it has already been tested at a lab and certified?” A curtain wall façade, aluminium window or door is made up of several components which are cut, fabricated and assembled at a factory before it is installed at the project site. The manufacturers of each component which forms a part of the window would have issued test certificates for their specific product quality but how the component as a part of a system perform yet remains untested. If the developer chooses to use a window or door system from a system supplier which has already been tested for certain specifications and the test certificates are submitted as proof of performance. However the window fabricated by the manufacturer in the country of origin and the quality of fabricated window by the approved...

The 7th edition of the Zak Aluminium Extrusions Expo, 12th edition of Zak Doors & Windows Expo, and 13th edition of the Zak Glass Technology Expo took place from 10 - 13 December 2015 at MMRDA Exhibition Centre, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, bringing together thousands of professionals from the Glass, Doors & Windows, and Aluminium to network, learn and do business. Zak Glass Technology Expo 2015, India’s and South Asia’s leading fair for glass and glazing technologies, was held on 10 - 13 December 2015 at MMRDA Exhibition Centre, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai. With 13 years of development, the event constituted 3 concurrent fairs — the 7th Zak Aluminium Extrusions Expo, the 12th Zak Doors & Windows Expo, and the 13th Zak Glass Technology Expo. This grandest event in the Asian glass industry report was organized by the Zak Trade Fair and Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading tradeshow and exhibition...

Tell us about Aluplast and your business in India Aluplast is a family owned business and the brand is already in the market for more than 30 years. We are global players with sales offices and plants all over the world. Aluplast manufactures highly innovative uPVC doors and window systems, which are well-known and adopted worldwide. Aluplast started their business in India in 2008 and now is a well-integrated business. I am a plastic engineer with a background on glass. That has given us some advantage. Aluplast was established in India when the business activity in the sector was all time low. How did you survive against the odds and now established as one of the most successful players in the field? Though we started as a small business in India, we created our own niche through our quality products and service. The market will get segmented on the basis...

Green” seems to be the buzzword these days. All building components need to conform to green design principles, and the façade is no exception. The building envelope falls under heavy scrutiny, as it is generally seen, often justifiably, as a very significant element in the design of a green building. In fact, this is recognised by the majority of green building rating systems (LEED®, Greenmark, BREEAM, etc.). But prior to delving into the subject of whether it is possible to design and build a green façade, the first question to tackle is what is meant by “green façade”. The term can be taken literally as referring to a façade that includes an element of greenery, such as plants that creep up the façade or large planters running along the building envelope. While these strategies help provide a pleasant natural appearance to the buildings, allowing them to blend within their environment...

Historically, architects the world over have employed various shading devices and strategies to control the environment within buildings, particularly when designing for hot-arid or hot-humid climates. From the jaalis, jharokhas and chajjas of traditional Indian architecture to the brise soleil of modernists like Le Corbusier, shading devices on buildings are everywhere in our cities and towns. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="350"] Shading system: Vertical Rigid Louver System (VRLS) staggered[/caption] In recent times, however, with the growing pressure on land in urban areas and rising real estate prices, deep overhangs on the perimeter of buildings have gradually been edged out by wafer thin façade systems that allow the builder to maximize usable floor space. This is true particularly for speculative buildings. This often means that indoor spaces are left “unprotected” and more vulnerable to extremes of heat and cold, and in our context, need to be cooled artificially all year round. This...

KALCO, a 22-year-old company in the field of manufacturing aluminium products for architectural designing, is all about improving the health and well-being of individuals through green solutions. They are committed to developing, promoting and marketing energy-efficient solutions through their aluminium architectural products for people across the globe. They address this challenge with their Green Products and focus on Green Innovation. Their energy-efficient products like Thermal Break Systems, Aluminium-Wood systems, BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic systems) are an ideal combination of innovative design and unique properties contributing to a Green world that leaves a lighter footprint on the conservation of the environment, while at the same time providing cost-effective, low-maintenance and long-lasting products for architectural needs with U value up to 1.2 W/m2K as against the recommended U value of 3.3 W/m2K or less by Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Also, the value of acoustic insulation in our systems is achievable up to...

Andreas Engelhardt, Director, Schüco International, explains how his company achieves excellence under the umbrella of a strong brand through certified quality and award-winning design and has the edge over other brands in India. Excerpts from the interview with WFM : WFM: Please tell us about yourself and your company - Schüco. AE: I am a businessman and have over 30 years of professional experience, 25 of which have been in managerial positions for different companies, including some firms also involved in the construction industry. Together with its worldwide network of partners, architects, specifiers and investors, Schüco creates sustainable building envelopes that focus on people and their needs in harmony with nature and technology. Windows, doors and façade solutions from Schüco meet the highest requirements in terms of design, comfort and security, whilst simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions through energy efficiency, thereby conserving natural resources. The company and its metal and PVC-U...

In a rendezvous with WFM, Architect Arunjot Singh Bhalla, Managing Director, RSP Design Consultants India Pvt. Ltd, spoke about his company’s Indian operations, evolving designs and trends in façades and fenestration, and much more. WFM:Please give us a brief introduction of your firm and few of your recently completed important projects? Arunjot Singh Bhalla: RSP Design Consultants India Pvt. Ltd is an International Design Company with close to 60 years of successful track record in a diversified range of projects. The Indian operation of RSP Design was established in February 1996 with Bangalore as its main office and over the years we have forged a competent team of over 370 professionals in 5 offices across India. As Project Consultants, RSP Design provides multi-disciplinary Design Services including master planning, building planning & design, interiors, MEP and landscape design services for a wide range of projects in the institutional, residential, commercial, IT...

Young and dynamic, Hussein Chiniwala (Managing Director, Alfa Facade Systems Pvt. Ltd) is enthusiastic with an outgoing and engaging personality. He worked throughout College to partially self-finance his education. Hussein has demonstrated leadership strengths and a proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines. He possesses outstanding communication skills, a passion for excellence, and a contagious enthusiasm. He has the ability to establish strong working relationships with other traders, developers, architects as well as staff. Tenacious and resourceful; Hussein will work any hours necessary and will always find a way to get project done on time/on budget. Zoher Chiniwala and Hussein Chiniwala spoke to Windows & Façade Magazine (WFM) about their company, products, manufacturing facilities, services and their future plans & endeavours. [caption id="attachment_32411" align="alignnone" ]Project: Cyber Towers; Client: Magarpatta Township Development; Architect: Space Designer Syndicate  WFM: Please give us a brief background of your...

French decorative insert door panels designer and market leader EURADIF unveiled many innovative products in the market. EURADIF has developed France’s extensive line of decorative panels for PVC and Aluminium main doors for the past 20 years. EURADIF insert door panels for main doors which are easy to set up. During the production of a window, manufacturers use their own uPVC or Aluminum frame and insert the glazing which is held by a bead. To produce a door with a beaded panel, the double glazing needs to be replaced by the insert door panel. Insert Door Panels for uPVC Doors Insert door panels are available from 20 to 60 mm in thickness. Different types are available to suit the products of profile manufacturers in the market (DECEUNINCK, KÖMMERLING Windows, REHAU Polymer, VEKA, LESSO, etc.). The insert door panels are all adaptable with all profiles, regardless of the thickness. Another advantage...

Kohinoor Square Tower, Kohinoor Group, Mumbai Kohinoor Square Tower, Kohinoor Group at Mumbai, India is planned as a mixed-use commercial high-rise tower. The source of inspiration for the design concept is the meaning of the name Kohinoor: mountain of light. Kohinoor is also the name of the largest diamond in the world -the hardest substance found in nature. At 52 stories, one of the towers will be among India’s tallest office buildings. The structure comprises a concrete core and post-tensioned concrete slab and spandrel beams. The tower's design objectives challenge the typical glass office building with the abstract pattern created by diamond geometry and triangulation. The triangular shapes are layered onto the building's mass and façades, through clearly defined planes and opposites: void and solid, opacity and transparency. The glass surfaces of the Kohinoor Square Tower are an abstract pattern inspired by the geometry and triangulation of a diamond. Technological...

Samskruti Hoysala Boutique Apartments, Bangalore Project by Archinova_Environs Panaji, Goa. About the architect: [caption id="" align="alignright" width="340"] Samskruti Hoysala Boutique Apartments, Bangalore[/caption] Poonam Verma Mascaren has is an architect, a conservationist and an environ-activist, with a keen interest in traditional architecture. She is engaged in unravelling and reviving the inherent wisdom of traditional building technology as she believes traditional buildings offer a generically green option. Her Goa-based, award winning firm Archinova_Environs has climate and context-sensitive architecture as its corner stone. Their Project Samskruti Hoysala boutique apartments -has been awarded -‘Best Green Building Project of the Year 2014’ at Worldwide Achievers Real-estate Awards, ‘Best Luxury Property 2015’ at the Global Quality Awards forum, ‘Best Concept and Architecture Award for 2014-15’ at National Real Estate Awards, and Vishwakarma Best Residential Project of the year 2015 by CIDC. An architect and a post-graduate from University of York, U.K. (Charles Wallace Fellow) in Conservation...

Event Location : The Indian Façade & Fenestration Association (IFFA) Mumbai, 13 December 2013 Will inform about the right practices in façade & fenestration Will advice on correct contract conditions, specification, risk & insurance Highlighting important techniques for design, fabrication & installation Mumbai, 13 December 2013: The Indian Façade & Fenestration Association (IFFA)launched the draft contents of the façade & fenestration guidelines for India at the 10th Zak Doors & Window Expo on 13th December 2013. The guidelines once ready will be the first of its kind in India, which will help the whole industry in adopting and executing the best practices in façade & fenestration.The guideline will contain the A-Z of façade & fenestration ranging from curtain wall to doors to windows to skylights & all related products. This guideline will not only apprise about design & fabrication, but will emphasize on the correct contract conditions, specifications, risk& insurance, testing,...

Since the time immemorial there have been endless discussions and debates on the system to be used for doors and windows in a building – Commercial /residential / so on and so forth. Initially wood has been the architectural favorite. The warmth, the colour, the grain, in short simply the life a wooden window brings to a window opening is remarkable and unmatched. But, it comes with its own limitations. Its sensitivity to harsh climatic conditions, its proneness to various degradation factors vis-à-vis moisture, salty air, woodworms, and adverse environmental effects of timber harvesting led to the exploration of various alternative materials. Then arrived aluminium. Fast forward a few years, another technological advancement called uPVC windows. Along with this commenced the unending battle of Systems. Try searching the ‘Google’ master for aluminium and/or PVC and like a skilled magician he takes out 16500 results in mere .34 seconds from under...