What are the next innovations expected in the door & window hardware? Automation and smart windows are the future. Like any other industry, it would take time to incorporate technology into the hardware and make foolproof solutions, but a lot of initiatives have been taken all over the world towards this. The biggest challenge in this would be after sale service as it is a new subject and that will have to be dealt with care. The price of these products would slowly normalise with scale and more trained human resources to tackle the after-sale service. One family hardware - same design across different windows & doors is going to be the new norm and way of selecting hardware. This adds to the aesthetics and uniformity of design. How important is the correct hardware in façade & fenestration? [caption id="attachment_49485" align="alignright" width="290"] PEGO Hardware[/caption] Windows & doors are made of...

In an interesting interaction with Karan Shah Founder & Partner, PEGO Hardware sharing about their journey and milestones, their product range and architectural hardware industry at large in India. What lead to the origin of the brand PEGO? [caption id="attachment_49416" align="alignleft" width="300"] Fenestration Hardware of high durability[/caption] The organisation has always worked very closely with window manufacturers. In 2007 I happened to visit the fenestration exhibition ZAK and I realised that there was a tremendous vacuum in the architectural hardware availability in India. The fenestration industry in India was also taking off at that time with demand being there for architectural hardware solutions. It made me dig deep into this and that lead to the origin of PEGO in 2008. With initial years spent in aluminium hardware, the organization slowly ventured into uPVC Door & Window Hardware in 2012 and started adding more products to its portfolio. And then the...

Karan Shah is the Founder of PEGO Hardware, a leading aluminium & uPVC door and window hardware brand in India. The brand PEGO has created a niche for itself in the fenestration industry in India. A Shri Ram Commerce Alumini, his passion for Doors & Windows is infectious. It shows in his active involvement in various industry platforms. They have offices in Delhi & Coimbatore, and sales representatives in various parts of India. PEGO recently completed its 13 years of brand presence in aluminium & uPVC door & window hardware. Innovation is integral to the ethos of the company and the same reflects in its products and trade practices. With a strong in-house testing facility, all their products are in conformity with international quality standards. The USP of PEGO is its ability to address the need of the industry and various stakeholders with respect to hardware solutions through its products....

Aravind Manohar has over 8 years of experience in door hardware specification, business development, and new market development. He is an active member of Door and Hardware Institute, the USA since 2015. He has worked extensively with AHJs, contractors, and architects in the Middle East, India, and the Asia Pacific, assisting and advising the various stakeholders on matters relating to new products, standards, testing, and code compliance.

Anil Sinha has over 25 years of experience out of which more than 12 years are in the fenestration industry. Anil’s journey in the office automation industry began 20 years ago, and has worked for turnkey interior, and office and home furniture. His experience has taken him through organisations like New Mack Systems, Doorset, Bush International, and McCoy (current) where he has worked covering the entire gamut of the turnkey interior, office and home furniture, wooden door window hardware, architectural hardware, uPVC doors and windows, including, fabrication and installation.

More than ever, modern building projects can benefit from the use of certified products, writes Daniel May, Director of Consort Architectural Hardware. The needs of modern building environments have evolved. Throughout the construction process, decision makers are more commonly deliberating on themes such as innovation, accessibility and sustainability. And that’s not mentioning the renewed focus on building safety and performance, succeeding heightened concerns. [caption id="attachment_49207" align="alignleft" width="181"] Glass hardware: Along the supply chain, the durability of hardware products is the key[/caption] As the collective commitment towards these topics grows, it is as vital as ever for design professionals to deliver reliable, quality materials and hardware on their projects. Architectural hardware, for example, is one of the most heavily used elements within a building environment, and a typical busy door can be used 150 times each day. Door hardware plays a pivotal role in a building’s operational network and its fire...

Tony J Perayil is one of the senior most employees of Kinlong Hardware India Pvt Ltd and has played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of the brand in South India. He is an expert in mega project handling and a key force in airport projects undertaken by Kinlong India.

Post Covid, with the hybrid work pattern, people are seeking more comfortable living spaces since they are spending increased amount of time in their personal abode. This stresses the newfound importance of natural lighting and ventilation, which dictates wider openings and slimmer profiles. Giesse – a well-known brand from Tyman International for high-performance hardware for aluminium windows and doors, addresses both of those issues thanks to its range of concealed hinges, “C.H.I.C.”, and minimal handles, “Supra7”, the perfect hardware for contemporary minimal windows; and also with its micro-ventilation system, the natural ventilation setting as standard on all Giesse tilt-and-turn kits. [caption id="attachment_49167" align="alignleft" width="300"] Schlegel Q-LON seals[/caption] New buildings have to account for the wellbeing of the elderly, being it advanced home automation or general simplicity of use when it comes to windows and doors. This is also driven by the increased availability of new technologies that are creating different...

Deepak Chugh is the Managing Director of LGF Sysmac India Pvt. Ltd., a dynamic company, launched in 2000, offering architectural hardware solutions and fabrication equipment to the fenestration industry for over 22 years. Whether it is introducing customised façade lighting to the Indian market, to setting up new fabrication units for aluminium or uPVC windows and doors or giving solutions for hardware for aluminium and uPVC windows and doors and façade operables (including automation in smoke and natural ventilation), a focused approach is what drives him. He is a qualified Mechanical Engineer from Nagpur University. Today LGF Sysmac not only has a pan India presence but is also successfully operating in neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Middle East with a vision to have a footprint on all the continents by 2025, growth is the keyword.

The ECO PASS SKY axxent barrier-free threshold ECO PASS SKY axxent from SIEGENIA combines barrier-free access to the outside with a zero-barrier threshold and unique design benefits, turning large timber-aluminium elements into eyecatchers. This begins with an optical adaptation of the threshold to the frame material with the aid of a doubling into which the running rail is discreetly integrated. End-users benefit from a valuable appearance without any steps with regard to aesthetics and barrier freedom, this threshold sets standards for lift and slide elements. The cube design of the sash cover caps fulfils the highest aesthetic demands. The streamlined metal covers provide value down to the last detail. With only two millimetres on show, they are barely visible and are convincing due to their invisible fixing. [caption id="attachment_48677" align="alignleft" width="217"] ECO PASS SKY axxent from SIEGENIA: turning large timber-aluminium elements into eyecatchers[/caption] Just as elegant is the style drain...

In an exclusive interview with  Sam Robinson Managing Director - Middle East, India & South East Asia, Hydro Building Systems talked about the journey of Technal, the products they offer in the market, the benefits of their products, and so on, checkout the excerpts here Please brief us on the history and objective behind the formation of your company. Created in Toulouse in 1960, TECHNAL®, a French brand is part of the Hydro group. In the Middle East, the company has its headquarters ‘Hydro Building Systems Middle East’ in Bahrain, which mainly operates in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, and supports the South Asia region mainly India and South East Asia. With over 40 years of experience and around 100 people in Bahrain & Dubai offices, it is also the technical hub for the South Asia region for Hydro Building Systems. [caption id="attachment_48274" align="alignnone"...

An Interesting interview with Ar. Sumit Dhawan Founder & Principal Architect, Cityspace '82 Architects talks about his journey over the years, major projects, and his design principles. He also explains the key factors to consider while designing façades for various types of projects, on choosing materials for façades and the latest technologies applied to attain the most sustainable buildings. Hers is the excerpt from the interview Please tell us about your practice and its growth over the years? I started a solitary practice directly after completing B.Arch in the year 2005 and founded Cityspace’82 Architects. My childhood passion for architecture manifested my perseverance and belief which lead me to practice unconditional hard work. I got my first project immediately after the completion of my internship in the last year of college. The project was a 500 Sq yd residence in Gurugram assigned to me by a friend’s father Mr. Bhutani,...

How do you perceive the Indian market as of now when it comes to windows and façades? The system windows industry is just 12 to 15 years old effectively and is still in evolving phase. At present, people are becoming more and more aware of the benefits of high-quality windows and the sustainability they provide for years after their installation. So, this is a good sign for the industry for upcoming times. Also, this industry is expanding to tier 2 and 3 cities, which again is an indication of exponential growth in coming times for the industry. How has your company Spectrum Windows evolved over the years? [caption id="attachment_47745" align="alignleft" width="217"] A view that is beautiful and energy-efficient - made possible with products from Spectrum[/caption] Spectrum is a 10-year-old company. In earlier times, service and customer satisfaction used to be a challenge. The very foundation of Spectrum was laid on...

The siding hardware ECO SLIDE from SIEGENIA saves valuable space in interior rooms, provides energy efficiency and gives fabricators a high degree of flexibility. With new options of use from PVC systems, SIEGENIA extends the freedom of action for window producers. powerful sliding hardware for windows and doors is now also available in versions for many profile systems. SIEGENIA has developed product-platforms in which profiles and hardware are mutually coordinated for this purpose. [caption id="attachment_47688" align="alignleft" width="150"] The ECO SLIDE sliding hardware from SIEGENIA is convincing due to its easy operation, high compression and perfect use of space[/caption] Fabricators appreciate the clear, cost-effective fabrication. The number of hardware components is minimal, their arrangement well thought out and designed for rational production processes. Additional strengths of ECO SLIDE are the easy, quick on-site assembly, the easy suspension of the sash. Energy-Efficient Space Saver The ECO SLIDE sliding hardware combines the easy...

“Future Façades will be Much Advanced than We Have Ever Known” Imagine being in a world that has its façade components 3d printed, dismantled, and reused in another project. A design to be generated through computational programming while incorporating passive designs and eco-friendly fabrication methods. High-performing façades with smart materials that can be responsive with their shape, properties, and orientation to act according to climate conditions. It is Time for Design Customisation Based on Intelligent Data, Complex Requirements, and Regulative Constraints (Custom designed BIM/ Parametric) The software can be used to automate repetitive tasks easily. You can use new software that has BIM, climatic analysis, and simulation all integrated into one place. BIM is the process adopted for years to replace the non-informative 3d models. It’s applied to provide information about cost, fabrication, and transportation data into the model. It also can be parametrized that you can change its profiles,...

Sun Estates builds luxury homes in pristine locations in Goa. Sohonos is built-in Nerul, Goa amidst beautiful backwaters. The location ensures privacy, access to nature, lush surroundings, and yet an easy breeze to walk to the beach. Sohonos is designed by New York-based architect David Ruff who has designed some of the most premium villas worldwide. [caption id="attachment_45968" align="alignright" width="500"] At Sun Estates, great emphasis is placed on designing the doors and windows[/caption] Every property built by SunEstates places importance on the façade and fenestration design. The façade is the “first impression” of a property and also has the power of “recognition”, of finally making us feel at home. Fenestration and façade design plays a very important role as they define the scale, aesthetics, and architectural language of the project. Beyond the functional and aesthetic aspects, fenestration also has other impacts on the people using the spaces. Light, shadows, ventilation...