As Indian cities grow louder, denser and more climate-stressed, fenestration has moved from a decorative afterthought to a defining performance system within the building envelope. Windows and glazed openings are...
The construction industry is currently undergoing a major digital transformation, and adapting to this shift has become increasingly important, especially for professionals working in architecture, engineering, and façade systems. Today,...
Bakul Chandra is an architectural design strategist and mentor with over three decades of experience in shaping healthcare, institutional, and urban environments across India. As the Founding Partner at Renascent...
The façade has long been architecture's most visible statement — but in the wake of catastrophic global fire incidents, it has also become its most scrutinised. As buildings grow taller,...
The façade of a public building is far more than a surface – it is the institution’s most sustained conversation with its city, its climate, and the people it serves. ...
Key Highlights Cavity spaces can act as chimneys during a fire, accelerating vertical flame spread by continuously drawing in fresh oxygen. Façade fire performance depends on the entire assembly, as...
Airports are among the most demanding building typologies in contemporary architecture. They are public gateways - the first and last impressions of a city, a region, and a nation. Their...
An airport is one of the most complex products of architecture. It encapsulates a complex terminal operation between airlines, the team managing the terminal, and the passengers in a built...
In today’s architectural landscape, exterior materials are expected to deliver not just visual appeal but also durability and resilience against harsh environmental conditions. Exterra stands out as a premium exterior...
In architecture, façade design plays a critical role not just in defining the visual identity of a building but in shaping its performance, user experience, and environmental impact. Among many...
The façade has long been architecture's most visible statement—but today, it is so much more than a surface. As buildings face mounting pressure to perform against climate challenges, energy targets,...
The traditional boundary between a building’s interior and the outside world is vanishing. No longer viewed as a static “box” or a purely decorative layer, the modern facade has evolved...
Fenestrations today are largely treated as neutral apertures, reduced to performance values and visual transparency. Windows are expected to disappear, letting light in without altering it, and comfort is measured...
The Indian architectural market is evolving rapidly. Contemporary design now demands expansive glazing, minimal visible aluminium sections, effortless movement, and long-term reliability—particularly in large-format openings. Responding to this demand, STAC...
Fenestration In India: Why Execution Defines Success More Than Products It is not merely a headline, but a reality increasingly evident across the industry. In India’s fenestration sector, conversations often...
A few years ago, a premium high-rise project in Mumbai required an acoustic assessment. The developer had done what was believed to be the right thing. Every apartment had double-glazed...