Cladding in construction is a material applied on the exterior walls to provide a skin or layer. It provides a degree of thermal insulation and weather resistance and also improves...
In an interview with Monnanda Appaiah Managing Director at Wienerberger India, he spoke about his company, their business in the Indian market, their sustainable and future-ready solutions for new-age constructions,...
What are the 4 key trends in exterior wall cladding? Modern and innovative materials such as exterior grade laminates (as per EN438-6), fibre reinforced concrete, metal claddings (zinc, copper, and...
In an interaction with Abdulmajid Karanouh (International Director and Head of Interdisciplinary Design & Innovation) from Drees & Sommer spoke about his journey, and shared his views on the current...
Stone cladding of buildings has always been part of the architectural design for thousands of years. Its aesthetics and a sense of permanence have made it a popular material amongst...
Façade is one of the most crucial parts of a building and adds a visual outlook as an effect on the entire building’s design. A building façade has many layers...
What are Your Views on the Growing Demand of Glass in Building Envelope? DAMAC Towers by Paramount Hotels & Resorts Dubai is clad by a Variety of Guardian Glass Coated...
What is meant by a Sustainable and Efficient Fenestration? What are the characteristics and key features of sustainable façades and fenestration? Ideally, all fenestration should have a small carbon footprint...
Classic Marble Company (CMC) has introduced its latest porcelain slabs , offering – Calacatta Nero. Launched under the Quadra range of design surfaces, the Calacatta Nero is a sombre white...
The construction industry is on the cusp of a new age, with the advent of fresh and innovative technologies that are revamping the sector. Companies today have adapted to this...
This article is an outcome of our enormous interaction with government officials in infrastructure sector. Principally, they are civil engineers and architects engrossed in policy making and implementation. Their key...
Greenlam, one of the market leaders in decorative laminates in the Asian continent, offers an exclusive range of exterior grade compact laminate cladding that are specially designed to beautify your...
Established in 1981, Sikka Associates Architects (SAA) is recognised as an important architectural practice in our country, not only for its rich and varied projects but for its rapid growth over recent...
South-Asia’s leading show on fenestration, aluminium extrusion, glass and glazing industry, was held successfully at the MMRDA Exhibition Centre, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai from 6th to 9th December 2018. The 10th...
Alstone has introduced Alstone Water Proof Ply, for the first time in Asia. The product is manufactured from ingredients like rice husk, PVC, calcium and additives. The uniqueness of water...
What are the structural roles of cladding? Depending upon the architectural design of the building, the external cladding can play a significant role in the structural design of a building....