The future of façades and fenestrations holds the promise of a remarkable transformation in the world of architecture & building design. As our cities evolve and environmental concerns become increasingly...
Wienerberger India has recently launched T Brick Façade Tiles, an innovative & premium terracotta brick façade tile that revolutionises façade architecture. Designed to redefine façade aesthetics and functionality, these tiles...
The importance of a functional, yet beautiful façade has never been more apparent. The façade not only ensures structural integrity but also defines the character of the building. There are...
In a conversation with Ar. Pramod Jain Founder, Creative Architects and Interiors (CAI), Chennai, he talks about his architectural practice CAI, their approach to the design process, sustainable façade and fenestration...
Façade claddings are evolving as time passes with their functional features being upgraded and their aesthetic getting more contemporary and smarter. Façades are the key elements to beautify our structures....
Building façades have always been a significant part of the building structure for both the architect/ designer and the builder. It acts as an interface between the interior and the...
In the contemporary world, a city is nothing but a culmination of multiple clusters of built entities. These built entities have ‘forms’, the exterior. The exterior/façade of the building is...
Common Causes of Fires in Buildings The potential reasons for fire to start are numerous. However, fire needs three elements to start, and a chain reaction to keep it going...
The building industry consumes maximum fossil fuels and contributes most to global warming. Over usage of conventional building materials not only causes global warming but also adversely affects natural resources....
Dholera smart housing is a research-oriented development with a sustainable vision. It is envisaged as a modular form of living spaces conceived by apartments with terraces providing intangible experiences within...
Tell us about the advancements in façade technologies & façade materials in the past 5 years? In recent times, there have been interesting experiments in façade technologies and materials. There...
In a candid conversation with WFM, Ar. Anand Sharma, one of the founding partners at DFI, gave an insight into DFI as a practice, its design approach and projects. He...
In the present day, there is a worldwide concern about high-rise buildings’ façade fire risk. Building façade provides the barrier between the internal and external environment in terms of stopping...
ACTA has been designing and delivering buildings in India, primarily Kolkata since 2004. Some of the projects have been completed or are close to completion so far. Each ACTA Facade...
Business Information Modelling (BIM) is a perfect example of how technology can help the construction industry to convert an architect’s dream into reality. BIM helps in proper planning and execution...
Executing the project of installing over 300 windows for three family villas at Lapkaman, Ahmedabad was not an easy task. Here is the detail of the challenging project. Individual villas...