Fenestration has always sat at the intersection of architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and climate science. Doors, windows and façades are no longer passive building components; they influence energy performance, comfort, safety...
As sustainability targets reshape contemporary façade engineering, terracotta rainscreen systems are increasingly valued for their durability, material character and passive environmental performance. However, their environmental benefit depends on more than...
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 Indian fenestration industry has undergone many changes in terms of engineering and material usage over the years. Wood windows have been in use since the birth of building construction....
Key Highlights Building envelopes now function as environmental moderators, integrating façades and rooflights to optimise daylight, occupant comfort, and energy performance. In high-intensity climates, controlled daylighting is essential to minimise...
Bhogapuram International Airport, Andhra Pradesh: Resilient Large-Span Terminal Facade Design Key Highlights Up to 21 m tall façades with seamless floor-to-roof glazing using unitised systems. Designed for cyclone conditions with...
Key Highlights Airport façades have evolved into high-performance, responsive systems shaping experience and operations. Calibrated, context-specific designs replace uniform façades, improving comfort and energy efficiency. Façades now act as intelligent,...
At the heart of Mumbai’s historic urban fabric, where Victorian grandeur meets the relentless rhythm of modern life, a new architectural statement quietly reshapes the city’s relationship with light, form,...
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...
India’s public buildings — airports, hospitals, metro stations, IT parks, malls, and hotels — are no longer simply structures. They are high-performance environments where façade systems must deliver on aesthetics,...
Key Highlights Early engagement with fire safety specialists helps ensure compliant and reliable façade solutions while reducing project risks. Incorrect installation can compromise fire performance, making proper training, inspections, and...
In an exclusive interaction with WFM Media, Faizer Ali Dastagir, Chief Marketing Officer – Systems Business at Bhoruka Extrusions (A YKK AP Company), discusses the company’s transformation into a globally...
Glass façades have become the hallmark of contemporary architecture, symbolising openness, progress, and sustainability. But behind the aesthetics lies something far more critical—the role of glass in delivering safety, performance,...
Climate change and escalating urban temperatures are forcing a fundamental rethink of how we design buildings. Intense heat and more frequent heatwaves are the new normal; with urban heat islands...
In contemporary architecture, façades are no longer mere outer shells - they are statements of design intent, durability and long-term performance. Responding to this evolving architectural demand, Durian Laminates introduces...
Fenestration: The Constant In Architecture [caption id="attachment_94822" align="alignright" width="173"] Laika Botique - fenestration detailing for shade and style[/caption] Construction today has become the outcome of a complex box of multi-functional...