With rapid urbanization in developing countries, the need to reduce environmental impact and building energy costs has never been greater. The Indian construction industry is at a critical juncture wherein...
A Green building or a green structure does not only refer to the usage of sustainable materials but also how the systems of building work, and the application of different...
As our industry continues to evolve, harnessing and embracing new technologies and materials, our buildings morph and adapt, and our role as façade designers also changes. In the beginning, it...
In recent years, Vertical Garden has become a favourite among those who wish for lush green surroundings but are faced with space restrictions. Vertical garden is not limited to barren...
Far more than an aesthetic cover, a Green façade plays a major role in reducing building energy consumption and improving occupants’ comfort and well-being. This makes sense in the construction...
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...
Fusion of contemporary and local architecture, AIS Villa is being built in the village of Nachinola in Goa, nestled amidst lush green fields. It is being developed by Ahilia Homes,...
Façade and fenestration are often considered the biggest hurdle in achieving higher levels of energy efficiency in buildings. Buildings have evolved from being predominantly passive systems to having high levels...
The office for the architectural firm ‘Abhikalpan Architects Pvt. Ltd’ at Indore features a unique double-glazed façade unit fixed with spider fittings, unlike the conventional DGU fixings, which is affixed...
Buildings in developed countries consume more than 40 per cent of the country’s energy. Since buildings in India are less energy intensive, it is estimated that they consume approximately 30...
Audaciously sculptural or pared down pristine. India’s great feats of architectural ingenuity are pushing the field in bold new directions. Designing energy efficient terminals that have a long lasting effect...
With rapid urbanization in developing countries, need to reduce environmental impact and building energy costs have never been greater. Indian construction industry is at a critical juncture wherein it has...
Green” seems to be the buzzword these days. All building components need to conform to green design principles, and the façade is no exception. The building envelope falls under heavy...
Coming full circle to where it started from, Zak World of Façades returned to Bangalore in its third season with an all new emphasis on the façades for high-rise cluster...
Event Location: Zak World of Façades held on the 14th of June at Taj Coromandel in Chennai The 5th Zak World Of Facades completed successfully in Chennai with a turnout...
Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) is one of the trending innovative cladding materials in the market which is known primarily through iconic projects such as Eden in Cornwall UK, Allianz Arena Stadium...