Every building exterior is unique, and when we look at them, we have different sort of reactions. Some are those tall skyscrapers muddling into the clouds, some look so welcoming with those wide windows and doorways and some reflect us with beautiful glassy outdoors. How these building structures look is no coincidence, someone somewhere did […]
When was the last time you used plastic? The chair you sat in an hour ago, the spoon you used ten minutes back, or the pen you are using now? With Plastic becoming almost omnipresent, it isn’t surprising although very saddening that since the 1950s, around 8.3 billion tons of plastic have been produced worldwide. […]
It may be quite obvious to state this fact, but every single building structure needs a robust roof to cover up the structure and protect it from the outside elements (i.e. sun, rain, and wind). In fact, roofs acts as the first line of defence from the outside elements. It becomes obvious and not surprising […]
Brick unquestionably is the most popular building materials for construction projects across the world. What do you think is the major reason behind its popularity and why does the future for this antique building material remain so bright? Well, it’s because of its Versatility. To a layman, a brick is a brick. But, the humble […]
Are you seeking or some serious professional inspiration from some really experienced people who have done some amazing work? Then TED Talks are one awesome source to rely upon. TED has been one of the best organizations for expert inspiration in entertainment, technology, design and, architecture. For 30 plus years, TED series has enabled worldwide […]
Buildings are unswervingly identified as a weighty contributor to energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, buildings are responsible for nearly half (44.6%) of U.S. CO2 emissions – Additionally, their contributions to waste, pollution, and resource use cannot be ignored. To combat this, the concept of ‘green building’ emerged as a strong element. In […]
Construction waste is any substance, matter, or thing that is produced as a result of construction work and is abandoned. This waste can be a mixture of surplus materials resulting from site clearance, construction, excavation, renovation, refurbishment, demolition, and even road works. Construction waste includes a huge variety of materials. Few of which can be […]
In the past few years, enhanced modern technology and their versatility have resulted in the mounting popularity of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), widely called DRONES. The early adapters swiftly recognized the several uses of these modern aircraft in business settings and began to leverage it—The construction industry is no exception here. Yes, the uses of […]
With 7.2 billion square foot of ongoing projects running in nearly 100 cities and 5 diverse countries, over 2500 clients and 550 team members, Architect Hafeez Contractor is no less than a legend in Indian architecture. He has wedged the vista of much of the built environment of urban India, with his distinctive identifying stamp. […]
Humans have used bricks for building purpose for nearly thousands of years. The origin of bricks dates to 7000 BC, in fact, it is one of the oldest known building materials to mankind. Still, when it comes choosing a building material in this current scenario – Bricks unquestionably are the #1 choice. It is also […]
