Information on Architecture, Interiors and House Construction In India
Building material is any material which is used for construction purposes. Many naturally occurring substances, such as clay, rocks, sand, and wood and man-made products that use natural materials or synthetic substances are used. The choice of building materials depends on the cost, durability, maintenance, ease in handling etc. An Architect helps you in deciding the best building material for your construction…….
A Living room is a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants. The term sitting room is sometimes used synonymously with living room. A typical Living room may contain furnishings such as a sofa, chairs, occasional tables, and bookshelves, electric lamps, rugs, or other furniture. So in designing the living room all these should be taken into consideration. An Architect explains them here…..
Marble is a very attractive, elegant and popular option for flooring as it gives a sophisticated look to a room.
The term “building products” often refers to ready-made products/sections, made from various materials and fitted for use in a building. The building products exclude the building materials used to construct the building architecture. They include fixtures, windows, doors, cabinets, staircases, accessories, elevators etc. An Architect explains the types of building products used in a building along with their uses, pros and cons…….
Trundle Bed is basically a bed on wheels, rollers or casters that can be rolled beneath another bed when not in use during
A loft bed is an elevated bed similar to a bunk bed, but without the lower beds – freeing floor
The sofa bed – also known as a sofabed or sofa sleeper – is what it’s name implies, a sofa
With the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, machines started making flooring products like Ceramic tiles, Vitrified tiles, Terrazzo, Concrete and Laminate wood, which are stronger, more durable, cheaper and require less labour for laying. But some of these materials are quite similar. To make it easier for you, an Architect, has reviewed the pros and cons of the man-made flooring materials and suggested where they are best suited……..
Here are comprehensive, architectural reviews of the building projects proposed, planned and executed in India. These reviews touch upon the pros and cons of the designs of these projects and will hopefully help you in making the right decision when planning to buy a flat. An Architect reviews the merits and demerits of the design and plan of the buildings……
Here are comprehensive, architectural reviews with pros and cons of the building projects proposed, planned and executed in Bangalore. Since I am an Architect based in Bangalore and have worked with some of the builders like Brigade Group, Godrej Group, Golden Gate Properties, Prestige Group, Puravankara, Raheja Builders, Salarpuria Group, TATA Housing, I have an idea of their projects being executed in Bangalore……
Resilient flooring is essentially flooring made with materials that are elastic like Linoleum, Vinyl, Rubber and Carpet. These materials are highly durable, more affordable than other flooring materials and useful for noise reduction. So they are used in commercial and public spaces. However, each type of resilient flooring material is better suited for a specific purpose. To aid you in choosing the right one, an Architect has reviewed the pros and cons of different resilient flooring materials and suggested where they are most suitable…….
The Murphy Bed – known generically as a wallbed – was named after its inventor, William Murphy. The story goes that
Futon is an English word derived from the Japanese ‘futon’, a term referring to the traditional style of Japanese bedding
Vastu Shastra, which literally translated means ‘the Science of Buildings’ takes into account the factors influencing a Site such as topography, roads, surrounding structures, the Sun’s effects, Earth’s magnetic field, Earth’s energy fields, the cardinal directions and Nature’s elements. Vastu shastra lays down guidelines and tips for the ‘design of buildings’, so that Man can benefit from the useful and positive effects of these factors and is protected from the harmful and negative effects. An Architect explains these Vastu factors……
A Bunk bed is essentially two beds placed one above the other, held apart by support struts and accessed by
A Bed is a piece of furniture on which a person may recline or sleep. In the Middle East, beds