CANTILEVER (FLOATING) STAIRCASE | An Architect Explains
A cantilever is a beam anchored at only one end. Cantilevered Stairs have independent steps which are anchored to a
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A cantilever is a beam anchored at only one end. Cantilevered Stairs have independent steps which are anchored to a
For those who want to use real wood for flooring, there are two types: hardwood flooring and engineered wood flooring.
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Laminate flooring was created in the ’70s as an affordable alternative to solid hardwood or engineered wood flooring. It is
Wooden flooring has been and still is, a popular choice for homeowners, because of its warm and natural appearance, ease
The Council of Architecture (CoA) states that, “Any person desirous of practising as an ‘Architect’ in India is required to be registered in the Register, with the Council of Architecture (CoA). He shall be entitled on payment of the prescribed fees to have his name entered in the register, if he resides or carries on the profession of Architect in India and holds a recognised qualification. An Architect has addressed the queries and doubts regarding the procedure of registration with the Council of Architecture here…….
For centuries, natural materials like Marble, Granite, Slate, Limestone, Kota, Hardwood, Cork have been used in flooring. Each material has it’s own pros and cons. Some of the materials like Marble and Granite or Limestone and Slate have very similar properties that it becomes difficult to choose between them. To make it easier for you, an Architect has reviewed the pros and cons of natural flooring materials and suggested where they are most suited…….
Crazy Marble floor is a little different from mosaic/terrazzo flooring in its casting. In this type of flooring, waste and
Vitrified Tiles are similar to, but better than Ceramic tiles. Vitrified tile is a tile which has undergone a process called
Ceramic tiles are man-made tiles that create a durable surface which is easy to clean, resists stains and scratches and doesn’t fade.
Slate is a smooth, soft, natural stone available in a wide variety of textures, colours and sizes though it frequently
Kota Stone is a fine-grained variety of limestone obtained from Kota, Rajasthan, India. It is available in attractive, earthy colours.
Feng Shui is the art of placing buildings and objects so that the Chi (positive energy) is accentuated and can flow freely and unhindered by the precise positioning of your house, furniture, decorations and other objects which then will bring positive vibrations. If your home is surrounded by positive energy it is believed to create harmony, happiness, good health and wealth. So the right time to apply Feng Shui principles is at the time of designing a building. An Architect explains in an easy-to-understand manner and with some examples how this can be done……
Like in Vastu Shastra, it is recommended in Feng Shui that there must be an easy and unblocked flow of energy or Chi around your furniture and house/building to improve the positive and harmonious vibrations. For this, the Feng Shui principles must be applied to a building, ideally at the time of designing. But the beauty of Feng Shui is that it’s principles can be applied even to an already constructed, existing building/property. An Architect explains with some examples how this can be done……
The kitchen backyard is usually near the Kitchen. It is a perfect addition to any house – it improves the
Concrete is universally used in floor slabs. Normally, these floor slabs are covered with another flooring material such as marble/granite,