The Growing Demand of Aluminium Extrusions

The Growing Demand of Aluminium Extrusions

Aluminium - the third most abundant element in the earth's crust finds its implementation in many sectors due to its environment and user -friendly nature - in Building and Construction (B&C), power sector, automotive, packaging, household appliances etc.
Tensile - The New Design Vocabulary in Structure and Architecture

Tensile - The New Design Vocabulary in Structure and Architecture

The history of tensile structures and tent-type housing, is as old as mankind itself. Leaves, barks leather and felt, existed much before fabrics. The Ancient Egyptians were probably the first civilization to use pieces of fabric for shade. They also found sails useful
New horizons with Tensile Structures

New horizons with Tensile Structures

"Tensile membrane structures are complementary to conventional methods of construction, and can be easily combined with steel, aluminum, wood, concrete, etc. Being lightweight, it can be easily integrated into your existing structural details, and are aesthetically also
Tensile Membrane Structures Emerging Trends

Tensile Membrane Structures Emerging Trends

Tensile structure is not a new concept but is probably one of the oldest methods used to provide protection from adverse climatic conditions. Evidence confirms that people have been making tents for at least 15,000 years, initially using animal skins.

Experiments with Glass  in recent Architecture

Glass as a material has inspired designers for centuries. In the last few decades though, innovation in glass manufacturing technology has presented designers with varied types of glass to play with. Glass is now available in a range of colors, thicknesses, and sizes. It comes with special properties that make it stronger, heat resistant, energy-efficient, increases light transmission, etc.
Classification of Glasses and their usage in Modern Architecture

Classification of Glasses and their usage in Modern Architecture

The usage of glass is increasing not only in commercial but also residential buildings instead of the conventional exterior material like brick wall, cement, and granite. In all the major metros of India today, we see quite good number of multi storied buildings with
Glass Bubbles at Nardini reinforce the power of laminated glass

Glass Bubbles at Nardini reinforce the power of laminated glass

The construction has not only paid attention to the internal and structural comfort levels of the structure but bowed to environmental issues too. While the bubbles play a continuous game of reflections between the glass surfaces and water pools they float over a large
Emerging Trend of Glass in India

Emerging Trend of Glass in India

The presence of glass in the Indian Design Industry was primarily felt in the 1990's when its usage started progressing from a mere aesthetic/decorative material to a structural material aiding in flow of spaces, establishing transparency in architecture and making
A peaceful Existence with Security Glass

A peaceful Existence with Security Glass

The desire for living and working in open, sunlit, glass-clad buildings has come face-to-face with the need to assure that building structures provide occupants with optimal security. Properly designed and installed laminated glazing systems can provide remarkable
Glass Trends

Glass Trends

Technology is changing the shape of things everywhere and architectural glass and glazing is an area of building construction where this change is very apparent. In no other aspect of architectural design has technology played such a life-changing role. The pertinent
Metal Roofing:  Imagine What Metal Can Bring to  Your Next Project

Metal Roofing: Imagine What Metal Can Bring to Your Next Project

Metal roofs have been a preferred covering for commercial buildings for centuries because of their ability to protect the structure from the elements and to shelter its occupants and contents. In more recent times, however, building owners have come to recognize
Metal Roofing Systems

Metal Roofing Systems

Metal roofing is not a new concept in India receiving burgeoning response from the construction industry these days. Earlier, too, this roofing was found in many different structures. Till 2000, its use was limited to industrial structures, warehouses etc. But slowly and steadily
GALVALUME Exceeds the 100 million tons Milestone

GALVALUME Exceeds the 100 million tons Milestone

In the 1960s, two young Bethlehem Steel researchers, Jim Horton and Ange Borzillo, began a program to develop a hot-dip coated steel that married the barrier corrosion resistance of aluminized steels with the sacrificial protection of galvanized steel.
Stainless Steel the Youngest Metal to Carve its Own Path

Stainless Steel the Youngest Metal to Carve its Own Path

Stainless Steel is an established material in international design. It's contemporary, stylish yet its neutral look is gaining immense popularity among all kinds of users and tops as a material of choice for its excellent blending ability with any other material, viz. glass,

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