Earthing is a science and needs to be designed for a location, depending on the soil resistivity value of the location; it is advised to design the Earthing solutions at the very beginning of the project by placing the earth electrodes in the basement, says Charanjeet Singh

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iRAM Technologies’ Smart Pole is a specially designed high strength pole of 9-25 meters height with a camouflage cage to conceal the telecom, IT and IoT components, and an underground chamber for various control devices, gateways, UPS, etc. The camouflage cage or nacelle

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The concept of smart cities came into being as a consequential development to internet of things (IoT), digital connectivity, global warming, and the compelling necessities for energy saving. More than 50% of the world’s population lives in cities. A city environment

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Prefabricated and modular construction is the production of components in factories that are then transported to the final location and assembled onsite. It is also instrumental in reducing electricity consumption in the factory in

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Voyants Solutions Private Limited was selected to design the new Gwalior Railway Station. The firm used BIM models and workflows to optimize building design and incorporate existing structures. It designed a structure and development plan that specifically

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AQI India is the country's first private Air Monitoring initiative launched by Purelogic Lab. This comprehensive platform detects and reports invisible air particulate as small as PM2.5, PM 10, temperature, humidity level along

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India is expected to see strong growth in the green building sector with nearly 55% of all projects likely pursuing green by 2021, according to the Dodge Data & Analytics World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report, to which

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Architects and designers today aim to design and construct their structures so that they are more energy-efficient and sustainable. The importance of LEED rating has picked up tremendously in the emerging markets, and it is this environment which fosters the

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Transportation: Sierra’s way of life prioritises reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. Electric vehicles, two-wheelers, and car-pooling are encouraged. 72% of the parking space reserved for 2-wheelers, 19% for bicycles, and only 7% for cars.

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Camfil, a global leader in industrial air purification, has come up with its advanced indoor air purifier, City M. Designed and engineered in Sweden, Camfil CityM Air Purifier is equipped with the most sophisticated particulate and molecular filters

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Made by Strata Geosystems, this green roof in a residential property in Bangalore, is designed using StrataWeb®, a cost-effective, technically sound and long-lasting solution. With the increased desire for high-performance buildings, sustainable building products

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It is crucial to understand the application, design and purpose of a building before choosing a proper HVAC system, writes Sanjeev Seth, Country Leader, Climate Solutions, Trane & Thermoking, India Territory & SAARC Markets, API SBU, Ingersoll Rand

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Panchshil Towers, a project by Panchshil Realty, is among the tallest in Pune at 350 ft and 35 floors. It has employed the path breaking Dry Construction Technique for the first time in India; it reduces use of water and the project’s impact on the environment

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Rainwater Harvesting is not just an option but a necessity, writes Anil Pharande, Chairman, Pharande Spaces, an ISO 9001-2000 construction firm. Rainwater harvesting is the real and present option to counter the growing menace of rapid water depletion

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Architects share their views on why one must consider alternative technologies, age-old traditional building practices of India, and locally available solutions while planning and executing contemporary buildings

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