Technology / Automation - MGS Architecture

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

"Over 700 million people globally do not have access to clean water. While rainwater is the purest form of water, it is wasted when it comes into contact with the ground. The contaminants and chemicals on our roads and cities require high levels of filtration to make it potable

Technology can make the Indian construction industry more systematic, progressive and transparent, and enable timely completion of projects, making them safer, more error-free, and less costly. The concept of construction projects incorporating intelligent systems

"Crusaders Technologies India is transforming the Indian Health market with its innate India-specific and future-focused strategy. By harnessing continuous remarkable innovation, user-friendly designs, outstanding aftersales service, the brand has earned an impeccable reputation

Fluke Corp., the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools, and software for measuring and condition monitoring, introduces Fluke® Laser Levels, a new line of professional-grade, precision tools that are designed to survive a one meter drop

From offering advanced security features, the Smart Home now encompasses sensors for detecting gas leakage, intrusion/theft and fire, and remote control of lighting, electrical gadgets such as AC, AV systems, curtains, main access to the house, and communication with the building

In most parts of the world, sustainable developments are slowly replacing traditional construction and building practices in an effort to minimize negative impacts on the environment. In India too, green developments are becoming visible in most cities even though a lot of progress

Latest construction techniques that reduce labour, time and cost, along with use of eco-friendly materials, are making buildings more sustainable; they also enhance their value in terms of quality and cost. Real estate developers, builders, architects, and material

India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructural development. The construction sector in India is one of the largest economic activities. Unfortunately, the last 50 years have witnessed many construction industry stakeholders indulging in irresponsible practices

Major part of heat exchange from a human body happens through radiation. Hence, any cooling strategy which cools using radiation is the most efficient option for cooling the space. Radiant cooling has been used as a primarily cooling mode for the project

Ar. Prem Nath, reputed as a 'green' architect, has presented here green architecture designs and methodologies of the last century, and the latest technologies for today's and tomorrow's Sustainable Architecture. I belong to the last century, but as an architect

"Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to both a structure and the using of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance,

Havells India Limited, a leading Fast Moving Electrical Goods company, has in association with a leading automation company HDL Automation, has launched Home Automation Solutions under its premium Crabtree brand. The system is designed to offer customized automation

We usually have this mixed concept of being green pertaining to a "green colored building" but even buildings with lots of trees around would be far from being a green building. "Green" is a word that holds justification to environmentally sustainable buildings that induces energy

Taking longer stride in the consumer business space, bathroom solution major HSIL Ltd recently forayed in the air-purifier segment under a new umbrella brand called 'moonbow'. The company is also in the process of launching water purifiers in coming months in collaboration