Sharp surge in input cost of paint has caused an adverse impact on the margins of the paint industry, which was enjoying a good margin followed by increase in demand. According to the industry analysts, the margins could be less due to rise in the price

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In a city where smog routinely blankets the streets, a Dutch artist has come-up with a 7 mts metal structure that takes in smog and expels cleaner air. His smog-free tower unveiled recently on a small grassy lot in Beijing evoked a lot of response

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Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and Infosys' SDB 10 & 11 buildings in Pune, as India's smartest buildings at the Network 18 and Honeywell Smart Building Awards for 2016. Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, Minister of state

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British Paints has unveiled their new signage recently. This changeover aims to give a fresh look and feel to the corporate identity. The new British Paints signage has a vibrant red as its background colour, and this shade will now extend across all company

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In a quest to make design more accessible to everyone, Design Cafe, one of the leading Interior Design firms in Bangalore, recently launched its first Home Design Experience Lounge. Set in the plush residential locales of Whitefield, the 2500 sq.ft experience lounge

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NTL Lemnis and its global LED lighting brand, Pharox were felicitated with India's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2015-16 Award in the consumer electronics category at a glittering ceremony by URS International, the leading media and research services organization

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The 4th edition of Economic Times' Architecture & Design Summit charmed Mumbai with industry stalwarts showcasing innovations in the world of design, its trends and impacts, not just in India but across the globe. Keeping in mind the key role the architectural

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Danfoss India, a Danish company that engineers technologies for a better tomorrow, held a Hall of Fame roadshow in Kolkata to encourage energy efficient commercial buildings in the city. The roadshow is aimed at increasing participation for Hall of Fame 2017

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BAU, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials and Systems, is the biggest and most important event in the sector. The next upcoming BAU will take place from January 16–21, 2017 at the MesseMünchen exhibition center. Around 2,000 exhibitors

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Researchers in the US are working on a Wood Transparent Project that ensure better thermal insulation and lets nearly as much light as glass, while eliminating glare and providing uniform and consistent indoor lighting. The research findings advance earlier

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According to a study, the ceramic tiles industry having recorded phenomenal growth through value-addition products and geographical reach, has the potential to maintain its momentum in the medium term. Despite slowdown in the real estate and adverse

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Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the global certification body for the LEED green building program and Philips Lighting India Limited recently announced collaboration dedicated to advancing sustainability and human health within the built environment in India. The collaboration will include knowledge sharing, professional education

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Richa Industries Limited, a leading Construction & Engineering company has secured an order from Punj Llyod, an engineering and construction group of India providing integrated design, procurement and project management services for energy and infrastructure

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The Swiss Franke Group has acquired an interest of 25% in Duravit AG, the German manufacturer of designer bathrooms and wellbeing systems. As part of the strategic partnership, the two companies plan to mutually develop innovative product series for the bathroom and kitchen area under their respective brands. This serves as the basis for further expansion and strengthening

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CP Kukreja Awards for Design Excellence, a prestigious design competition conducted by the Foundation for Design Excellence in collaboration with Acetech and the Government of Finland, is back again. The competition invites young minds to re-imagine the future of our cities and submit bold, smart, efficient, and economic solutions to this dire problem

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