When asked the question ‘What is vernacular architecture?’, there will be varying answers. And most of them are likely to be right. There is no set definition for what might…
In A Manual of Cost Cuts for Strong Acceptable Housing published by Costford, renowned architect Laurie Baker takes readers on a captivating journey into cost-cutting strategies for creating robust and…
Earth’s surface is covered with 71% of water. With the increasing earth’s population, buildings have grown higher and higher. Cities are speckled with cranes constructing new and magnificent skyscrapers. With…
The global housing crisis has become a pressing issue, with millions of people lacking access to safe and affordable housing. Addressing this crisis requires innovative solutions that prioritize sustainability and…
Plywood is a material manufactured from thin layers or “layers” of veneer glued together with adjacent layers whose grains are rotated up to 90 degrees from each other. It is…
Amidst the suburbs of Pune, lies an exquisite amalgamation of culture and modernism represented through architecture, SMEFS Brick School of Architecture. It is majorly influenced by the vernacular architecture of…
What are the Natural finishes for interiors The inclination towards contemporary materials has taken a halt. Gone are the days when one could think of interior design as only hefty,…
A building or any structure consists of the external skin, internal members and services, which combine to define its function. The function is the basic necessity or identity of any…
The emergence of cities has always involved waste, which cannot be denied. Because it directly and significantly affects how we live in cities, waste management has gained more attention in…
Commercial plywood is the standard plywood you can access in any hardware store when you ask for plywood. Commercial plywood is usually a grade of plywood that is relatively cheap…
Wood has been used as a building material for ages. While it is a highly durable and long-lasting material, it has to be protected from weather conditions like moisture, water…
In 1963, this material was invented by Stephanie Kwolek, from fibres of nylon polymers. The density of this material is high and low in weight. In comparison to steel, this…