Group items tagged

Ar. Margot Krasojević is working on the third project in the trilogy of 'sustainable architecture by harnessing tidal energy' by designing a hotel in China that lies partially submerged in the water and can produce clean reusable energy. Check it out here…

Padhaaro Maare Desh! It is the flavor, culture and true spirit of Rajasthan. Rajasthani culture can be tagged as on of the most warm and loving cultures of India. If you are the connoisseurs of the Rajasthani palate and are looking forward to some scrumdiddlyumptious 'daal baati churma' served by gracious people with hearty smiles, do not miss on our following list of top 5 Rajasthani restaurants in Delhi/ NCR.

Your furry pals need a break just as you all do. They too desire to break free, have fun and live their life. All the dog lovers out there have all the reason to rejoice as we elucidate you on some of the dog boarding options available around you. You can pack your pup's bags and send them on a vacation!

Chipmaker giant Intel seems to be in a different orbit altogether. At the recently concluded Computex event in Taipei, Intel showcased a prototype of what it believes would be the future of high-end gaming laptops. Codenamed 'Honeycomb Glacier', this laptop places two screens on each other - a primary display having 15.6" Full HD display and a secondary display with 12.3" 1920×720 pixel screen. The secondary screen is supported on a mechanical one-way roller hinge and can be put to rest horizontally in continuation to the keyboard, when not in use.

Did you know that an Indian passport allows you to travel to 63 countries and territories without the hassles of applying for a travel visa in advance? These 63 countries and territories permit Indian passport holders to enter without visa or obtain visa-on-arrival (VOA), thus simplifying the whole experience of traveling abroad whether for work or for leisure.

With no doubt, BIM is all-rounder of the construction industry, especially when it comes to payment related declarations or supply chain. BIM helps the contractors, general contractors and sub-contractors to contribute expenditures according to the works, material & process activities.

Elips Design Architecture's Attic Loft project proves that modern, minimalistic designs can develop and revolutionise even the most unexpected and unassuming spaces. Check out the interiors of this loft in Istanbul and leave us your views…

Architects Anjali and Kiran Kalamdani from Kimaya Associates talk about their various creative pursuits and how momentous family bonding can combat stressful times.

Borns Group/VDM will provide expert counsel on all aspects of managing mid-level donors. We can handle everything from design and writing to printing, production and distribution. Visit site for more details https://vdm.bornsgroup.com/

SML Architects prove how a well-thought out plan can transform the mundane to modernist. Check out their newly redesigned office project in Mumbai and leave us your views

Can Circular Economy be implemented easily in the construction industry that uses the traditional linear model of 'take, make and waste'? @arup-associates present a prototype with 'reuse' at its core. Read here and leave us your thoughts.

How can a sympathetic design create a dialogue between the built environment and nature? Check out weekend home designed by @SHROFFLEóN, where a 75-foot long infinity pool bridges the connect with the landscape. Leave us your views here…

Tech-wizards, @carlo-ratti-associati use portable technology that employs drone formations to draw on urban facades. With this project, any façade can become a space to showcase new forms of open-source, collaborative art using real-time data. Check it out here and leave us your views…

unTAG architecture and interiors designs and builds a pocket-friendly and sustainable retirement home for an ageing couple, literally ensconced in the lap of nature. Check out how simple design can impact...

BFDO-Architects designs a warm and special apartment for a creative couple and their cats. Check out how a soft colour palette and a bespoke design approach can win hearts!

Renesa Architecture Studio designs a light-fittings retail store by incorporating art into the premises and taking the ambience several notches higher than a mere retail experience. Check out how fluidity and transparency can vivify a space and leave us your views…

Design Forum International designs and builds two residential buildings in Delhi - on the premise of merging nature as an integral part of urbane living. Check out how natural ventilation and greenery can make a difference even to life in the urban forest. https://goo.gl/42NAQJ

David Hertz Architects, Studio of Environmental Architecture dedicated to the design and construction of sustainable and restorative places, designs the Sail house in the Caribbean islands, a dappled array of structures, named for their nautical-inspired tensile roofs.

This environment day, we come across a very disheartening news! The most revered river of our country, Ganga is now officially declared to be unfit for drinking and bathing as per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). Ganga is not just any river for most of the Indians, insteadit has been carrying a special spiritual significance.People from all over flock to take a dip in this 'holy' river. Leave apart drinking, but even bathing is considered detrimental now. As per their report, there are mere seven spots from where the river Ganga passes, which can be used for consumption after disinfection. Also, only 18 spots are being considered fit for bathing,whereas, 62 areas from where the river flows areunfit for the same purpose.

HBO's latest offering 'Chernobyl'has grabbed a lot of attention in the last few days since it was released. This mini-series, co-starring Jared Harris, Emily Watson and StellanSkarsgard, is a very grave picturization of one of the worst human disasters in modern history. Written by Craig Mazin (of "The Hangover" Parts II and III fame) and directed by Johan Renck, this five-episode series brings back to life the tragic event of 1986 in erstwhile USSR and does not shy away from showing the horrors committed during that time. It gives the audience a glimpse of the events before, during and after the nuclear explosion, ill effects of which can be seen in Europe till date.