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TYPES OF CLOSETS | An Architect Explains

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There are different types of Closets: Men’s closet, Women’s closet, Children’s closet, coat closet etc. A Man’s closet will require space for storage of shirts, pants, suits, ties, shoes, night clothes, underwear, socks and drawers  for lots of small items whereas a woman’s closet will require space for storing skirts, trousers, blouses, sarees, dresses, evening dresses, suits, coats, underwear, night clothes, shoes,  mirror, make-up things etc An Architect recommends the following minimum sizes for closets to be efficient…….

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PAINTS AND COLOURS | An Architect Explains

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Paint is used to protect, preserve, decorate or add functionality to an object or surface by covering it with a pigmented coating. Physically, paint is a mixture of four important elements: Pigments, Additives, Binders and Solvents. The choice of paint and the choice of colour is an important decision as it can dramatically transform a space or a building. An Architect guides you in choosing the right paint and colours for your building…..

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GREEN BUILDINGS | An Architect Explains

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People have been environment-conscious for the past couple of decades. However, the primary focus was on reducing pollution from industries and on utilising renewable resources. It is only in recent years that people have realised that buildings and building construction activities are the largest consumers of energy on the planet. That is how the Green Building Movement was started. An Architect Delves Into The Latest Trend, Green Architecture, And Shares The Creative Solutions For Sustainable Buildings That Consume Less And Conserve More…….

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GREEN BUILDINGS | Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

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Globally the Green Movement started in 1990 with the establishment of the first Green Building rating system, BREEAM in the U.K., followed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1993. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) was instituted in 2001. IGBC which is a part of the CII- Godrej Green Business Centre, Hyderabad, is actively involved in promoting the green building concept in India and its aim to make India a World leader an Green buildings……

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SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING | An Architect Explains

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Clients, whether Corporates, Institutional or private, are getting more interested in sustainable solutions in their projects. This is due to the growing concern about irreversible environmental damage and a frightening escalation in energy costs as governments compete for a better share of the earth’s resources. Designers are coming up with several options for Sustainable Lighting that are getting better and better by the day…..

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DESIGNING A STUDY ROOM | An Architect Explains

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A Study is used for Studying, Writing, Reading, Using the Computer, Storage of files, Books and as a Library. Sometimes, in smaller houses, a Study is also used as a Bedroom by a teenager or pre-adolescent child or an adult. The planning considerations include size and type of furniture, space allowance, clearance and space around the furniture for movement, storage space for books, files, clothes, etc. The Furniture in a study room typically includes, a desk or a computer table, a chair and in addition a single bed or twin bed and bedside table. An Architect explains all these considerations…..

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