SOFA BED (SLEEPER) | An Architect Explains
The sofa bed – also known as a sofabed or sofa sleeper – is what it’s name implies, a sofa
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MAN-MADE FLOORING | An Architect Explains
With the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, machines started making flooring products like Ceramic tiles, Vitrified tiles, Terrazzo, Concrete and Laminate wood, which are stronger, more durable, cheaper and require less labour for laying. But some of these materials are quite similar. To make it easier for you, an Architect, has reviewed the pros and cons of the man-made flooring materials and suggested where they are best suited……..
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BUILDINGS IN INDIA | An Architect’s Reviews
Here are comprehensive, architectural reviews of the building projects proposed, planned and executed in India. These reviews touch upon the pros and cons of the designs of these projects and will hopefully help you in making the right decision when planning to buy a flat. An Architect reviews the merits and demerits of the design and plan of the buildings……
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BUILDERS AND BUILDINGS IN BANGALORE | An Architect Reviews
Here are comprehensive, architectural reviews with pros and cons of the building projects proposed, planned and executed in Bangalore. Since I am an Architect based in Bangalore and have worked with some of the builders like Brigade Group, Godrej Group, Golden Gate Properties, Prestige Group, Puravankara, Raheja Builders, Salarpuria Group, TATA Housing, I have an idea of their projects being executed in Bangalore……
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RESILIENT FLOORING | An Architect Explains
Resilient flooring is essentially flooring made with materials that are elastic like Linoleum, Vinyl, Rubber and Carpet. These materials are highly durable, more affordable than other flooring materials and useful for noise reduction. So they are used in commercial and public spaces. However, each type of resilient flooring material is better suited for a specific purpose. To aid you in choosing the right one, an Architect has reviewed the pros and cons of different resilient flooring materials and suggested where they are most suitable…….
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MURPHY BED (WALL BED) | An Architect Explains
The Murphy Bed – known generically as a wallbed – was named after its inventor, William Murphy. The story goes that
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FUTON (JAPANESE BED) | An Architect Explains
Futon is an English word derived from the Japanese ‘futon’, a term referring to the traditional style of Japanese bedding
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU FACTORS THAT IMPACT A HOUSE
Vastu Shastra, which literally translated means ‘the Science of Buildings’ takes into account the factors influencing a Site such as topography, roads, surrounding structures, the Sun’s effects, Earth’s magnetic field, Earth’s energy fields, the cardinal directions and Nature’s elements. Vastu shastra lays down guidelines and tips for the ‘design of buildings’, so that Man can benefit from the useful and positive effects of these factors and is protected from the harmful and negative effects. An Architect explains these Vastu factors……
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BUNK BED | An Architect Explains
A Bunk bed is essentially two beds placed one above the other, held apart by support struts and accessed by
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BED TYPES | An Architect Explains
A Bed is a piece of furniture on which a person may recline or sleep. In the Middle East, beds
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PLATFORM BED | An Architect Explains
A platform bed is exactly what the name implies – a simple, raised wooden or metal platform on which a
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AN ARCHITECT’S TIPS FOR DESIGNING A KITCHEN
Kitchens are the soul of the house. Today, people want a kitchen that incorporates both a workspace and a casual space for dining. Natural light, big windows, lot of counterspace, dining or working space, casual seating and lots of storage are the preferences in a Kitchen. An Architect shares some of the latest trends. Read on….
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CANOPY BED (4 POSTER BED) | An Architect Explains
A Canopy bed refers to a bed covered by a suspended cloth canopy. For hanging the cloth, usually the canopy
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | APARTMENT DESIGN | An Architect Explains
As an Architect, I get many queries from people about Vastu for apartment design – whether one should consider the
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | APARTMENT SITE | An Architect Explains
Designing multi-storey apartment buildings according to Vastu Shastra principles is not easy since there are several units on each floor
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BUILDINGS IN GUJARAT | An Architect Reviews
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City or GIFT is an under-construction central business district between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat. It has been planned by a Chinese firm, East China Architectural Design & Research Institute (ECADI), which is responsible for planning much of modern day Shanghai, An Architect reviews the building projects proposed, planned and executed in GIFT……..
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