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CoA | PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION

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The Council of Architecture (CoA) states that, “Any person desirous of practising as an ‘Architect’ in India is required to be registered in the Register, with the Council of Architecture (CoA). He shall be entitled on payment of the prescribed fees to have his name entered in the register, if he resides or carries on the profession of Architect in India and holds a recognised qualification. An Architect has addressed the queries and doubts regarding the procedure of registration with the Council of Architecture here…….

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NATURAL FLOORING | An Architect Explains

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For centuries, natural materials like Marble, Granite, Slate, Limestone, Kota, Hardwood, Cork have been used in flooring. Each material has it’s own pros and cons. Some of the materials like Marble and Granite or Limestone and Slate have very similar properties that it becomes difficult to choose between them. To make it easier for you, an Architect has reviewed the pros and cons of natural flooring materials and suggested where they are most suited…….

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FENG SHUI APPLIED TO A PROPOSED BUILDING

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Feng Shui is the art of placing buildings and objects so that the Chi (positive energy) is accentuated and can flow freely and unhindered by the precise positioning of your house, furniture, decorations and other objects which then will bring positive vibrations. If your home is surrounded by positive energy it is believed to create harmony, happiness, good health and wealth. So the right time to apply Feng Shui principles is at the time of designing a building. An Architect explains in an easy-to-understand manner and with some examples how this can be done……

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FENG SHUI APPLIED TO AN EXISTING BUILDING

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Like in Vastu Shastra, it is recommended in Feng Shui that there must be an easy and unblocked flow of energy or Chi around your furniture and house/building to improve the positive and harmonious vibrations. For this, the Feng Shui principles must be applied to a building, ideally at the time of designing. But the beauty of Feng Shui is that it’s principles can be applied even to an already constructed, existing building/property. An Architect explains with some examples how this can be done……

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CLOSETS | An Architect Explains

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A closet is a small and enclosed space, a cabinet, or a cupboard in a house or building used for general storage or hanging clothes. Whether it’s a narrow cupboard or a proper walk-in, a well-placed closet is one of the most coveted features of any house. Closet doors can be removed entirely to integrate these spaces into a larger room. When you decide to have a closet in your house, you could consider the following points in the design…..

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BUILDING MATERIALS | An Architect Explains

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Building material is any material which is used for construction purposes. Many naturally occurring substances, such as clay, rocks, sand, and wood and man-made products that use natural materials or synthetic substances are used. The choice of building materials depends on the cost, durability, maintenance, ease in handling etc. An Architect helps you in deciding the best building material for your construction…….

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