Never Being Finished .. Transformable Architecture is a quality of experience rather than duration of use. It creates limited but enduring impact . The shift demands a definition for Transformable architecture… Buildings that distinguish themselves in terms of time rather than through space form or function do exist. With what we call adaptive control we […]
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Plastering is done on the walls to remove surface imperfections, maintain line level and alignment. In addition to that it also acts as a protective surface for external walls. Cement plaster, Gypsum plaster and Lime plaster are the commonly used plastering materials for house constructions. Cement plaster is made by mixing cement and sand in the
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Mix design is a process of determining the right quality materials and their relative proportions to prepare concrete of desired properties like workability, strength, setting time and durability. While following a mix design is advised to optimise the material consumption, it is not possible at site to always come up with Mix design. Nominal mix
1. Floor Plan and Design: One of the major factors influencing construction costs is the cost of architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design. An interior designer or an architect may charge close to Rs 20,000 for a 1,000 sq ft floor plan, which will only include the basic specifications like a 3D
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Even though the design is a very subjective thing and there is no rule to follow a trend when it comes to creativity, different designers have their own style of working and they all are unique in their own way but for the knowledge of homeowners about the design industry it is important for them
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To decorate a small apartment can be challenging. You don’t want it to appear too small or cluttered, which calls for well-planned and efficient use of whatever space is available. And to simultaneously not lose on style is another challenge. What it takes is the need to strike the right balance between managing the small
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To decorate a small apartment can be challenging. You don’t want it to appear too small or cluttered, which calls for well-planned and efficient use of whatever space is available. And to simultaneously not lose on style is another challenge. What it takes is the need to strike the right balance between managing the small
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A single-family home with a duplex plan is one that is constructed over two storeys and has a common kitchen and dining space. A duplex typically features an open floor layout and extra carpeting, giving it a villa-like ambiance. When there isn’t much carpet area, as there is in a compact duplex, you get extra
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The term flat slab means a reinforced concrete slab that directly rests on column. Flat slab behaves as a two-way slab and thickness being invariably higher than thickness of slab in Beam-Slab system. As per IS 456:2000, the minimum thickness of flat slab shall be 125 mm. Critical failure for flat slab is punching shear
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Concrete mix design is a procedure of selecting the suitable ingredients of concrete and their relative proportions with an objective to prepare concrete of certain minimum strength, desired workability and durability as economically (value engineered) as possible. Flyash is the most economical and easily available mineral admixture that can partially replace cement in a concrete
