Author name: Yugal Shukla

Assamese stilt house design

What to learn from traditional Assamese Houses

Assam is one of the Seven Sister States of the North-East India. Known for its natural green charm, the never-ending monsoons and the warmth of the residents, Assamese architecture is naturally climate-oriented. The materials, the techniques, the designs and the landscape – every part of the architecture of Assamese houses reflect an age-old tradition based

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Reinforced concrete used in construction of structural members

Concrete: Its Ingredients, Types and Uses

Concrete is a composite material that essentially consists of a binding medium embedded with fine aggregate, coarse aggregate with or without chemical and mineral mixture. Primary Reasons To Use Concrete in Construction Concrete possesses excellent resistance to water. It easily forms structural concrete element in the variety of shapes and sizes. It is cheapest and

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Adding a swimming pool in setback area

How to Better use Setbacks / Margins in Buildings

Margins around the house in a residential property is a pre-requisite of zoning the land. With many rules and regulations, people sometimes have the misconception that setbacks are a wastage of space; real estate is money, after all. But there are unique ways of using the extent which beautifies and utilizes these margins better. Setbacks

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sustainablebuilding material used for construction

Construction Materials For Green Certification in India

Green Building is about making the optimum use of resources throughout the timeline of building construction, with energy-efficient actions and designs. With numerous benefits from certifications to economic considerations, technology today encourages people to use more eco-friendly materials and local construction techniques with better performance and durability. Selecting the appropriate materials according to the geographical

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sustainablebuilding material used for construction

Ecofriendly Construction Materials for Green Building Certification

Green Building is about making the optimum use of resources throughout the timeline of building construction, with energy-efficient actions and designs. With numerous benefits from certifications to economic considerations, technology today encourages people to use more eco-friendly materials and local construction techniques with better performance and durability. Selecting the appropriate materials according to the geographical

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