Building Material Reporter

 Biophilic design is an emerging architectural and interior design approach that emphasizes the importance of human connection with nature. It recognizes that humans have an innate need to be in contact with nature and natural elements, and that incorporating these elements into the built environment can lead to positive outcomes for human health and well-being. The concept of biophilic design is based on the biophilia hypothesis, which suggests that humans have an instinctive and innate attraction to nature and living things. Biophilic design incorporates this understanding into the design process, with the aim of creating spaces that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Biophilic design principles include the use of natural materials, such as wood and stone, as well as the incorporation of natural light and views of nature. It also involves the use of plants and greenery, such as living walls and indoor gardens, and the integration of water features, such...

  The home needs to serve multiple purposes for its residents and guests to qualify as an ideal retreat, regardless of how grand and expansive or cosy it may appear or function. An architectural team led by Scribble Studio had a similar quest when they designed a home for a family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat that transformed into a project shaped by a youthful approach to design.      Differing from the usual browns and ivories in present interior designs, we added tints and tones of blue and medium greys to light up the space. Introducing shades of such colours makes the space look similar yet different, as different tones make each space look defined. Considering the 900-sqft area with all functional requirements, we wanted this residence to look spacious and distinct. Usage of brass fixtures with contrast-coloured furniture enhances the luxurious look.     Our young clients wanted the house to give out those youthful vibes, so we came up with this colour pale...

In what may turn out to be a landmark development for India’s realty and construction sectors, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi--while inaugurating the post-budget Webinar on ‘Infrastructure and Investment-Improving Logistics Efficiency' recently--said that India's infrastructure development, which is the key propeller of the economy, requires moving ahead aggressively to push the nation’s growth and help it become developed by 2047. For those not tuned in, the said webinar is a part of a chain of the government-organized 12 webinars, to look for ideas and suggestions, for the effective execution of the initiatives made public through the Union Budget for the FY 2023-24. The prime minister said that the budget for 2023-2024 will ignite the infrastructure segment, adding that infrastructure development has been a vital cog in the wheel of a nation’s development. He further said that as a part of the National Infrastructure Pipeline, the government is planning to pump in I...