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Online plan clearance likely from January
If all goes well people can now say goodbye to drawing building plans on starch cloth with ammonia prints and instead take blueprints in CD format, says V. Geetanath


Focus on credit policy
RBI was silent on interest rates, but home loan borrowers can breathe easy, says Srikala Bhashyam
Intelligent use of plastics in buildings
About 50 per cent of all material, 45 per cent of energy and 40 per cent of water generated in the country are used in buildings, and 46 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions come from buildings. Some alarming facts gathered from a seminar by ANJANA C HANDRAMOULY
A cool option
When the city is flooded with so many products related to home, from latest in security devices to kitchen needs, can the latest in the air-conditioning be far. The real estate boom and the consequent demand for improved living style has resulted ...
Royal splendour at affordable prices
Antiquity, the designer furniture label with a European tag, which offers a collection of replicas of period furniture, plans to open its outlet in city, writes Swathi. V
‘Sound-proof’ and non-polluting generators
Powerol, the diesel generator sets from Mahindra&Mahindra Ltd. are certified by the Central Pollution Control Board for noise and air pollution
Make bathing a pleasurable experience
Though you spend only a few minutes in the bathroom, it needs to be a place where you can relax and feel at peace. Unlike in most apartments where the bathroom is squeezed into the left-over space after planning all the other rooms like the ...
The ECBC strategy to conserve energy
The Energy Conservation Building Code 2007 launched by the Centre aims at trimming the rate of electricity consumption. A look by T. Nandakumar
Who is to be blamed for quality shortfall?
Quality construction is all that is required for safety. But who is to give the final ‘go’?
Controlling the play of light
Your window and skylight openings have to offer protection from the blinding UV rays. A look at the features of Hunter Douglas Window Fashions by RANJANI GOVIND
Buildings and global warming
Buildings could greatly help counter global warming by reducing energy use
Home Blog
Have an opinion on issues concerning building policies, construction practise and real estate developments? It could be about your experiences in buying a plot or constructing a house or the way you had to chase a carpenter or mason to get a ...
HOME BLOG
Kitchen design

In some flats, the kitchen directly faces the toilet and is separated by the dining hall. This is most unhygienic and unhealthy practice. It also gives an unpleasant feeling while dining. The builders should get rid of this undesirable ...


GARAGE SALE
Speaker set

Brought during transfer of residence from U.S. Harmon Kardon Receiver AVR10 (Rs.5,000), Cinema acoustics speaker set (Rs.6,000) consists of 2 satellites 1 Sub Woofer producing excellent sound.

Contact Harish, Ph.9985016312. Crockery ...


RATE WATCH

Rs. 1.25 to Rs. 1.50 per piece of mud bricks. Rs. 2.25 to Rs. 2.50 per piece, if they are lightweight. Hollow bricks made of cement powder cost less and are used by some builders.

Cement

Varies from Rs. 210 to Rs. 230 per ...



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