Earth bag constructions are one of the best environment friendly constructions that are even resistant to natural calamities. This is why military forces have used this construction method for erecting stronger barriers in no time and also for controlling flood. Various types of bags were used for this purpose, right from burlap bags to polypropylene [...]
High thermal mass helps to keep your home comfortable in any climate all through the year. This is possible due to certain material’s thermal mass that allows absorbing the heat during cooler days and radiating heat after temperature drops. Similarly, they also help in cooling the surroundings as long as the local air temperature is [...]
Duplex homes are houses where two families live under one roof and share a common wall but with no compromise on their privacy and comfort. These kinds of homes are preferred in the US as they are easily affordable. You may avail a duplex from architects who are expert in making such plans for a [...]
Caulking is all about sealing and plugging holes. Wherever there are gaps or crevices, the area may be caulked with an effective sealant or fibrous material. In olden days, when there would be proverbial hole in a bucket or boat, they would seal it with ceramics or water-repelling substances. Now, in building, materials like silicone [...]
Well to do families often invest in constructing semi-detached establishments. These are structures where similar units are built and separated to give identity. Generally, post legacy, brothers live with their family in each of these tenements. It is the general idea of UK and Ireland. Since every construction is present in each detachment, you will [...]
You need plenty of money and ideas to carve out villas. These early roman sentiments were mainly meant for opulent people who would rush to their villa in hot climate. These would be equipped with fountains, pools, sun room, walkways, vast spaces to roam in and farm house feeling. These villas are generally created in [...]
With many designs for house coming up, now numerous ideas keep coming in to boost different aspects of a house. Since air and freshness is imperative, ventilation has also seen novel concepts over the years. To be in tandem with green initiative, solar ventilators are being used by many. Some people who make the most [...]
Long span buildings are hard to conceive but strangely have been on the anvil from medieval times. There are some structures which require unobstructed large space for functional use and these can only be supported by pillars and concrete fusion. These are also pretty high inside. Hangars and stadiums are general example. Sometimes, its own [...]
With the rise of population, owning a way of living individually is no more practical for the middle class. Thus condominiums have become a source of inspirations for constructors. They literally mean apartments (barring technical details) wherein you own a flat and are joint owners of the maintained additions like hall, garden, courts and services. [...]
Damage restoration refers to bringing a place back to its former glory, a time when it had not suffered ruination. Now, this is not an easy exercise. A glass can be broken in a flash but it takes time to rejoin it. Often, it takes a highly energetic and qualified team to sift through the [...]