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Panel Discusssion on Greywater Recycling as part of Plumbing & Design, held in Ahmedabad

Recycling of Greywater: Whose Responsibility Is It?

Recycling of Grey Water: Whose Responsibility Is It? Panellists comprising MEP consultants, architects and developers discussed the process and various aspects related to greywater recycling and how it can be systemised. Talking about the approach, Amit Mehta, Director – MEPF Engineering, INI Infrastructure and Engineering Pvt Ltd shared, “Greywater recycling is no longer an option …

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Suspended Plumbing Vs Sunken Slabs

Suspended Plumbing Vs Sunken Slabs Panellists comprising MEP consultants and architects explored the pros and cons of suspended plumbing as well as sunken slabs. The panellists compared the two plumbing systems and gauged their suitability for projects. Highlighting the increasing construction of high-rise buildings in cities, Anand Tatu, Principal Architect, M/S Anand Tatu Architects, Planners, …

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PVD – The Technology behind Colourful Bath and Sanitaryware

PVD – The Technology behind Colourful Bath and Sanitaryware PVD coating once applied onto a surface is almost impossible to remove or for it to wear off on its own, which makes it comparatively a better option than other finishes for a moisture-intact space like a washroom, writes Sanjitha Suresh. Today’s washrooms are moving from …

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The Shower Cubicle

The Shower Cubicle A hint of colour transforms an essentially plain glass washroom product. The Indian washroom moved miles from the traditional ‘Hauz’ style, the bucket and mug plebeian settings to luxury and stylish interpretations. This happened majorly in the last quarter of the last century. Before that in usual middle-class washrooms, the clear-cut delineation …

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“Since luxury should be timeless, it should transcend trends”

“Since luxury should be timeless, it should transcend trends” The washrooms in luxury hotels, such as at the Mandarin Oriental in Paris, mirror a quiet statement of consistency and its Paris-based designer underlines her idea of stately design. Paris-based interior designer Sybille de Margerie founded Sybille de Margerie Studio, formerly known as SM Design, in …

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The Return Of Brass In Washrooms

The Return of Brass in Washrooms The metal is returning with innovative design and becoming a trend-setting metal in washrooms. At Cersaei show in Italy, the accent was clearly visible in faucet design- both formal and hi-tech, that are revving up things up in the bathroom. Bathtubs, sinks, and showers get a complete makeover when …

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Building For The Future: Designing Futureproof Plumbing System

Building for the Future: Designing futureproof plumbing system The panellists discuss the future readiness of the plumbing system and what more needs to be done to make the system futureproof. The vision of designing futureproof plumbing systems primarily deals with the attitude of looking at services that has to undergo a transformation. Plumbing systems must …

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Exposed Plumbing: Friend or Foe for Designers

Exposed Plumbing: Friend or Foe for Designers The panellists discuss the pros and cons of exposed plumbing systems and how it fares in comparison to concealed plumbing systems. Exposed plumbing and concealed plumbing is looked at in a very black and white way. Concealed plumbing is more about systems inside a wall that is being …

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Living Bathroom: How Can A Bathroom Double As A Living Space?

Living Bathroom: How can a bathroom double as a living space? Having been in evidence at the international trade fairs for some years, this trend is now entering the decisive round and changing the way private bathrooms are planned all over the world. The Living Bathroom is a response to the still-growing demand for an …

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The Tech For Aesthetics And Sanitation

The Tech for Aesthetics and Sanitation Already gaining traction, now washroom surfaces and fixtures just can’t do without nanotechnology in the post-Covid world. After the experience of the virus in the last two years, hygiene, which was always a mainstay in washroom design, has definitely driven the need for sanitised surfaces. While the initial rush …

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