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Panel Discussion on Responsible Luxury held in Ahmedabad

Can Luxury Be Responsible?

Can Luxury Be Responsible? The panellists discussed ways how luxury can be responsible and what will it take to make responsible luxury a widespread phenomenon Luxury is often associated with opulence, exclusivity, grandeur and providing the ultimate experience. “This often means inclusive of expensive materials and high-tech fixtures. This also results in over utilisation of […]

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Can Luxury Be Responsible? The panellists discussed ways how luxury can be responsible and what will it take to make responsible luxury a widespread phenomenon Luxury is often associated with opulence, exclusivity, grandeur and providing the ultimate experience. “This often means inclusive of expensive materials and high-tech fixtures. This also results in over utilisation of

Rough Luxe: Infusing Natural Materials in Modern Structures

Rough Luxe: Infusing Natural Materials in Modern Structures Citing examples from their projects, the panellists highlighted how the roughness and uneven shapes and textures of the natural materials can be used to break the monotony and uplift the design of the space. While luxury often is associated with grandeur and opulence, in recent times connecting

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Rough Luxe: Infusing Natural Materials in Modern Structures Citing examples from their projects, the panellists highlighted how the roughness and uneven shapes and textures of the natural materials can be used to break the monotony and uplift the design of the space. While luxury often is associated with grandeur and opulence, in recent times connecting

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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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

Plumbing & Design, Ahmedabad

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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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,

Panel discussion on plumbing

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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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

Panel discussion on plumbing and design

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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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

The living bathroom model

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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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

Bathroom technology

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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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

Messe Frankfurt

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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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

VitrA bathrooms

Design Trends In Small Bathrooms

Design Trends In Small Bathrooms Smart technologies and clever designs are transforming the bathing experience by bringing in innovations irrespective of the limited space area, writes Remona Divekar Bathing spaces, an essential part of every home have significantly evolved over the years catering to the ever-changing needs and preferences of the Indian consumer. With changes

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Design Trends In Small Bathrooms Smart technologies and clever designs are transforming the bathing experience by bringing in innovations irrespective of the limited space area, writes Remona Divekar Bathing spaces, an essential part of every home have significantly evolved over the years catering to the ever-changing needs and preferences of the Indian consumer. With changes