PSEB awards Jagvir Goyal
The Punjab State Electricity Board has announced a cash award of Rs 10,000 to engineer Jagvir Goyal for his outstanding work in civil engineering. At the age of 36, Mr goyal has already written two highly technical books on subjects like "slipforming" and expedicious construction of RCC chimneys.
Building a house
Careful planning, safe structural design, use of tested materials, good workmanship in construction, economy and safety are essential features of any kind of construction work. Any of these features, if ignored, costs heavily. Being vigilant pays dividends--it helps you avert potential loss of and money. Let's have a look at [...]
Get the basics right
As recession in the real estate sector continues, genuine buyers are finding it an opportune time to buy an apartment of their choice. Beginning mid-January, Maghi is considered one of the most auspicious months for house warming. When you are on the lookout for a suitable apartment, keep in mind [...]
Shower cubicles – a better choice
Many house builders while planning the construction of their house, dream of adding a nice bathtub to the master bathroom and enjoy a long bath at leisure in it. At the same time, many house builders, fascinated by the attractive advertisements by bath fittings companies plan to add shower [...]
A house fit for the elderly
Lifestyle has undergone a significant change in India. The nuclear family system has increased the number of elderly couples staying on their own, with little assistance from their children in their day-to-day chores and house-related work. This new set-up, thus, demands planning your house in a manner that ensures maximum [...]
Do you really need a basement ?
One query that often lands in our inbox is whether one should build a basement for his house or not. Such a query whenever asked is coupled with a request for an urgent reply as the Architect is to be told by the house owner accordingly and further planning and [...]
Keeping house in your absence
Situations arrive in life when the house so fondly built by you for self-living has to be kept locked by you for a long period. It happens when you are moving abroad for many months to be with your son or daughter living there. Otherwise you may be posted outside [...]
