Reliable ICF at GHTC India
The purpose of GHTC India The Government of India, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has invited established Indian and international construction technology providers, start-ups,…
A brief(-ish) history of ICF
The Insulating concrete form or insulated concrete form (ICF) of today is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete made with rigid thermal insulation that stays in place as…
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Beautifying buildings with EPS
When we think of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), no one automatically associates it with beauty. It does seem, after all, like a hunk of white foam…
A crash course in designing an energy-efficient building
Energy efficiency is one of the most important aspects of green building design. The following are some basic terms that one needs to comprehend before going any…
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Stop Global Warming with Sustainable Buildings
Besides warming up the earth’s surface temperature, Global warming impacts us in deeper and more sinister ways like glacier and snowcap melting resulting in rising…
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Best face forward: How EPS-based façades are revolutionizing building exteriors
Finalizing building façade designs and then executing them is not the easiest of tasks. Buildings are mostly based on frame structures with infill / partition…
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What is the best material for elevation design ?
You may be surprised to know that best possible facade design material for homes is Self Extinguishing or Construction Grade EPS or Expanded Polystyrene. This…