Project Watch

aluplast experience center in Saket, New Delhi

The experience centre at Delhi displays all the latest innovations by aluplast The project Malabar Hills

What are the products offered by aluplast India Pvt Ltd for the façade and fenestration?

Aluplast being a system provider, we offer various options in sliding and casement systems that can fit all requirements. We have highend sliding systems like lift-slide and smart-slide to economical systems like the sliding 60 series. Similarly, in casements, a range of combinations is available with us IDEAL 2000 and IDEAL 4000 opening inwards, outwards, or a tilt & turn. The Energeto 5000 series provides excellent sound insulation.

Throw some light on your company's facilities and infrastructure?

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing unit is situated in Vadodara, Gujarat. Our profiles go through quality management systems after production and before shipments. In addition, being an innovator, we are more focused on R&D and we develop the systems considering the Indian market. We focus more on providing support to all our fabricators and well architects in designing the right window.

We also recently inaugurated our experience center in Saket, New Delhi, which displays all our latest

innovations. We are planning for a few more experience centers all around India; the announcements will come up at a later stage.

Tell us about your channel expansion strategies in the market?

Our markets have grown sharply during the last two years and we need to supplement this growth with new investments in India. Thus, we have a clear growth map

Project Amangani

Hillary Field Centre Extension & Refurbishment, Scott Base, Antarctica project in place for the next few years in India, which shall see aluplast creating new benchmarks in this important market.

What has been your organisation’s contribution in bringing about the current revolution in the façade and the fenestration sector?

aluplast has always been at forefront of bringing the latest technologies in the fenestration industry as far as uPVC is concerned. We have been known for our premium quality and this is what contributes to the performance of windows in the longer run. This has helped in generating confidence in minds of customers to rely more on uPVC systems as a better option as compared to other systems. We are committed to spending more on R&D, reducing carbon footprints and aiming to provide the right solutions to the market that not only perform but also contribute to the environment.

Please tell us about a few of your recently completed /ongoing iconic and innovative projects?

Along with our channel partners, we focus on all kinds of projects be it residential, bungalows, schools or airports. Our aluplast team in New Zealand have also done a

Metro Buildtech RNS Bunts School

IIT Jodhpur – An iconic project Sherwood Bungalow

project in Antarctica where the temperature goes as below as -90 degrees. This show that our systems are designed to sustain extreme climatic conditions.

A few of the projects are below: l Amagini l Metro Buildtech l RNS Bunts School l Private Residence, Kerala l Hillary Field Centre Extension & Refurbishment, Scott Base,

Antarctica l IIT, Jodhpur l INS Hansa Airforce Station at

Goa, India

As per your view, how important is the role of right profile and system selection helping in achieving façade/fenestration performance, optimum acoustic and thermal insulation as well as the desired aesthetics?

I think it is very important to select the right profile, as profile plays a major part in acoustics and thermal performance. Only aluplast provides numerous lamination/surfaces in wood or aluminium that can match the aesthetics and is available with the co-extruded gasket in India, which ensures excellent sealing against weather and noise.

How well aware do you think the decision-makers like architects and builders are about the availability of the fenestration products, their quality and standards?

Architects & builders play an important role and are very well versed with current innovations in the markets. Both are very well aware of the fenestration products and know what quality they are recommending to their clients. They know very well that they cannot compromise on a functional area like doors and windows of a house if they want to build a good house. Thus, there is always a huge demand for premium products like aluplast.

What is the emphasis laid on R&D in uPVC profiles, especially for the Indian market?

INS Hansa Airforce Station at Goa, India aluplast has always been known for innovation, whether it is the products like Smart Slide or laminations like woodec and aludec. Aluplast India has its own R&D center which works in tandem with our German headquarters to bring out the right products.

What do you see as the main challenges faced by the uPVC Profile industry?

The main challenge that I see is the cheap profiles with the substandard quality available in the market. These cheap profiles are poor in performance and are not manufactured considering the tropical climate. It is important to opt for the right product that has better durability and provide excellent thermal and sound insulation.

How was the business as a whole for the fenestration industry during the pandemic, and how did your brand face the situation? Where do you see the fenestration/ profile industry evolving over the next 5 years?

Despite the pandemic, we had a wonderful business. We had our ups and downs and were challenged with high raw material prices, shipping challenges, and health issues at our facility. However, we are a tough team at aluplast India and have been able to overcome them with proper planning and hard work. We have left those days behind and are now looking forward to an eventful 2022.

The Changing Nature of Façades Globally

Faced with the enormous challenge of reducing the climate impact from the construction and operation of new and existing buildings, manufacturers, architects and construction companies the world over have begun to reassess the criteria for architectural envelopes. While environmental conditions vary dramatically across different climatic and geographical regions, the fundamental role of the building skin can be encapsulated in four basic parameters - weatherproofing, insulation, ventilation and daylighting. It is within these four parameters that modern architectural cladding and building envelope systems must seek to excel, simultaneously reducing energy consumption in the construction and optimisation of buildings.

The widespread use of glass as an architectural envelope has been historically driven by multiple factors, including the availability of mass manufacturing, cost reductions when compared with traditional systems and the relative ease and speed of installation. Spurred by the ‘concrete frame and glass wall’ ethos of mid-century modernism, and the dramatic vistas possible by the edge to edge installations, glass has become the de-facto standard for cladding buildings. However, thermal performance and ventilation has always been and continue to be major concern. Although recent developments such as triple glazing and layered lamination have improved the insulating capabilities of the material, glassclad buildings continue to require a greater degree of interior air conditioning to achieve thermal comfort.

In contrast, a built-up insulated wall system with a permanent exterior finish such as brick or stone is often a much more expensive cladding solution, requiring multiple components sourced from multiple manufacturers. However, there can be significant long term savings, such as increased thermal insulation, lower maintenance costs (such as the reduced need for repeated cleaning) and lowered heat island effect. Studies have shown that up to 89% of the carbon emissions from a building material over a 50-year lifecycle period come from the operational phase of the building, compared to the manufacturing processes. That makes brick and stone a viable alternative to the current hegemony of glass.

Choosing an appropriate cladding material remains one of the most important determinants of the exterior form of a building. Rather than focus on aesthetics, or short term capital cost constraints, contemporary architects need to assess the success of their buildings from a performance perspective. A truly ‘green’ building can save energy year after year, and not be limited to a one-time goal linked to the construction process or schedule of the building. Efficiency standards for automobiles, public transport and other aspects of city life continue to rapidly evolve, pushing manufacturers to the boundaries of their capabilities. The design of buildings must also begin to reflect this ethos, and the external cladding is the best place to begin making our built environment more environmentally responsible for a sustainable future.

Case Study 1

Apartments at 17, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi

BEST WITH BRICKS APARTMENTS AT 17 VASANT VIHAR, NEW DELHI

Vasant Vihar began life in postindependence Delhi as a sleepy, quiet suburb to the administrative capital, occupied largely by senior government functionaries. The urban growth has affected the locality both in spirit and in form. Single-family homes have been replaced with multistorey apartment buildings, with subterranean level offices and parking areas. The façades of the buildings and the landscape had a conflicting context with the mix of old and contemporary designs.

The owners wanted to rebuild an ageing building on a site of 350 Sq m to elicit maximum benefit of the area offered by new regulations. This would not only allow the owners more space but also reaffirm the status of the property as a family home for the next generation.

Six apartments were planned, laid over 4 floors. Additionally, four workspaces were created in the basement, along with dedicated car parking for eight cars. The building was designed to provide common amenities, but complete privacy to the occupants from one another. To achieve this, a common entrance lobby on the ground floor provides access from multiple access points to the main stair and elevator.

On the first two of the upper floors, the building is divided into two apartments, each with a living room, kitchen and two bedrooms, with ensuite bathrooms. The full width of the building ensures that each of the rooms receives sunlight and adequate ventilation through full-sized windows. These windows open into a five-foot-wide continuous wood-lined verandah, designed to maintain complete privacy from surrounding neighbours.

The top two floors have a single apartment each, occupying the complete 2200 Sq ft area. Each of these apartments is lavishly appointed with a large living room, three large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and their own private rear verandah. There is a centrally positioned kitchen, connected through a utility balcony to a staff room, with its own bathroom.

The façade of the building is an exercise in restraint. The end walls have been finished in a pale cream coloured brick, chosen for

Day and night view of the apartments its bright and robust nature. The slim horizontal bands on each floor are finished in exposed grit wash, a hardy surface texture that allows white chips to reflect light and avoid absorption into the structural slab. Dense, vertically oriented railings provide the requisite safety for the deep verandahs, and the building is capped with a band of exterior grade wood, designed to weather and turn to a light shade to complement the brick.

The project illustrates an evolving understanding of the durability of materials in our harsh climate. Brick is inherently durable - Clay bricks last almost indefinitely, being largely immune to fire, windborne debris, and temperature fluctuations and their exceptional thermal mass help mitigate heat transfer. On a TCO and lifecycle basis, bricks outperform almost every other building material, effectively reducing the environmental

Dense, vertically oriented railings provide the requisite safety for the deep verandahs

The project illustrates an evolving understanding of the durability of materials in our harsh climate

impact from other systems like air conditioning and heating.

Aluminium windows with double glazing are used all around, the terrace is insulated with PU sheets overlaid with Kota stone, and LED lighting is used throughout the building. Sensors are fitted in the washrooms, and they automatically control the lights based on movement and ambient light conditions. The apartments are secured with a keyless central security system with digital access.

The building façade reimagines the contemporary apartment building, not as an opportunity to stretch the boundaries of architectural possibility, but to hone the façade to the key essentials of sustainability QUICK FACTS: Project: Apartments at 17 Location: Vasant Vihar, New Delhi Architect: Amit Khanna, Principal Architect, AKDA Contractor: Build Design Workshop Plot Area: 350 Sq m Constructed Area: 1200 Sq m Windows: Schueco

Year of Completion:

2020

Photographs:

Aishwarya R, Photo Dote

Case Study 2

Safdarjang Residence - a monumental circular aperture sits within a square brick screen ODE TO KAHN

SAFDARJANG RESIDENCE, NEW DELHI

On a quiet residential street in New Delhi, Safdarjang Residence, a monumental circular aperture, sits within a square brick screen. It is an apartment building developed by a family for private use. The façade of this building could be seen as a response to the context or a reflection on materiality. The façade is a paean to the idea of architecture as imagined by the well-known architect, Louis Kahn, who has left an indelible imprint

QUICK FACTS: Project: Safdarjang Residence, New Delhi Location: New Delhi Architect: AKDA Design Team: Amit Khanna, Ankita Misra, Krishna Yadav Contractor: Build Design Workshop Windows: Schueco Plot Area: 200 Sq.Mts. Constructed Area: 800 Sq m Year of Completion: 2021 Photographs: Andre Fanthome

on the architecture of the Indian subcontinent. Crucial to his formmaking was the act of puncturing seemingly vast brick and concrete walls with soaring geometric voids, creating dramatic shadows as the harsh Indian sun made its way through the sky. These voids were often circular; vast arches that were pure in their conceptualisation and inch-perfect in their execution, a testament to the genius of Indian craftsmanship.

Consisting of 4 apartments elevated above a parking level, the property is hemmed in by neighbours on both sides. The 30foot width of the building is its only source of light at both ends. The floor plans of the apartments are reductive, with all services concentrated in a core on one side of the building, including the staircase, elevator, 3 bathrooms, the kitchen and both bedrooms. The other longitudinal half of the building is an expansive living space, that is illuminated by the full-length windows on either end. On the top floor, this open space is punctuated by a courtyard that is open to the elements.

On the façade, thin brick tiles are supported by a framework of crisp stainless-steel profiles, both acting as a tension ring within the void

On the façade, thin brick tiles are supported by a framework of crisp stainlesssteel profiles

and as supporting angles on the top and bottom of the screen. The entire brick screen is elevated off the ground level, proportioned to be a perfect square circumscribing a circle. The exposed side and rear walls are finished in an exposed grit wash set in white cement plaster.

The project illustrates an evolving understanding of the durability of materials in our harsh climate. Brick is inherently durable - Clay bricks last almost indefinitely, being largely immune to fire, wind-

The project illustrates an evolving understanding of the durability of materials in our harsh climate

Every component of the building has been selected with the same parameters of high performance

Elevational View Sectional view

borne debris, and temperature fluctuations and their exceptional thermal mass help mitigate heat transfer. On a TCO and lifecycle basis, bricks outperform almost every other building material, effectively reducing the environmental impact from other systems like air conditioning and heating.

Every component of the building has been selected with the same parameters of high performance, inherent robustness and energy efficiency. Aluminium windows with double glazing are used all around, the terrace is insulated with inverted pots overlaid with terracotta tiles, the air-conditioning uses variable refrigerant volume based on active monitoring of indoor use, and LED lighting is used throughout the building. Sensors are fitted in the washrooms, and they automatically control the lights based on movement and ambient light conditions. The apartments are secured with a keyless central security system with digital access.

Case Study 3

The Atrium Tower

Glass being the obvious choice for the façade, to control the light and heat gain, DGU panels have been used with an insulating board to control the light and heat gain

ATRIUM - A LANDMARK STRUCTURE MOTI NAGAR, NEW DELHI

The Atrium Tower is a landmark in the area, distinctive not only for its height but also for its unique glazing design. The surroundings of the Tower consist of buildings with an average size of 3 storeys and a DDA park on the backside. The spatial planning was done so that the core is aligned with the longer side of the site giving the building a clear vision of the park and the bustling road in the front. The core which faced north was covered with louvres along

The Atrium tower is fast becoming a template for future development

with glass, making it naturally lit with glare-free light. All the other services have been aligned with this core giving us a clear linear usable space.

Since the building is 7 storeys, a refuge area had to be planned which has been provided facing park, this also acts as an open space at 5th floor. Glass being the obvious choice for the façade, to control the light and heat gain, DGU panels have been used with an insulating board on the back of the panels along with the floor slab and sill which helps the frame of the building look invisible from the front and allows light to enter the habitable areas incorporated into the design.

It is a landmark building showcasing intelligent planning scheme, material choice and minute design elements.

The double glazed panels of light and dark blue are interspersed with louvres in circulation areas on the North Façade. By positioning the circulation cores along one periphery, the building opens up to the expansive views of the park to the rear of the property. This longitudinal arrangement allows all the spaces to be naturally daylit as no work desk is more than 25 feet from the closest window. Surrounded by industrial areas that are fast converting to the service sector, the Atrium tower is fast becoming a template for future development, cementing its place as an icon.

QUICK FACTS: Project: Atrium Tower Location: Najafgarh Road, Motinagar, Delhi Client: Rajneesh Gandhi Architect: Amit Khann Design team: Amit khanna, Ankita Misra, Daud Ibrahim Project Area: 3842 sq m.

Initiation of Project:

2018

Completion of project:

2020

AMIT KHANNA

Principal Architect, AKDA

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Amit Khanna is the Founder & Design Principal at AKDA, a design firm that integrates the disciplines of architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting and product design. He graduated from the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi in 2002, and completed Masters in Sustainable Urban Development from the University of Oxford. He is a recipient of the Moira Barrie Award (UK) & held the Kellogg Scholarship at the University of Oxford. Established in 2004, AKDA is a globally recognised multi-disciplinary architecture & design firm, based in New Delhi. Amit Khanna has won several national and international awards and recognitions, most recently feted by the Minister of Industries for his contribution to excellence in the use of indigenous stone in buildings. He is a regular speaker at industry events, and his articles and projects are published in national and international media. He also teaches at SPA Delhi.

Product Watch

AluPure Presents Majestic -The Sleek Interlock Sliding Door System

profine India launches its new sleek interlock aluminium sliding door system “Majestic"

AluPure aluminium system – the brand of “profine India” has launched its new sleek interlock aluminium sliding door system “Majestic” for India and International market. The launch of this sleek sliding door systems was done by Mr Farid Khan, Director & CEO – profine India along with partners and other esteemed guests during Zak Doors and Windows Expo 2021 at Mumbai.

This system Majestic is being designed in accordance with the Indian building requirements and

weather conditions by German and Indian R&D team. This will be a great fit for the market looking for sleek doors at an affordable price. Mr. Kamal Bajaj, Business Head – AluPure said “Majestic is not just for sleek aesthetics but a performance sliding door system and designed for tough weather conditions i.e. high wind load, water PRODUCT FEATURES:

l Sleek and affordable premium interlock sliding door system for all classes l Maximum shutter size 1.5 x 3 mtr l Glass thickness SG and

DGU upto 32 mm l 2 track and 3 track frame with SS guide rail and inside lip l Sleek fly mesh sash with transom optional l Sleek interlock width 33 mm, depth 120 mm l Rollers can bear the load upto 300 kg l Multiple locking to ensure higher security l Available in multiple colour options l Low maintenance, eco-friendly and nonflammable l Durable, comes with 10 years warranty

penetration and air permeability parameters. This will penetrate all market segment of the fenestration industry”.

The sleek and minimal slightness of the frame provide wide opening and unobstructed view to the outdoors. it is available in multiple colour options through powder and anodized coating solutions.

for more information on the product, visit

www.alupure.co.in

“Majestic could be Another Game-Changer for Alupure Brand”

MR FARID KHAN

Director & CEO – profine India

Every fall comes with a rise… Could you please tell us about some of your products which you have launched? How are they different from other available products in the market?

The system which we have launched, known as “Majestic” from the Alupure brand, is a sleek interlock sliding aluminium door system. As far as the USP is concerned, it's an interlock with 33 mm width and a depth of 120 millimeters.

This can do a single big panel of 1.5 mt width and a height of 3 mt and can be of 6 panel door. Earlier we were having 3 more series - for residential and retail projects, and for highend projects, which is called ‘Opulenz’. This particular system that we have launched is added to the affordable luxury segment.

This is a high mid-range product since in Mumbai and the western part of India, there is a higher demand for premium products at an affordable price. So, we took the initiative with my team in India and in Germany to develop and launch this product. And, previously also, the Alupure series was much appreciated and very well taken by our customers. We are quite positive about the success of this product in the market. We are quite confident that this majestic series will also do wonders.

What are the standards and parameters you considered while manufacturing this product?

Considering water tightness and air permeability, all European norms were followed as they are the best in class. Up to a window load of 2.5 KPA, all the tests have been carried out, which was well appreciated by my whole internal team. So in terms of standards, parameters and quality, nothing has been compromised. The earlier series was also completely tested for its competence. All the vital requirements suggested by the structural team and by the architects are all being provided.

We are quite confident that this could be another gamechanger for Alupure brand.

Can it be used in supertall buildings?

Yes, it is suitable for high-rise buildings. As I mentioned above, it is apt for a wind load of 2.5 KPA and the product Opulenz is suitable for a wind load of 3.5 KPA. We have different systems for different sizes, different heights and different locations. So now the product ‘Majestic’ is more like a baby in our big basket.

Please brief us about the technology involved in the creation of this product.

As the market knows that we have been very innovative and we have been very sure of what we are giving to them, and that speaks of trust and their confidence in us. It is a German technology and a German product that is made in India.

How are you trying to market it in India and what kind of after-sales services you are going to provide?

As far as after-sales support is concerned, we will do it the same way we did with Opulenz and with the other products of Alupure series, the same team is there to cater to this particular product as well. The channel partners will be briefed about the technical aspects and will be given training for this particular system and therefore they will pass it on to the market. So, everything will be serviced by our technical team who are based all across India. The technical knowledge will be transferred to the service team members.

What are the plans for the year 2022?

We expect the year 2022 to be very exciting for both Koemmerling and Alupure. We are planning a few more launches in Alupure and Koemmerling within this year. We are planning to celebrate 125 years of Koemmerling in 2022. This is going to be a very big event everywhere in the world.

Translating Client's Vision into Reality

Glass Wall Systems

Glass Wall Systems (GWS) is one of India's leading façade fabricators, providing turnkey façade solutions by translating the client's vision into reality. At GWS, we believe that if there is a better way to do something, we should find it. Innovation holds the key to staying ahead in the race and giving our clients a better product. Unitized curtain wall systems, stick-type curtain wall systems, ACP panels with the system are some of the kinds of façades we specialise in.

The company also focuses on diversified technological advancements in executing projects. For example, curved unitized panels, articulated unitized panels (at Kohinoor Square Mumbai), dynamic façade lighting (at Mondeal Square Ahmedabad), curved ACP panel with systems (at World Towers Mumbai), perforated aluminium screens, diagrid (at Capital BKC Mumbai), free-flowing façade (at JW Marriot Kolkata), etc.

Among the many innovative façades we have built, our most innovative façade with SAGE USA glass is currently under construction in Bangalore, India. Bagmane Developers is one of the most trusted names in the construction industry, and Glass Wall Systems is delivering its vision for Smart Façades in India. It is a privilege that one of the trusted names in the construction world, Bagmane Developers have chosen us to put together this vision of theirs. The world’s largest smart/ electrochromic glass project, Rio-Business Park is a 1.6 million square foot commercial building in Bangalore, India. Our company was chosen as the building's façade fabricator, making us the smart façade company in the country to execute such an enormous project like this.

“I am always striving to set up a trend in the futuristic technology within the building façade industry. Regarding the creative possibilities of the façade at Rio-Business Park, this project uses intelligent glass, which automatically tints throughout the day and reduces glare while regulating temperature. This technology gives the building a luxurious feel and offers energy savings. Our strong R&D and teams have developed a strong unitized curtain wall system with an easily integrated IGU cable and connections along with the mullions. In doing so, it is effortless to integrate the smart glass aluminium-framed panels, resulting in a hassle-free façade installation process. With our combined resources and creativity, we believe we would be able to provide our valued clients with scalable performance,” states Rounaq Choudhari, Director at Glass Wall Systems.

Bagmane Rio Business Park would be a one of its kind business campus in Bengaluru

Bagmane Developer’s Rio-Business Park is a 1.6 million square foot commercial building in Bangalore For more information, contact: Glass Wall Systems, 503-504, 5th Floor, A-wing, Marathon Futurex Mafatlal Mills Compound, N.M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013. Tel: +91 22 6103 3456.

Web: www.glasswallsystems.in

“We Look Forward to Creating Newer Milestones in Years to Come”

Nikhil & Reema Jain, Directors, The Rishabh Winpro Pvt Ltd WINPRO’s state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Haridwar

Please tell us about your company Rishabh WINPRO Pvt. Ltd.?

WINPRO is a leading brand for a wide range of system products, facades and fenestration works including doors, windows (uPVC as well as Aluminium). It provides end to end services in the value chain including design & engineering, manufacturing, installation with professional project management and after-sales service support. WINPRO has always invested heavily in manpower and machines under their technically qualified management. WINPRO is known for the quality and outstanding service to its esteemed customers.

Tell us about your manufacturing and warehousing facilities in India?

WINPRO has a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Haridwar with fully automatic German and Italian machines controlled by highly advanced software at the back-end spread across more than 2,50,000sq.ft. of covered area, in 10 acres of owned land. We have three automatic machining centers running. With head-office and the Experience & Design Center in Noida, the company has a presence with projects executed on a pan-India level.

What are your major projects?

With a single largest project over Rs.20 crores, we take pride in multiple repeat projects from our customers. This has been possible with not only top quality products, timely delivery and professional service but also making complex design intents of the customer a reality with professional inhouse design & engineering team. To name a few, DLF Camellias, Crest, Ultima, YPCC, Mall of India, New Town Heights at Bengaluru, Kolkatta & Gurugram; Emaar Palm Drive, Emerald Plaza, Digihomes; Godrej Evoke69, Parklane, Windsor, Nature+; Ajnara Heritage, Daffodil, Ambrosia, Le Garden; Ireo Rise; Ambience Commercial Tower; Oxygen IT SEZ; Experion Windchants; Alpha G Corp Gurgaon One; Brigade Cosmopolis, etc.

Tell us about the collaboration between WINPRO and aluplast?

With heavy investments made by us in the most advanced and automatic German uPVC window manufacturing plant & huge warehousing facilities and true German best quality innovative profile systems from Aluplast, this partnership has grown from strength to strength. The volumes for aluplast have grown exponentially with this partnership making them set up a manufacturing unit in India. At Winpro, we have won awards for Best Executed Residential Projects amongst aluplast partners worldwide. We are looking forward to more exciting times ahead with latest addition of 800 Floors order from DLF and a few more big ones in the pipeline.

Where do you see your company in the next 5 years?

We are excited about upcoming future opportunities. With our order books at record-high, we are not only sticking to our value system and foundation that has made us so successful but also innovating by adopting and putting to practice global best practices in manufacturing, installation, safety and quality. We are now working on Government & Infrastructure projects, focusing on quality factory-manufactured products, instead of on-site. We are thankful to all our customers, architects, façade consultants who have been so supportive in our journey and look forward to creating newer milestones in years to come.

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ECO PASS SKY Axxent from SIEGENIA

An Aesthetic Eyecatcher

ECO PASS SKY axxent from

SIEGENIA enables the production of lift and slide elements made of timber-aluminium with a zerobarrier threshold, combining this with unique design benefits. ECO PASS SKY axxent from SIEGENIA combines barrier-free access to the outside with a zerobarrier threshold and unique design benefits, turning large timber-aluminium elements into eyecatchers. With regard to aesthetics and barrier-freedom, this threshold sets standards for lift and slide elements: This begins with an optical adaptation of the threshold to the frame material with the aid of a doubling into which the running rail is discreetly integrated. End-users benefit from a valuable appearance without any steps. The cube design of the sash cover caps fulfils the highest aesthetic demands. The streamlined metal covers provide value down to the last detail. With only two millimetres on show, they are barely visible and are convincing due to their invisible fixing.

Just as elegant is the STYLE drain grid design, which is also suitable for use in combination with a drainage gutter. Great emphasis is placed on aesthetics with this solution because the optical design of threshold and outside area are precisely and mutually coordinated. The passage can also optionally be equipped with floor lighting.

ECO PASS SKY axxent also shows its strengths with regard to sill installation. In terms of a qualitatively and functionally highquality comprehensive solution, SIEGENIA has cooperated with a leading drainage and sealing specialist to achieve this purpose. The efficient design with sealing plates, sealing wedges and base profiles provides maximum compression. The grid system ensures reliable water drainage. The high-end solution is also convincing in production: fabricators benefit here from the cost-effective complete delivery of the threshold with the aid of the COMFORT UNIT – including the precisely fitting grid for the threshold.

Verified security up to RC3 (DIN EN 1627ff)

No compromise in terms of safety: ECO PASS SKY axxent and PORTAL HS, SIEGENIA's hardware for lift

Image database: SIEGENIA

ECO PASS SKY axxent combines the barrier-free passage to the outside with an absolutely zerobarrier threshold with perfect sill installation. The cube design with the valuable metal covers fulfils the highest aesthetic demands. The fixing is also invisible.

and slide elements, set standards with regard to security. The efficient solution is now available in a number of versions with certified burglar resistance in RC2 and RC3. End-users needn't forego barrierfree access even in the RC3 version.

ORDERING MADE EASY

With the ordering of the PORTAL HS – both with the ECO PASS SKY axxent threshold and with other threshold variants – fabricators benefit from the cost-effective processes with easy handling: with the COMFORT UNIT, window manufacturers can purchase customised, preassembled complete packages from SIEGENIA. This also includes the easy and time-saving ordering of RC-certified versions. All components are assembled in a complete package.

For More details contact:

SIEGENIA India Pvt. Ltd.,

Plot no. 52, Sector 37, Udyog Vihar Phase VI, Gurugram 122001, Haryana, India. Contact: +91- 99711 77168 Email: info-in@siegenia.com Web: www.siegenia.com

Fenesta’s Legacy – Driven by Innovation, Perseverance & Passion

Afamily-owned business established in the preindependence era way back in 1889, DCM Shriram Ltd., is a global conglomerate with diverse business interests in Agri-Rural/Chloro-Vinyl and Value-Added Business. Fenesta is amongst the innovative ventures of the Rs. 8308 crore worth company, which rose to prominence by leading the path of development and innovation.

A lot has changed in Indian homes since Fenesta made its foray into the market 18 years back with ready- to-install Windows and Doors. The brand has gone way beyond market and sales competitions changing people’s perception of the ubiquitous windows and doors in their homes. It has shifted their focus to the importance of living spaces that shuts off the menace of all kinds of pollution. Tenacious and backed by science and eco-friendly practices, the brand brought about a profound makeover in people’s lifestyle with far-reaching impact on their health and wellness. Fenesta raises a toast to celebrate 18 years of innovation, customer love, and success!

Fenesta’s uPVC Windows - Protecting Millions of Homes and

Counting: Fenesta’s uPVC Windows are suitable for India’s extreme weather conditions that need robust technology and advanced scientific inputs to address concerns of ultraviolet rays, tropical heat, monsoon storms, coastal winds, and 100% relative humidity. Fenesta windows are totally insulated from air, dust and noise pollution. Rainwater seepage especially through windows is a thing of the past. Significant energy savings were made possible, lowering electricity bills and reducing the carbon footprint. Add to these customized solutions, strength, exceptional durability, zero maintenance and round the year proactive service, a yardstick that windows are measured by today. Fenesta offers all these and much more, building lasting relationships with their customers.

Fenesta’s Ultra Luxury Aluminium Windows and Doors

are a style statement enhancing living spaces. Aluminium is a naturally green material - found in abundance,has tensile and malleability properties and is 100% recyclable. It reduces deforestation and global warming.

State-of-the-art Internal Doors made of hybrid polymer that combines the aesthetics of wood and the durability of polymer from Fenesta are available in four colours – White Oak, Natural Oak, Teak and Walnut. Available in plain and designer finish they are termite and water-resistant; they do not expand or contract with temperature extremes the way wooden doors are prone to and also require negligible maintenance. Fenesta doors are available as ready-toinstall integrated door solution systems, which include the frame, trim, panel, lockset, handle, hinges, stopper, buffer, transportation, installation and post-sales service which makes them One-Stop Door Solution. The hassle-free installation is done by well-trained company professionals. Fenesta also offers its customers prompt and comprehensive aftersales service, to ensure maximum peace of mind!

Today, Fenesta is reaching out to its customers with a vast network of dealers and Signature Studios.

Fenesta covers 350+ cities with their product portfolio offering more than 1000 design options to both retail and institutional customers. AR-enabled Fenesta APP and a 360-degree VRenabled Studio walkthrough help customers experience the products in a showroom like environment within the safety of their homes. The brand endeavours to make it more futuristic while adding newer technologies for better customer experience.

Manufacturing facility at Kota

State-of-the-art internal doors from Fenesta

For more details, contact:

Call Toll Free 1800 102 9880; E-mail: response@fenesta.com; Website: www.fenesta.com

Chennai’s ITC Grand Chola Gets LEED Zero Carbon Certification

ITC Grand Chola , Chennai, has become the largest hotel in the world and commercial building to achieve the LEED (Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design) Zero certification from the United States Green Building Council, which encourages a holistic approach for buildings and places, thus will contribute to a regenerative future.

ITC Hotels is one of the world’s largest chain of hotels with the maximum number of LEED platinum certified properties. In March 2021, ITC Windsor, Bengaluru became the first hotel in the world to achieve the LEED Zero Carbon Certification. ITC Grand Chola has invested in building the renewable energy footprint through self-owned wind farm and solar energy, according to a statement from the hotel.

ITC Hotels has initiatives on environment, hotel ecosystem, health, and well-being. These include achieving LEED platinum rating, being one of the first chains to eliminate single use plastic free products, deployment of radiation harmonisers across the chain, farm to fork low carbon footprint cuisine, clean air and others.

Bangladesh Hospital Bags RIBA International Prize 2021

Friendship Hospital, Satkhira, an eighty-bed community hospital situated in a remote rural area of southwest Bangladesh, designed by Bangladeshi architect Kashef Chowdhury/URBANA, has won the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) International Prize 2021.

The 80-bed community hospital has been designed by Kashef Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi architect using only local bricks for construction.

The hospital was chosen as the winner from a shortlist of three new buildings by the Grand Jury that was chaired by renowned architect Odile Decq.

According to a statement issued by RIBA, the hospital, built at a low cost, has been designed to work with and withstand the tangible climate change effects of rising seawater in the surrounding region. “A series of courtyards bring in natural light and ventilation, while a canal traversing the site collects valuable rainwater since the groundwater remains unusable for most purposes,” the RIBA said.

The water channel gives visual respite, aids in micro-climatic cooling and is a source of distraction for both patients and their relatives from the anxiety associated with the disease.

“Friendship Hospital embodies an architecture of humanity and protection that reflects the Friendship NGO’s philanthropic mission to provide dignity and hope to communities through social innovation," Decq said, according to a RIBA statement.

Insights into revolutionary façade & fenestration materials & technologies

With the ongoing expansion of the real estate sector, the façade and fenestration business appears to have made consistent progress. The industry is seeing a substantial transition in the business as the real estate sector in the country develops itself with the growth in the economy.

It's noteworthy that the façade and fenestration industry isn't simply limited to Tier I and Tier II cities, but has begun to grow its base in Tier III cities where people are developing an aesthetic sense for their homes.

According to IMARC Group, the Indian façade market was worth US$ 2424.4 million in 2021 and is predicted to reach US$3,930.4 million by 2027.

Dev Chandwani

Business Development Director, Deceuninck Profiles India Private Limited

Future Façade and Fenestration Energy efficiency is one of the main reasons why the façade and fenestration are gaining popularity.

Legend casement

The world's fast increasing energy requirements, along with decreasing natural resources, have created an unsettling scenario. And the façade and fenestration play an important part in utilising energy efficiently and so contributing towards the energy conservation of buildings.

Today’s architects are looking for the next step after Net-Zero. The basic concept of Net-Zero = Produce as much energy as needed by the home. We saw a phase of buildings/homes with rooftop solar panels, solar water heaters to reduce energy consumption, high-performance windows to control the energy losses.

To achieve the result, just put windows with Uw <1 W/m2K. Is it possible?

Yes, it is possible with Deceuninck’s Legend Casement window & door profiles that are built with one of its kind 6 chamber systems that offer excellent thermal insulation.

Now Indian homes can adopt European technology and become as energy-efficient as their counterparts in Europe.

About Deceuninck

Deceuninck is a Belgium-based company established in 1937, is currently the world’s Top 2 manufacturer of UPVC profiles for doors and windows. Deceuninck in India is one of the fastest-growing UPVC Profile companies with more than 45 authorised and certified channel partners making highquality Upvc windows & doors.

For more information,

visit www.deceuninck.in.