A boom in green buildings is expected to generate more green jobs

The demand for green buildings, all over world, have increased and now people themselves ask for buildings which are environment friendly and saves water and energy. In 2000, just 41 new construction projects were officially rated as green buildings in the US. Last year, that figure had grown to more than 65,000. In the mid to late 1990s, green building was almost like a secret society of about 100 people going to conferences, but from 2000 onward it has exploded.

According to predictions by the International Labor Organization, "Constructing new environmentally-friendly buildings is expected to generate more than 6.5 million jobs by 2030." It is predicted that next to energy, it will be the second fastest growing sector for green jobs in the coming decades. In the UK, around 20 jobs will be created for every $1 million invested in existing infrastructure while in China, it will be around 200, and 160 in Brazil.

Constructing green buildings require sophisticated technology to create sustainability and for this there is going to be a lot of demand for people with the skills to make this happen. Entirely new jobs will likely emerge from the growing demand for green buildings. The International Labor Organization predicts roles such as eco-designers – who design products to be more efficient – and energy efficiency specialists will become increasingly important in places like China and India, where construction has been booming.

There is going to be a huge demand in skills that have been largely specialized until now.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180928-the-people-building-a-greener-future

Architecture is greater than the architect

Practice means to perform over and over again, in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired. Indian tradition offers us the same through the notion of sadhana: a rigorous, immersive, repetitive and ego-transcending practice that leads you to realization of the divine. Every day of an architect's life should be a day of sadhana. Let us place before you nine lessons that will illuminate you:

Lesson No. 1: A graduation ceremony is much more than either a formality or a celebration

Lesson No. 2: Architecture is a discipline

Lesson No. 3: Architectural design is much more than a problem-solving exercise

Lesson No. 4: It is the work that speaks, not the architect

Lesson No. 5: Theory and practice work best when they contradict each other

Lesson No. 6: You are unique

Lesson No. 7: Drawing by hand is important

Lesson No. 8: We learn by doing more than we learn by knowing

Lesson No. 9: Architecture is greater than the architect

Source: premckar.wordpress.com/2017/06/17/nine-lessons-for-a-young-architect/

Bamboo architecture is sustainable and beautiful

Once considered to be the building material of the poorer class, bamboo now has become a popular material choice in architecture and design projects. Bamboo because of its sustainable qualities and hard-wearing characteristics as it has a higher compressive strength than concrete or wood, and rivals the tensility of steel is now being used more often than before.

The popularity Bamboo architecture is growing and has become the choice of architects and artists believing in green and sustainable buildings. Bamboo is a unique building material in that it is strong in both rigidity and density and unlike wood, most species of bamboo that are used in architecture can be harvested after three to 6 years of growth. There are more and more places including residential business buildings that are being built with bamboo as a main material or at least an accenting material of the architecture.

The potential of bamboo is now being utilized in the construction. It's natural properties are making it a valuable asset. It can be compressed and used for such construction needs as heavy lifting and transport. In fact, compressed bamboo has a tensile strength that is stronger than steel.

The versatile quality of bamboo makes it a good material for flooring, roofing, concrete reinforcement, scaffolding (used in Hong Kong for building skyscrapers), piping and for walls. Indoors, bamboo could be an excellent material for beds, sofas, tables and chairs. Textured bamboo panels enhance the walls, ceilings and sides of breakfast bars and cabinets. Sleek bamboo floor panels and floor mats are common these days. Even kitchens have bamboo spoons, spatulas, tumblers, water bottles and cutting boards.

Benefits Of Living Walls

Living walls are also known as green walls or vertical gardens. A living wall is a wall partially or completely covered with greenery that includes a growing medium, such as soil, water or a substrate. An integrated water delivery system is generally found in the most of the living walls. Living walls may help buildings become more energy efficient which leads to a decrease in carbon emissions.

The living wall is a kind of system that supports a diversity of plant species, including a mixture of ground covers, ferns, low shrubs, perennial flowers, and edible plants. These walls perform better in full sun, shade, and interior applications, and can be used in both tropical and temperate locations.

Benefits Of Living Walls

- Improves air quality

- Contribute to Carbon Dioxide/Oxygen Exchange

- Reduces the urban heat

- Reduces ambient noise inside and outside

- Provides a rainwater buffer

- Protects building envelope

- Adds value to the building

- Extends facade life span

- Enhances aesthetics

- Increases the feeling of well-being

Resorts: Evolving rejuvenating environments

Hospitality design is driven by the intent to create spaces that renew, restore and rejuvenates wholeness of mind, body and spirit. Yet others create new experiences by providing socio-cultural and psychological benefits through promotion of group activity, respect, interactions and relationship making.

"We were able to get sensitive and responsive design and feedback from your team as we were developing the resort," comments a happy client of Design Atelier. The firm is one of the experts in resort designing and believes in evolving rejuvenating environments for resorts and recreational spaces.

DA has worked in over 30 cities across India.

Design Atelier
B-4, Pamposh Enclave,
New Delhi - 110048,
Tel.: +91 11 4100 9927-28
Email: info@da-urbis.net

Education: Designing inspiring & environmentally responsive spaces

Design Atelier focuses on concepts that make campuses responsive to continuous re-invention through design upgradation, and rapidly scalable expansions.

To develop excellence in the digital information age, the company helps in making education spaces that provide high quality learning environments, where students are engaged, stimulated and encouraged to be creative thinkers and learners.

"We appreciate the ability of your team to respond to optimizing budgets and spaces constraints to meet our aspirations in providing buildings that addresses current and future pedagogies," comments a satisfied client of Design Atelier.

Design Atelier
B-4, Pamposh Enclave,
New Delhi - 110048,
Tel.: +91 11 4100 9927-28
Email: info@da-urbis.net

Institutions: Designing vibrant and sustainable public spaces

Design Atelier believes in designing vibrant and environmentally sustainable public spaces. The New Delhi based Architecture Firm focus architectural design on concept that successfully integrate function, energy management and climatic response with social life.

"It is rewarding and pleasure to work with the talent and efficient professionals of the DA team. A commendable job done on our Chandigarh school buildings and offices," comments a satisfied client of Design Atelier.

Each new project, for the company, is unique. Creating a signature design that enhances the identity of the place, differentiating it by a careful orchestration of architectural elements to create a lasting memorable image. Architecture evokes the spirit of the place, compliments the locale and conveys a timeless quality.

Design Atelier is winner of Emerson Cup for best buildings in emerging cities.  

Design Atelier

B-4, Pamposh Enclave, 

New Delhi - 110048,

Tel.: +91 11 4100 9927-28

Email: info@da-urbis.net

Masterplanning: Creating public domain of great variety and interest

Design Atelier, a New Delhi based Green Architecture Firm, focuses on concepts that gracefully integrate campus function, technology, landscape and urban pattern with social life and ambiance. Campuses need to be responsive to continuous re-invention through design up-gradation, and rapidly scalable expansions.

Developing a masterplan is like setting a vision for the future. This vision addresses the complex issues that affect our towns, cities and neighborhoods and visualize that how a particular environment can be changed for the better.

DA believes in designing sustainable places in balance with the aspirations of communities. "We appreciate your approach to the difficult terrain and sensitivity to native environment at site. It was indeed an achievement that 400 acres was planned for minimum cut/fill and water self sufficiency using BIM tools," says one of the company's satisfied client.

DA has worked on over 300 projects.

Design Atelier

B-4, Pamposh Enclave, 

New Delhi - 110048,

Tel.: +91 11 4100 9927-28

Email: info@da-urbis.net

Interiors: Orchestrating elements to bring grace to life

DA emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship and design management. "The use of artful elements to enhance our Brand image across offices in India, without wasteful expenditure has helped create Value through your design of spaces," reviews one of the company's satisfied client.

Design Atelier believes that the building crafts are the founding premise of all artistry and design activity. The designers at the company engage with the variety of related professions to develop more holistic and inclusive solutions for the formation of more humane design that responds to a future society. Design should bring grace to life and that matters! 

The team of designers at DA work hard to break down the segregation of inside, outside, building and landscape, and interpret our knowledge of the modern world to translate building elements into something new and intrinsically meaningful. Design Atelier's concerns in design are therefore a subtle blend of modernity and tradition, East and West, formal and picturesque.

Design Atelier
B-4, Pamposh Enclave,
New Delhi - 110048,
Tel.: +91 11 4100 9927-28
Email: info@da-urbis.net

Restaurant Design: Creating memorable experiences for guests

Restaurant design sets the stage for visitors and guests’ dining experience. And for this reason, not only good food and great customer service are important for the business business but the ambiance of a restaurant is also very crucial. For your customers to feel comfortable and enjoy food, the interior environment sets the stage.

At DA, Restaurant design is driven by meticulous planning and artful eye. The company's innovative design teams together with the clients, carefully orchestrate architectural elements, finishes, furnishings, accessories, lighting and art to create style, image and an inviting ambiance again and again.

The company's participatory approach have helped in clients' satisfaction. Here is how Director of the one of the leading chain expressed his experience, "We appreciate your principal's availability throughout the process and your willingness to really listen to our needs. We value your flexibility during the process of our projects in New Delhi, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh."

Partnerships and expert inputs is the key to the DA design approach.

Design Atelier

B-4, Pamposh Enclave, 

New Delhi - 110048,

Tel.: +91 11 4100 9927-28

Email: info@da-urbis.net