A terraced campus design inspired by historic stepwells

The built form evokes images of stepped wells. Photos courtesy Vinay Panjwani Situated within a 13-ha (32-acre) university campus, the main administration offices, along with an auditorium, seminar halls, library, and cafeteria, form the functions of Prestige University’s campus building in Indore, India. Stepped up diagonally from the northern point, the entire terrace of the […]

Inside a perfect seam: The art and science of heat welding vinyl floors

Photos courtesy INSTALL Heat welding resilient or vinyl flooring seams may appear to be a straightforward task that any installer can perform, but in a healthcare environment, this skill is anything but incidental. Joining two sheets of flooring material with a perfect heat weld that is visually imperceptible and impervious to moisture and dirt collection […]

How Much Do You Know About FRP in Curtain Wall Systems?

This week’s quiz is from Specifying fiber-reinforced polymer technology curtain wall systems. Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP), which is emerging as a high-performance alternative in curtain wall design, offering significant thermal benefits, durability, and structural strength compared to conventional aluminum components. Test your knowledge of how FRP technology is reshaping modern facade systems and improving building envelope […]