eMAGAZINE Constrofacilitator JUNE 2021 www.constrofacilitator.com Knowledge and b2b portal for construction and infrastructure Volume-03 eM-06 BUILDING & TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE FOLLOW US ARCHITECTURE Architecture exists to create the physical environment in which people live, but architecture is more than just the built environment, it’s also a part of our culture. It stands as a representation of how we see ourselves, as well as how we see the world. Architecture is a discipline within itself, and it’s equally important for architects to continue to push the boundaries of buildings in new ways, for the pure pursuit of the craft. Modern architecture in building reects the same, the use of unconventional design to move towards an innovative sustainable environment, it is evolving with time. In this edition of eMag, we are covering topics such as The Architecture Trends You Need To Know, Wall Panelling Ideas for your building architecture, Vastu tips for your building- preservation of positive living, Modular kitchen design and Different types of architecture styles adopted in India. Going forward there is an anticipation that the technology will continue to have a large impact for the built architecture buildings. Architecture design continue to evolve the occupation and respond to the changing needs of our society. June 2021 • Constrofacilitator 2 Decorative Wall Panelling For Your 04 Building Architecture Vastu Shastra for your building - 08 preservation of positive living Different types of architecture styles 12 adopted in India Kéré Architecture uses local clay to 15 construct Burkina Institute of Technology The Building Architecture 16 Trends You Need To Know 20 Modular Kitchen; Advantages and types Frank Gehry unveils The Tower, a stainless 22 steel-clad arts building for Luma Arles 4 8 12 16 3 Constrofacilitator • June 2021 DECORATIVE WALL PANELLING Decorative Wall Panelling For Your Building Architecture all panels have ishes, and grains with unique patterns. resistant that can be installed in come a long kitchens and bathrooms without way from the Benefits of decorative wall paneling warping or rotting. d a t e d m i d - for your building architecture Ÿ Wall paneling serves much more century installa- than a decorative purpose. It pro- tions. Modern Ÿ Tongue-and-groove designs and tects your walls from damage, it wWall panels for buildings offer a range clipping systems make modern also serves a functional purpose. of benefits, including high-tech materi- wall paneling for your building Impact-resistant paneling is less als, low-maintenance, and easy installa- installation easier. You need the likely to be dented or scratched. tions. Today's wall panels have evolved right dimensions and an experi- They are also easier to clean or from the natural wood and intricately enced installer replace a section of paneling carved panels of the earlier years. Mod- Ÿ Modern materials are not limited Ÿ There are numerous ways to ern materials such as medium-density to wood anymore, their medium- cover your walls with paneling. fiberboard and melamine etc. are density fiberboard and melamine Reclaimed wood is a rustic option more durable and impact-resistant, are more durable and impact- for creating an accent wall. Wain- making them suitable for high-traffic resistant, making them suitable for scoting adds character to the bot- areas when scuffing and denting are high-traffic areas when scuffing tom half of the wall with likely to occur. Decorative wall paneling and denting are likely to occur. The beadboard or v-groove paneling. is available in a variety of textures, fin- materials are also moisture- Board and batten paneling draw 04 June 2021 • Constrofacilitator DECORATIVE WALL PANELLING your eye upward with vertical or sheets of solid wood, engi- styles. This type of wall paneling is used boards, while shiplap serves as a neered board, or other wood-like on the interior of a space and covers horizontal wall treatment. products. the lower portion of the wall. While it Ÿ No matter how artistic wall decor Ÿ Wainscot: It is made of wood and has the protective function of adding a or unique furniture items you use, synthetic materials. layer over the wall material and paint, the look of the room is marred by Ÿ Veneer and Laminate: These are wainscoting's main purpose is decora- the sight of wires or cables tangled composed of particleboard sub- tive. Wainscoting is particularly well together behind the TV unit or in a strate or wood veneer. suited to rooms that take a lot of wear corner. But once you install a deco- Ÿ Metal: Made from a variety of mate- and tear. Besides protection, it will also rative panel on the wall, this mess rials, including Aluminum, Copper give elegant armor to your walls. Using will not be visible anymore. Stainless steel, Titanium and Zinc. a combination of chair rail, trim and Ÿ Unlike the painted walls or wallpa- Ÿ MDF: This is manufactured by dry moldings, wainscoting typically runs pers, these decorative wall panels pressing wood shavings at a high horizontally along the lower portion of don't have to be cleaned daily. temperature. a wall. You can use wainscoting on Besides, their durability saves you Ÿ Fabric: These are wood panels pad- entries, stairs and hallways, eating from the hassle of frequent repair- ded with foam and batting and areas, family rooms and dens, baths, ing of the walls. then covered with fabric. kids' rooms. With many options for fin- Ÿ Apart from a myriad range of col- Ÿ Chipboard: This is made by hot ishing and design, this style of molding ors and prints, panels can also sim- pressing sawdust and chips. presents countless possibilities for indi- ulate natural textures like wood Ÿ PVC: It is made of rigid polyvinyl vidualizing and adding value to your and stone, adding a whole new chloride with a small amount of home. The main elements of all differ- dimension to your space. Use plasticizer. ent types of wainscoting are the panels as well as the frames that are built them to cover an entire wall or Ÿ Glass: It can give you sleek mirror- around those panels. The frame itself is cover only a segment to define a finished walls. focal point. made up of four different pieces – the Ÿ Reusing and repurposing ele- Different types of Decorative Wall two rails on the top and bottom as well ments is an integral part of the Panelling for your building architec- as the stiles on the sides. Depending Indian lifestyle. Decorative wall pan- ture ' on the look and image that you are interested in creating within your els can be easily removed without Wainscoting wall panels damaging the product or your home, you may need to invest in walls. Wainscot is commonly used to keep raised-panel, flat-panel, board-and- walls safe from damage and blemishes batten or even beadboard wainscoting. Materials Used in Decorative Wall in heavy-traffic areas like entryways, Bead boarding wall panels Panelling stairways and hallways. This decorative element can be found in a variety of Beadboard is a type of narrow panel- Ÿ Wood: These are made of planks materials and used with many décor ing that can be used as wainscoting on Wainscoting wall panels Bead boarding wall panels June 2021 • Constrofacilitator 05 DECORATIVE WALL PANELLING walls and even as a treatment for ceil- ods like cement board and plywood sid- inexpensive, low-end product, and it ings. The name comes from the raised, ing. This is so because it is cut from should be used in areas where that rep- rounded ridge or "bead" in between pine or other inexpensive woods. One utation is not a drawback. Tileboard each panel - look at the edge of a plank of the major reasons why you should used in a laundry room or as wainscot- of beadboard and you'll see it. Older consider shiplap siding is because of its ing in a utility room will not raise eye- versions of beadboard used to be beautiful natural appearance. This type brows, but installing it in a master bath- installed panel by panel, but today it of siding is just cut from natural and room or even a regularly used guest comes in tongue-and-groove sheets beautiful woods like pine, oak or cedar. bathroom may lower the real estate that make it easier to cover a wall Because it is installed by hand, you get value of your home. If you are prep- quickly. It can be installed vertically (the that craftsman to feel then it is the case ping a home for sale, tileboard is an traditional orientation), or horizontally with aluminum or of a wooden siding. improvement over bare walls, but it is for a more modern feel. Full Another fascinating fact is, it provides a less appealing than almost any other beadboard walls aren't as common as transition that is logical as you move wall covering. partial walls and wainscoting; most use from one room to another, much Acoustics wall panels pair white beadboard paneling with a thanks to the seamless line through thin strip of wall above. Beadboard's space. Shiplap can be used effectively An acoustic panel is a sound-absorbing construction makes it a durable pick in almost any room in the home, and panel used to mitigate noise and for bathrooms and kitchens, where outdoors too. It can be used in their liv- reduce the reverberation and echo in there tends to be a lot of moisture lin- ing rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, bed- space. Vertical wall panels help mitigate gering in the air, and in humid climates, rooms, and garages throughout the sound transfers in space, preventing because the built-in space for expan- country.