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Norms FAR away from consensus in Kochi
The Kochi Corporation too has voiced its concerns over the new FAR norms proposed for the city. K.S. SUDHI takes a detailed look at the Corporation's stand.


Sound solutions to a noisy problem
The science of building or architectural acoustics is a well-developed field, yet rarely called into application in construction of residential houses and apartments.
Keep your rooftops cool and beat the heat
Some ways to keep your rooftops cool.
Make the correct choice
Choosing the right home loan option is as important as picking up the right piece of property.
In pursuit of foolproof maintenance
It will ensure the safety of the occupants and the building's capital value and earning capacity
Valuing properties
The RBI has given directions to put in place a system or procedure for realistic valuation of fixed assets and also for empanelment of valuers for the purpose.
Of architecture and anthropometry
Architecture is about space and people. To make a building architecturally successful, the link between space and inhabitants of that space is important. The link has to be established in many ways — physical, psychological, emotional and ...
No FII status in realty sector
The Finance Ministry is not in favour of granting foreign institutional investor (FII) status to foreign direct investment received through private placement of equity in pre-IPO period by the realty sector. Even though the Finance Ministry is ...
Cementing a new future
Indubhushan Patnaikuni of RMIT University in Melbourne focuses on developing a sustainable housing model that complements the environment and helps those residing in it. The solar energy that is generated is stored in a grid during the daytime and is made use of when occupants return from the workplace in the evening. The idea is to conserve energy in every possible way from usage of gas to electricity.



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