Implementation of GRAP in NCR and its Impact on the Construction Industry

– by Ar. Akshay Kumar Garg We all know that after Agriculture the biggest manpower-oriented industry is the Construction Industry. With the invocation of GRAP – 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Graded Response Action Plan) in NCR the rhythm of construction industry gets affected severely. This not only affects the daily wadges labours, but alsoContinue reading “Implementation of GRAP in NCR and its Impact on the Construction Industry”

Sustainable Green Building Design versus Vernacular Architecture Design – What is the difference?

– by Ar. Akshay Kumar Garg Today, everyone is going gaga over Climate change, Sustainable architecture, Green Buildings, etc. Thanks to God, today it is only our Architecture fraternity who have realized the importance of Sustainable Green Buildings for the future generations, and of course the government. We realized that there is no other planetContinue reading “Sustainable Green Building Design versus Vernacular Architecture Design – What is the difference?”

Architecture and Creativity – What is the relation?

– by Ar. Akshay Kumar Garg When we think about creativity, our minds venders into different places, say some art work in a museum, a cool dress or outfit in an apparel’s showroom or a latest building erected in some corner of the city or an iconic building created by a well-known Architect, internationally. CreativityContinue reading “Architecture and Creativity – What is the relation?”

Is Hiring an Architect Important?

– by Ar. Akshay Kumar Garg Often people ask me why an Architect is important for designing a good building when his requirement is restricted only to the Approval of Plans and getting an Occupancy Certificate post completing the Construction. To this, many of my fellow Architects reply that we undergo a proper graduation programContinue reading “Is Hiring an Architect Important?”

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