Author: AU News Bureau
Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna elevates the renowned legacy of Dulux Velvet Touch with an innovative leap in quality and durability. As a groundbreaking addition to Indian interior emulsions, this advanced formula features PU-reinforced acrylic, enhancing the paintโs durability and dust-resistance. This ensures that your walls remain flawlessly pristine and elegantly timeless. Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna also meets the high expectations for superior colour performance associated with luxury paints. It is the first Dulux paint in India to incorporate TruColour+ technology with antioxidants, delivering rich, intense colours that retain their vibrancy longer. Additionally, the inclusion of tea tree oil in the…
Tufwud, the nationโs leading fire door manufacturer, proudly announced the launch of the FD120 IDโISI-marked Indiaโs first fully insulated fire door. This ground breaking product, unveiled at the prestigious Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) 2024 at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, sets a new benchmark in fire safety by combining aesthetics, functionality, and robust protection. The FD120 ID is the first fire door in India to achieve the esteemed ISI certification, making it a critical line of defense in fire emergencies. The ISI mark, a hallmark of quality and safety in India, guarantees that the FD120 ID meets the…
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced its 2024 Professional Awards, recognizing 39 winners for their innovation and exemplary achievements in landscape architecture. These winners, selected from 465 entries by jury panels that include professionals from the public and private sectors as well as academia, represent the pinnacle of excellence in the field. A comprehensive list of winners and their locations is provided below. For the second consecutive year, the ASLA / International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Global Impact Award is given in the Analysis and Planning category. This award honours a project that excels in addressing…
The London Design Festival has unveiled its thought leadership program, the Global Design Forum, dedicated to celebrating “design and the minds shaping its future.” Running from September 14 to 20 at the V&A, this year’s forum will feature a series of talks tackling key challenges faced by designers. Topics will include sustainability, technology, urban development, and repair. The event will bring together over 60 speakers from around the globe, offering insights into how design can become more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable to drive meaningful change. The four-day program will explore daily themes such as Please Design Responsibly, The Healthy City,…
Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) has unveiled its 2045 Campus Vision for the University of Birmingham, a comprehensive plan aimed at shaping the institutionโs future. This strategic framework reviews the university’s extensive portfolio of over 300 buildings, pinpointing areas for retention, refurbishment, transformation, or replacement to align with its goal of becoming a net-zero, future-ready institution. Developed in partnership with Ayers Saint Gross, the vision utilises detailed data on building conditions, operational costs, environmental performance, and space usage to guide the university toward its long-term goals while preserving its historical legacy. The 2045 Campus Vision focuses on a series of expanding…
Located in Hangzhou’s Central Business District, the Euro American Innovation City is a mixed-use development designed by Foster+Partners to become a dynamic addition to the city. The 346,450 square-meter project includes two 200-meter-high office towers and four high-rise apartment buildings, complemented by a public plaza, an IT incubator, and a retail mall on the lower levels. Construction is currently progressing in phases, with the first phase nearing completion next month and the second set to finish by year-end, while the entire project aims for completion in September 2025. The master plan is defined by the image of the six towers,…
Cistermiser recently launched its latest brochure dedicated to education washroom solutions. The resource has been carefully designed to provide schools and educational facilities managers with a comprehensive guide to implementing advanced water-saving and hygiene technologies across their campuses. โAs educational institutions continue to balance student health whilst striving to adopt best practice in order to achieve sustainability targets, the need for efficient water management and hygiene solutions has never been greater,โ said Richard Braid, Managing Director, Cistermiser. โThis brochure serves as an essential tool for decision-makers, facilities managers and procurement teams in the education sector. Our product range is designed…
The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has launched an architectural design competition to enhance the Gahunje Cricket Stadium with a top-tier international clubhouse. In collaboration with the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Pune Centre, the competition invites professional architects, architectural firms, and students to present creative designs for upgrading the stadium into a cutting-edge, self-sustaining venue. MCA President Rohit Pawar announced the news during a press conference held in Pune. Pawar said, โWe are happy to announce an architectural design competition in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Architects, Pune Centre, that seeks to blend the passion for cricket with innovative…
