Author: AU News Bureau
ABB India, a global leader in electrification and automation, has launched ABB-free@home® in India, a Smart Home automation system with enhanced interoperability. This cutting-edge and comprehensive wireless home automation solution is designed to enhance comfort, security, and energy efficiency for the residential segment. It allows users to integrate and control additional elements such as white good appliances, third party devices as well as EV chargers, through a single interface. The ABB-free@home® system includes a Matter Bridge Add-on. According to the release, “Matter is an emerging, open-source connectivity standard for smart homes, allowing for seamless cross-functionality with a wide variety of…
VitrA, a global leader in innovative bathroom solutions, launches the Memoria collection, designed by the renowned Christophe Pillet along with the VitrA Design Team. This collection redefines modern luxury with its distinctive design elements and sophisticated craftsmanship. The VitrA Memoria collection introduces a striking new look to the bathroom with its sharply delineated outlines and exquisitely slender forms. The washbasins, including the Memoria Infinit, are crafted from the mineral cast, offering both elegance and durability. Their smooth and glossy surfaces, paired with delicate lines and graceful curves, exude an air of effortless sophistication. The collection consists of washbasins and WCs,…
MEDITE SMARTPLY, the market-leading manufacturer of sustainable wood-based panels, has completed extensive testing with a UKAS-accredited laboratory on flooring solutions featuring SMARTPLY MAX DB and SMARTPLY SURE STEP DB. The OSB panels used in timber flooring systems for internal residential floors have achieved the airborne sound insulation performance of 40dB as required by the Building Regulations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Compared to the traditionally used chipboard solution, these flooring systems offer a host of benefits. Opting for SMARTPLY MAX DB enables a thinner, stronger and 30% lighter alternative. Opting for SMARTPLY SURE STEP DB provides an airtight, durable,…
Welspun Corp’s share price gained in the early trade recently after the company board approved investment by its subsidiary for upgradation of pipes manufacturing. Board has approved an investment of approximately USD 100 million by wholly owned subsidiary Welspun Pipes Inc. for the strategic upgradation of the HFIW (High Frequency Induction Welding) pipes manufacturing and coating capability in the USA for enriching its product portfolio, company said. The investment, which will be financed through local debt and internal accruals over 18 months. It will enable the company to offer pipes with sizes up to 24 inches in outside diameter and…
W Smith Plumbing LLC recently announced the relaunch of its comprehensive water heater installation services tailored for homeowners and business owners in the St. Augustine area and throughout St. Johns County, Florida. As part of this initiative, the company will now offer electric, gas, and tankless water heater installation services, catering to both residential and commercial clients seeking reliable, efficient, and professional plumbing solutions. Founded on the principles of quality service and customer satisfaction, W Smith Plumbing LLC has built a reputation as a trusted name in the plumbing industry in St. Augustine. With its renewed focus on water heater…
VOX India recently announced the VOX Architecture Ideas Awards 2024, an initiative that stands as a testament to VOX’s commitment to empowering emerging talent. In partnership with FOAID, this prestigious competition offers young architects and interior designers an extraordinary platform to showcase their expertise and creativity, celebrating ground-breaking design innovation alongside industry leaders. The VOX Architecture Ideas competition has introduced a new and exciting category this year: ‘Most Innovative Use of VOX Ceilings.’ This new addition aims to enhance engagement and elevate awareness within the product industry. Contestants entering this category have the chance to compete for the grand prize,…
Hafele introduced its first-ever Licht Experience Centre in India, strategically located at SCO 836, NAC Manimajra, Chandigarh recently. The name “Licht,” which means “light” in German, reflects the essence of this centre, showcasing Hafele’s cutting-edge lighting solutions. This sophisticated setting allows architects, interior designers, lighting consultants, electrical contractors, and end consumers to interact with Hafele’s innovative lighting concepts and see how they can elevate their own living spaces. The centre was inaugurated by Frank Schloeder, Managing Director, Hafele South Asia, and Sunil Punia, Business Head for Hafele Lighting, Surfaces, and Water Solutions. The Licht Experience Centre features a versatile range…
The students of 9th Semester from the School of Architecture and Landscape Design (SoALD), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), recently embarked on an in-depth site visit to Reasi. The trip was organised and supported by Head SoALD, Ar. Abhiney Gupta and course coordinators, Ar. Aditya Kumar Singh and Ar. Vinod Kumar, and supported by student coordinators Aditya Agrawal and Vanshika Singh. This visit was a crucial part of their academic journey, aimed at understanding the complex dynamics of urban and architectural challenges in the region. In this project, five sites were identified for potential urban development which were distributed…
