Architectural Journals

Hi guys, this week I will tell you about the various types of brick and when to use them. If you are looking to build a house and require assistance, then this blog will help you. The type of brick used is not important yet, using the right type will make a world of a difference to your residence. There are various factors like cost of the construction, purpose of the brick, strength and compactness of the brick required and so on. First, lets look at the good old clay brick. a. Clay brick The different grades of brick available are first class, second class and third-class bricks. The strength of these grades is in descending order and second-class bricks are mostly used in construction today. Here is how a second-class brick looks along with the masonry . Next is the third-class brick . A third-class brick is not recommended for construction and is rather used for temporary sheds and non-load bearing independent rooms. Here is an image of the th...

A residence requires energy majorly in the form of electricity and fuel for its day-to-day operations. It is a quintessential part of the modern-day living experience. The focus of comfortable living has shifted from architecture and life principles to adjusting to what energy can substitute these with. For example, let us look at the major areas where energy is required in a modern-day  house: Provide artificial lighting and decorative lighting through tube lights, spotlights, rope lights and pendant lights. Increasing the comfort levels of the house through air-conditioning, fans, room heaters etc. Supporting in-house entertainment like T.V., Computers and mobile devices.  Use water pumps to propel water to achieve 24x7 water supply in the residence. This means that natural sunlight which is good for the eyes as well as the body is replaced with artificial lights and closed rooms. A breezy area of the house is blocked by walls just because it was not anticipated earlier...