Nature has been an integral part of human existence. People have been turning to nature for millions of years to help them solve problems their various problems. From materials to medicine to art, nature has influenced us in profound ways. Architecture is not far behind when it comes to being inspired by nature. Nature has been one […]
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CES: A future that is now, here.
CES, touted as one of the major technology events of the year, attracts tech enthusiasts from all over to be the first to witness the latest shifts in technology. While about 3900 exhibitors showcased products of every kind this year, the key highlight was automation. From self-sufficient smart home technologies to robots, CES painted a […]
2018: Expectations for The Road Ahead
Indian real estate went through one of the most challenging phases in 2017. Despite the slowdown in the sector on account of the recent reforms, there have been some positive takeaways for the long-run. Going forward, in 2018, it is expected that the teething problems around RERA and other policy changes such as GST would […]
Zero Net Energy Buildings Explained
In our previous post, we talked about the idea of Zero Net Energy buildings and how it could lead to a carbon free future. In this post, we look at the different types of Zero Net Energy buildings and the latest measure for calculating the energy performance. The market for zero net energy buildings is […]
Zero Net Energy – The Future of Buildings
Used interchangeably, zero net energy or net zero energy building, meets its annual energy consumption through production of an equal amount of renewable energy on-site, thereby reducing the use of non-renewable energy resources. Zero net energy buildings contribute significantly lesser greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. That being the case, many residential and commercial buildings are […]
Retail Rebooted – Evolution of Shopping Mall Technology
Venice is the perfect place for a phase of art to die. No other city on earth embraces entropy quite like this magical floating mall. – Jerry Saltz, Pulitzer prize nominee Quite like what has been said, technology has brought forth a change in culture and blunted the rich traditional aspects of how shopping should […]
Managing Multi-Generational Workforce
According to the World Population Report of 2015 published by the United Nations, the global population of people over the age of 60 years and above is expected to grow by 56% (approximately 901 to 1.4 billion) by the year 2030. Although the impact of the aging population will vary from country to country, leaders […]
CRE Jumping on the ‘BITCOIN’ bandwagon?
Driven by the economic incentives envisioned by the creators and users, digital currency came to being. Of all kinds of virtual money transactions and digital currency, ‘Bitcoin’ takes the top spot in seamless and quick financial transactions (instant) without the involvement of any bank to issue, remit or direct the exchange, at a very low […]
Integrating Technology and Human Resources at the Workplace
Technological disruption has changed the way we work today. In this digitally connected environment, collaboration, communication and innovation are key to success of any business venture; and HR is the driving force behind this knowledge transformation. HR needs to maintain an equilibrium between managing employee expectations and business objectives. On one hand, businesses require HR […]
Smart Cities Initiative India – An Update
While smart cities topic has been covered extensively across forums, including ours; here is looking at where India stands. The Indian federal government under the leadership of honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the ‘Smart cities’ mission in India two years ago for a cleaner and better India. So where does the mission stand now? […]