Women’s labour force participation has increased from 11.9% in 1955 to 18.6% in 2023. The pandemic has further opened a new world of possibilities. With improved digitisation and fewer physical limitations, the new-age work model offers women more flexibility, and has led to lower attrition rates and a more equitable work environment. Visible challenges Every […]
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Multi-generational living, now a growing trend, refers to families, consisting of many generations from grandparents to grandchildren, who choose to live together under one roof. The reasons for this type of living arrangement range from financial benefits to cultural traditions, and has become an increasingly popular option for families. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated […]
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With World Water Day on March 22, we are reminded once again that water forms one of the key components of building construction. While urbanisation and modernisation are inevitable, we cannot ignore that growing cities and populations, along with changing climate, are placing unprecedented pressure on the availability of water. According to the World Economic […]
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The desire for a luxurious home, where one can unwind and rejuvenate, is irresistible. But luxury does not necessarily mean massive chandeliers and larger-than-life wall décor. A minimalist home can be uber-luxe too. Rahul Mistri, Founder and Principal Designer at Open Atelier, Mumbai, says the key to a stunning design is experimentation and exploration. Today’s […]
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Architects around the world are coming up with new concepts while designing a house for their clients. With people wanting to move out of city limits post-pandemic, and purchasing larger homes in the suburbs, the Japanese concept of Shibusa — intended to evoke appreciation of life — is beginning to trend. Veeram Shah | Photo […]
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A 2020 report by the McKinsey Global Institute, titled ‘Will India get too hot to work?’ states that ‘India could become one of the first places in the world to experience heat waves that cross the survivability limit for a healthy human being resting in the shade, and this could occur as early as next […]
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Window grills are in vogue. They can be made with different materials to enhance the building facade Window grills are in vogue. They can be made with different materials to enhance the building facade I have been, in the last couple of articles writing about the ‘window’ — one of the most environmentally sustainable features […]
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Interior paints are more than what meets the eye. Remember a few things before sprucing up your home Interior paints are more than what meets the eye. Remember a few things before sprucing up your home For a good chunk of the two years of the pandemic, we were all stuck within the confines of […]
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True luxury is about making use of natural light and air in homes Source link
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