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Plotting rules for high-rises
The State government is thinking of stipulating a minimum plot size of 50 cents for the construction of a high-rise building. K..A. MARTIN takes a look at the circumstances that prompted the government to do so.


Property Expo gets under way in Kochi

The Property Expo, organised by the Kerala Builders Forum, got underway on Friday at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium grounds in Kochi.

The builders under the Forum, participating in the expo, have projected the State as the best ...


A little precaution with electronic goods will go a long way

The list of electronic appliances used at homes commonly to make life easier is only getting longer and the user base is also expanding with increasing purchase power.

A little care to the electrical system at home can assure these ...


A clothes dryer for all seasons

At the North India Top Company (NITC) stall of the MetroPlus Lifestyle Show in Bangalore recently, what grabbed one’s attention was the circular Clothes Dryer (Rs.4,400) suited to winter and rainy seasons.

The airbag, when mounted ...


The wind factor
The vertical growth of cities across the world has led to the development of wind engineering as a major factor in structural design.
Hi-tech security systems come calling
Home security gadgets are finding increasing acceptance. More so in apartment complexes than in individual houses.
‘Affordable houses’ to special categories
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation has come out with the new policy, which is likely to change the housing scene in our towns and cities.
The relevance of green awareness

In India the time has come for industries concerned to know that green awareness matters a lot. In terms of energy saving techniques, economics and durability. Green Buildings come in this category.

How has it translated into reality ...


Impact of rent control on tenant quality
Having seen some reforms in the age-old urban land ceiling regime, there is now an expectation that rent control laws too should soon change for the better.

First, what is rent control? It refers to laws or ordinances that set price ...


Bharat Nirman running behind schedule
The UPA government’s flagship Bharat Nirman programme is running behind schedule and many targets with regard to village electrification, rural roads, drinking water, housing and irrigation are unlikely to be met.

Key ...



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