For any structure, commercial or residential, the materials that build it define its true essence. While designs are imprinted onto paper, it is the perfect blend of materials that help in shaping a structure effectively, bringing a designer’s vision to life.  The right kind and type of materials have first a lot to do with what the purpose of a building is. While approaches for residential designs are more laidback, the materials used too are done in a way to create softer and comfortable spaces.  On the other hand, commercial spaces signify activity, work and alertness making their design approach...

The field of materials, building material in particular, is one that is always changing and improving. Depending on what the design and consumer needs of today are, the field comes up with scientific and futuristic solutions to the problems of today. There have been a lot of innovative and unique building materials that have made their way to the markets and the designs of today’s world. Each of these materials has a certain quality about it that makes it stand out. Many of these are also being developed with the intent of sustainability and energy efficiency at mind.  Here is...