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WFM | JULY - AUGUST 202212 CONTENTS Volume 8 | Issue 4 July - August 2022 RNI: DELENG/2014/57870 PUBLISHED BY F & F Media and Publications C-55, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase - 1, New Delhi-110 020 T: +91-11-40623356 FOUNDER Amit Malhotra TECHNICAL PANEL Mahesh Arumugam Director Meinhardt Façade Consultants KR Suresh Regional Director Axis Façade Consulting EDITORIAL Renu Rajaram renu@wfmmedia.com+919312864830 Shefali Bisht editorial@wfmmedia.com DESIGN & CONCEPT BY Chandan Sharma MARKETING & OPERATIONS Kapil Girotra kapil@wfmmedia.com+919560925255
Mario Schmidt, Managing Director, Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies Pvt Ltd 48 Post-Covid Mutation in the Window Accessories Industry Berk Seckin, Founder and CEO, DOCTORWINDOW’ 50 Why Should We Consider Building Movement When Specifying Perimeter Fire Seals for Curtain Wall Façades?
Architectural Hardware for Façades, Doors & Windows: Trends and Challenges Growth of Architectural Hardware Industry in India 96 Face to Face Interview with Ar. Sandeep shikre LEED AP, President & CEO, Sandeep Shikre & Associates (SSA Architects) 108 Industry Speaks Interview with Karan Shah, Founder & Partner, PEGO Hardware 116 Project Watch Zinc for Seamless Connectivity & Durability - DMRC FOB Project, Delhi Cover Courtesy: Sandeep Shikre & Associates (SSA Architects)
Yogesh B. Gilgile, Head Projects & Operations, Glaze Techno Façade Systems Pvt. Ltd. 66 Cover Story
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Sreenivas Narayanan, Technical & Compliance Director – India, MEI + AP, Siderise Insulation 57 Challenges in Building Fully Curved Unitised Panel
Deepak Chugh, Managing Director, LGF Sysmac (India) Pvt Ltd 18 Role of Hardware and Its Advances in Fenestration Systems & Its Functionality V.S.Rajan, Managing Director, GEZE India Pvt Ltd 23
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Choosing Hardware for Project Applications: Key Aspects to Consider Tony J Perayil, Dy. General Manager, Kinlong Hardware India Pvt Ltd 28 Door Hardware Overview Aravind Manohar, Door Hardware Consultant, dormakaba 32 Design by Certification: Assuring Quality and Sustainability Daniel May, Director, Consort Architectural Hardware 37 Testing, Standards & Certifications for Quality Assurance of Hardware Rajan Aggarwal, Sr. Vice President, Head of R&D and Manufacturing, Ozone Group 40 Architectural Hardware for uPVC and Aluminium Doors & Windows Poised for a Quantum Leap Anil Sinha, General Manager – Sales, McCoy 8M 44 Industry Performance of the Architectural Hardware for Aluminium Doors, Windows and Façades’ Abhishek Kale, Area Manager India, Sobinco’ 47 What is the importance of Window Sills?
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EDIT O R’SNOTE
The growth of the façade and fenestration industry is always driven by that of real estate. In Q1 2022, new launches increased by 36% q-o-q, say some experts to whom we spoke to. This marks the highest quarterly launches recorded since Q1 2014. Sales volume during Q1 2022 grew by 11% q-o-q; it scaled a new peak for the second straight quarter (since Q2 2013). Residential prices rose by an average of 2-4% q-o-q in Q1 2022 in select micro-markets across all the top seven cities. From the above data, it can be extrapolated that; the Q1 sales grow by 148% over pre-Covid levels and new launches in the cities of Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai tend to provide a positive outlook on this financial year and the upcoming years. This picture gives high hopes to the façade and fenestration industry in the coming months. A major part of the fenestration industry and therefore the architectural hardware industry keenly relies on the cash flow from the customers for taking forward their R&D and expansion plans, this, in turn, is a crucial factor in propelling the industry forward.Thisedition’s cover stories (Part 1 & 2) are on hardware industry for façade and fenestration. The role of these products is not limited to giving aesthetics or help in closing and opening of the doors only, but they also play an important role in safety aspects.There was a high speculation at the end of the last year regarding the façade and fenestration Industry. Demand for cheap, non-standard and local hardware is the biggest challenge for the organised architectural hardware industry. Corvid changed the preferences of the producers and the consumers. This change of preference causes people to question the quality and look for tested products, and enabled companies (that can sense the need of their customers) to change themselves to survive. This applies not only to companies that manufacture hardware but also to window manufacturers that use them. They understood that the business should be competitive by focusing on quality and correct installation methods.
The increased metal prices after the Covid taught the importance of recycling. Even consumers have come to understand the need for recyclable and eco-friendly products. The GOI has now started to make some policies towards standardisation in terms of safety related to hardware usage and execution of systems, which also needs to be regulated to not let anyone compromise safety. The future of architectural hardware is growing in the right path with the industry adopting new technologies that are expanding the roles of the hardware and making it more efficient for the buildings. With these hopeful notes, WFM Media invites all industry members to associate with us in creating more awareness among consumers as well as manufacturers, dealers and retailers, by contributing articles that will add more industry knowledge, resulting in improved revenues for a business.
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Window 1.2 mts x 2.4 mts DGU at IB Blu, Mumbai Whether it is the conventional top-hung operable façade or a sliding door, the hardware is expected to function on a variety of parameters which include measuring up to: 1. The weight of the operable (nowadays requirements exceed 400 Kgs on certain requirements, even though the more volume based may go up to a maximum of 180 Kgs).
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2. The size of the panel - conventional sizes now reach 1.5 m x 3m in façades top hung and 1 m x 3 m in sliding doors.
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Architectural hardware is the backbone of the fenestration industry. Whether it is the harmless small window opening in your completely secured restroom or even a large span opening in facades, the hardware around it is what defines how long the operable is going to perform. When we mean performance, it is measured by several parameters including water, wind and even sheer functionality of the product, besides a few other lookouts that each building brings out. From the time when hardware used to be just another item to close on the BOQ (bill of quantities), to the present days when it is closely looked upon by leading developers, architects and façade consultants as the savior of the operable in Bharti Worldmark,
3. Resistance to wind pressure 4. Water penetration 5. Working cycles While deciding on the kind of hardware to be used in operables, it is of utmost importance to consider a variety of factors beyond what is listed above. Safety plays an important role and the opening dimensions/ application of the operable should account for the occupants of a building, especially children. Today the new age hardware has solutions where the openings can be restricted with child safety measures in place. Ventilation in homes plays an important role too and while we have always been used to opening windows outwards to their maximum capacity, today you have the options of selecting restricted openings to let air in, save on air conditioning costs and yet inhibit access from the outside. This also comes in handy extreme conditions, the role of the product has been magnified to a large extent.
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DLF Downtown, Gurugram for night ventilation without compromising on security. So be it a villa where you need to have access to your sliding window from the inside and yet also be able to lock/open it from the outside, to a pivoted window, which allows cleaning of the glass from both outside and inside from the comfort of your room, or a parallel opening façade panel which allows the plain of the façade to remain the same, yet allows ventilation from all four sides and stretches window dimensions beyond imagination (may I add quite useful for smoke ventilation too), the industry has it all. To top it, there are solutions for bottom hung vents today for up to 4.2 m height and 350 Kgs and top hung vents up to 3 m height and 250 Kgs, tested to 10,000 cycles. As dimensions increase and demands go up in terms of safety even in terms of fire norms, the inclusion of automation solutions for both natural ventilation and smoke vents has witnessed a sea change. Not only are these systems integrated with the Building Management System (BMS), but they are also equipped to offer concealed electronic locking multipoints. While buildings continuously grow taller and modern homes turn to automation, it would be very unlikely that the fenestration industry did not gear up to this aspect. With hardware solutions now available to automate windows at the touch of a button or shall I say at the hands of a remote control unit or even at the touch of an iPad, the hardware has truly come around a complete circle.
DEEPAK CHUGH Managing Director, LGF Sysmac (India) Pvt Ltd ABOUT THE AUTHOR Deepak Chugh is the Managing Director of LGF Sysmac India Pvt. Ltd., a dynamic company, launched in 2000, offering architectural hardware solutions and fabrication equipment to the fenestration industry for over 22 years. Whether it is introducing customised façade lighting to the Indian market, to setting up new fabrication units for aluminium or uPVC windows and doors or giving solutions for hardware for aluminium and uPVC windows and doors and façade operables (including automation in smoke and natural ventilation), a focused approach is what drives him. He is a qualified Mechanical Engineer from Nagpur University. Today LGF Sysmac not only has a panIndia presence but is also successfully operating in neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Middle East with a vision to have a footprint on all the continents by 2025, growth is the keyword.
A wide variety of hardware system solutions are now available from indigenous and also from overseas manufacturers for doors and windows in both sliding and swing systems, be it for conventional systems or performance-based systems. However, careful consideration has to be given to understand the project requirements, like accessibility, structural requirements, performance parameters, local regulations, fire safety, environmental conditions, durability, and maintenance while considering hardware systems. Hardware being the functional components of doors and windows, the correct selection of hardware components as per the system design and construction is needed for optimal performance of fenestration. It is no longer a case of one size fits all. Also,
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In major cities, the trend is for high-rise buildings. Also, in individual residences, clients have become more aware of the doors and windows. Today we see a trend for wider and taller doors and windows systems. The proper selection of the door and window is becoming important. There are several options available in window types sliding systems, swing systems, parallel opening windows, and skylight windows.
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nergy conservation, climate change, and air quality are the words that we hear frequently nowadays. Over the last few years, we have witnessed a greater focus on the quality of living. Further, due to the pandemic situation, safety and hygiene have become important considerations for occupants of the buildings. In building structures, the fenestration system plays an important functional role., Doors and windows are integral to the building structure, be it residential, commercial, or education buildings to name a few. They act as a passage for entrance and exits for not only occupants but act as a barrier from external elements. The right balance of natural lighting, thermal control, air quality, and acoustics is desirable for people inside the building.
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Windows are playing an increasing range of roles in modern buildings. Large windows are in high demand currently, and not just for design reasons. They flood rooms with plenty of natural daylight and give users a feeling of warmth and freedom. In addition to technical factors such as light penetration, heat, sound, and burglary protection, plus resistance to wind and rain, they also have to take on important functions such as ventilation or smoke and heat extraction. They improve the indoor climate by providing natural ventilation, play a crucial part in respect of energy efficiency, and ensure smoke and heat extraction in the event of a fire. In addition, there are building-specific demands in terms of hygiene, comfort and safety. Building automation improves not only the energy efficiency but also the indoor air quality. If smart window systems are centrally linked with the building management technology, rooms can be ventilated and supplied with fresh air as needed. The advantage: Automated window ventilation consumes lesser energy than most of the mechanical ventilation systems. In addition, heating costs can be saved if ventilation and heating are jointly controlled via building management technology. Fresh outdoor air is important for a healthy indoor climate. As there is an increased risk of contracting viral infections from airborne particles in closed rooms, regular ventilation is recommended in order to
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Building automation is another important factor to make the building more energy efficient. In intelligent building control, lighting, air conditioning, shade control, and door and window technology are linked together and automatically controlled. Energy consumption can be reduced significantly by intelligent automation. The reason: Sensors such as temperature sensors, air quality indicators, brightness sensors, movement detectors, or weather stations are more energy efficient than humans in their response.
fenestration quality and also impact the building structure. Air leakages, water seepage, and thermal loss, are a few manifestations that will impact fenestration functionality.
Few key considerations that are gaining prominence in fenestration are energy efficiency aspects
Energy efficiency in buildings is becoming important, the air conditioning and lighting systems of a building consume a lot of energy. Therefore, buildings should be planned such that they use as much natural light and atmospheric cooling (or heat) as possible to minimise energy consumption. A good selection of hardware systems is thus important, as it has a direct impact on the interior environment of the building. A properly designed, engineered, installed and maintained fenestration will go a long way in complementing the building’s sustainability.
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WFM | JULY - AUGUST 2022 19 in the building structure, requirements of the hardware requirements can vary depending on the location, say for doors at the entrance of the buildings the hardware selection criteria may be different for interior doors or balcony doors. In high-rise structures the hardware requirements on windows and doors on the 4th floor can be different from requirements on say 43rd floor. Improper selection, faulty design and construction with hardware will have a detrimental impact on Automated swing door hardware
V.S.RAJAN Managing Director, GEZE India Pvt Ltd ABOUT THE AUTHOR V.S.Rajan, Managing Director of GEZE India Pvt Ltd, is a professional chartered accountant with over 30 years of experience in diverse industries serving in India & Middle East. Joined as General Manager – Finance in the year 2007, Rajan took over as Managing director of GEZE India and has been instrumental in the organizational growth since 2015.
Today, doors have developed into multifunctional systems. This has been driven primarily by increasing demands for security and protection. Accessibility, convenience, fire protection scenarios, escape route planning, access control, and hygiene factors are important in doors, especially in building projects. The size, weight and material of the door must be considered. Here, for instance, frameless all-glass doors demand a different set of hardware as compared to framed glass Doordoors planning ensures smooth integration of systems and clarifies the purpose of the doors, bringing all the product groups together and coordinating them to allow for the seamless integration of different systems. This ensures that the numerous customer-specific and statutory specifications for the door, and the functions necessary to implement them, can be combined in the smartest way possible. Details on the lock and door fittings, as well as additional components like door closers, holdopen systems, or door automation. Regular Maintenance is an important consideration for the fenestration functionality. Maintenance is important in many cases to comply with the terms of some manufacturer’s warranties, which is another reason to ensure the products are maintained in accordance with the Operations & Maintenance Manuals. The operation of products with moving parts are needed to be maintained on a regular basis in order to ensure their continuous smooth operation and to prolong their operational life and longevity. In conclusion, a fenestration system creates an immediate visual impact on the building structure, and its functionality contributes to liveability. The industry needs to follow the best practices and also adopt the latest technologies. The environment is changing and as an industry, we need to also contribute to creating more sustainable and healthy living. Project by GEZE Door hardware
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ensure a good exchange of air. A good supply of fresh air can boost our ability to perform. In Schools for example a good supply of fresh air can boost our ability to learn by at least 15%.
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very building carries a unique feature that creates its own identity. This identity makes the building stand out in the world of contemporary architecture’s infinite iterations. The architecture hardware used in the building creates that unique identity, it matches the aesthetic vision of the architect with the functional parameters demanded by the project and end user. The selection of hardware depends on the application purpose, the end user experience, safety, the specific function, performance, aesthetics, endurance, customisation and quality. Safety is of paramount importance when it comes to selecting any hardware. Prestige Falcon Mall
The performance of a building and the experience that it delivers to the endusers depends majorly on the hardware used even though architectural hardware cost comes to a meagre 2 to 7% of the total project value. A typical project might be from the following sector: health care, retail, commercial, residential, or institutional. Choosing the right hardware is key to the overall successful completion of the project. Short cuts and compromises on quality, safety and performance parameters will adversely affect the installation, longterm maintenance and safety.
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The key to a proper functioning building with aesthetic appeal is the right selection of hardware used in façades, aluminium/ uPVC doors & windows, door controls, railings, canopies, etc. Automatic sliding doors, D&W hardware, lock hardware, bathroom hardware, flooring hardware, internal railings, door control hardware, etc., give the touch
Healthcare Sector Parco Hospital, Kerala & hardware installation at Parco Hospital Kerala and feel experience to the end user and any failure of the above-mentioned shall result in loss of customer satisfaction.
It is always recommended to use hardware with anti-microbial properties. The selected hardware should meet the specific needs (dimensional & operational parameters) of each section/department of the hospital.
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The current global trend is to adopt a one-stop solution provider for all architectural needs. A one-stop solution provider is banking on the ease of business brought in by them by giving all the products ranging from anchor bolts, sealants, shower cubicles, SS & Alu railings, façade hardware, uPVC and ALU D&W hardware, flooring hardware, door controls, automatic sliding doors, safety products, SPC flooring hardware, screws, cast-in-channels, etc., in one single package. It helps the project owner to easily procure all the required materials under one roof hence easing the process and thereby cost-effectively saving time. This is in trend because it eases the concept to reality by efficiently channeling the design stage, procurement process, maintenance process, installation, etc.
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The Key Aspects in Selecting the Right Architectural Hardware
Whenimportance.selecting the flooring material in healthcare projects, it should be antislip and durable, monolithic, or has minimum joints. This minimises bacteria growth and helps fight hospital-acquired infections. Stringent adherence to the industry standard certifications for each product – ISI certification, etc. is mandatory. Always choose hardware with a smooth surface finish to enable easy cleaning and sanitation. The material should be able to withstand any reaction from the cleaning agents. Fire resistance for selected departments - 2.5 Hrs. should be considered while choosing the hardware.
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Over the years, the technological gains that our industry has acquired have enabled the manufacturers to design and manufacture high-performance hardware at an affordable cost all the while ensuring safety and quality.
Currently, in India, only a few hardware manufacturers are capable of this business model since it involves high investment, technical prowess and manufacturing capability.
This article shall cover the key aspects in selecting the right architectural hardware in health care, retail, commercial, residential and institutional projects. What factors should be kept in consideration right from the concept stage, design stage to installation and Inmaintenance?thehealthcare sector, function follows form. The main idea is to have hardware that works without fail, give high-performance, and is sustainable.
Healthcare sector projects are often in high footfall zones and it is of utmost importance that the hardware used are capable to take a beating and still perform without a hiccup.
For example: a) Staff restrooms and patient restrooms have two types of doors. A patient restroom requires emergency rescue hardware, and the door has to swing out into the patient room. Staff restrooms do not have the same requirements. b) Hermetically sealed doors are specially designed for use in operating theatres, laboratories and other clean room environments where air pressure control and hygiene are of the utmost
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Practices like using cut-length “Aluminium U-Channel” seamless railings concealed under the cover plate in high-rise buildings should be avoided and only full-length Aluminium U-Channels must be used. These shortcuts to save a few hundred rupees per running meter could result in catastrophic failures. It is up to the hardware suppliers to choose not to supply in such projects and convince the end-clients of the importance of safety. It is indeed a good sign in our industry that the majority of the railings manufacturers refuse such requests. Façades form an integral part of the characteristic of the building. The hardware selected should go hand in hand with the vision of the architect and the safety consideration of the consultant. Most complex buildings would need heavy customisation and high levels of engineering for the hardware to bring out the concept design to reality. For Example, the façade in “Port Blair Airport” in Andaman Nicobar Islands has a double curvature façade, and to achieve that the use of heavily customised SS cables and SS clamps were used. Each clamp has 5 cables passing through them - two horizontal, two vertical, and Westin Hotel, Kolkata Brigade Inn, Bengaluru
Commercial Projects In commercial projects, for example, IT office buildings or malls, equal importance is given to the safety and aesthetic appeal of the hardware selected. A good example can be given from the recent ‘Midnight Sale Shopping Festival’ at one of Asia’s largest shopping malls, “Lulu Mall” in Kerala. The recently opened mall saw an unprecedented crowd of ten thousand storming the Mall together. The multi-level building’s SS-Railings System was put to test on that day when the huge crowd was packed in the mall and pressed against the railings on all the floors. The safety considerations that went into the designing of the railings play an important role here.
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It is good to observe that few premium residential builders have started adopting the use of SS2205 in SS pillars, particularly in the Kochi-Kerala market, this is a customer-centric approach and increases the premium value of the overall project. Always choose SS316 for architectural hardware in coastal areas. SS304 is prone to rust in such conditions. Material grade, quality as per specific requirements of usage, service, and maintenance availability are key aspects while choosing the right hardware. Choose hardware with a clear product warranty and test certificates with a long life cycle.
TONY J PERAYIL Dy. General Manager, Kinlong Hardware India Pvt Ltd ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tony J Perayil is one of the senior most employees of Kinlong Hardware India Pvt Ltd and has played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of the brand in South India. He is an expert in mega project handling and a key force in airport projects undertaken by Kinlong India. one diagonal. When selecting hardware in such projects, always consider the manufacturer who has the technical prowess and manufacturing capability to design, manufacture and support in a cost-efficient manner. The hardware in the commercial buildings should be aesthetically pleasing yet safe, with proper calculation reports to substantiate the hardware performance claims. Select complies are that comply with certifications from consultants and architects’ requirements as per industry standards and the end client.
For institutional projects, availability of certifications as per market standards – UL, CE, etc., and approval from state or central government authorities for a respective government project. E.g., KIIFB is required for the hardware selected. Fire safety, product warranty, long life cycle, service & maintenance, etc will ensure peace in the post-installation and maintenance time. Hardware should be chosen by analysing the current market trend and its requirements. Prediction of any change in the trend with a futuristic view is mandatory. New problem-solving or unique hardware can be a game changer but has its own risk - proper analysis of the impact it can have on the market and the consumer can help to act wisely and avoid risk. Always consider the post-sales support and serviceability of the hardware selected, provided by its manufacturer.
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Sofitel Hotel Mumbai, BKC Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Kochi – Hardware installations
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Residential Projects
Do not compromise on quality but at the same time project budget might be a constraint. Hence always look out for different hardware suppliers who can give you a better cost-effective solution without compromising the quality and performance. It is always the right practice to check with multiple vendors before making a purchase decision for hardware.
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Anti-ligature hardware must also, like all hardware, comply with Disability Act standards. Good anti-ligature hardware is something that anyone Anti-ligature hardware can use but something that does not pose a threat to patients. Patients will not see it as an opportunity for selfharm Emergency Rescue Hardware: Rescue hardware is used on inswinging bathroom doors in facilities where there is a higher likelihood that someone might fall against the door inside a bathroom, preventing the door from being opened to aid the person inside. Rescue hardware is typically used in hospitals, nursing homes, and sometimes doctors’ offices. Under normal operation, the door opens into the bathroom, but if someone falls against the door and blocks it, rescue hardware allows the door to swing out of the bathroom.
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Anti-Ligature Hardware: Anti-ligature hardware, also known as ligature resistant hardware, is a design that prevents a patient from tying an object on it to harm himself or herself.
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Hardware for Fire Doors: Fire doors and their accompanying hardware, in particular, require special attention. Install equipment that is inefficient, and suddenly you could put a whole building’s network of fire safety measures at risk. And in light of this year’s debate on the government’s planned fire safety reforms, the importance of function-specific door hardware is now more valued than ever.
oor hardware represents a small investment relative to the total cost of a facility, typically 1 to 3 percent of the overall facility construction cost. But door hardware has an impact on the facility out of proportion to their cost. The appearance and function of the doors and hardware are scrutinised daily by building occupants and visitors. Door hardware is more than just a cosmetic consideration. In fact, it plays a role in the operational integrity of a building, and more crucially, is a key element of a facility’s fire safety and security. Present Market In early 2000, there were only one or two players, but today almost all leading global players are directly or indirectly present in India, and now we can see many quality players in India. Fancy door handles are trending within the door hardware market, and so is the demand for longer door hardware. The new building models accommodate doors and entrances with an expanded height and weight is one of the trends in the door hardware market.
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Antimicrobial Coating: The hardware on highly-trafficked door openings in buildings is a prime location for bacteria and other microbes. Door pulls, levers, and exit devices are touched continuously by people going in and out. Organisms can live on these surfaces for hours. To assist with the reduction of these organisms, companies offer antimicrobial coating for door hardware.
Delayed Egress Hardware: Delayed egress hardware prevents a door from being opened from the egress side, usually for a period of 15 seconds. This type of device is often used to prevent theft while maintaining life safety. The system is most commonly comprised of an exit device incorporating delayed egress features, or an electromagnetic lock and power supply, one of which would contain delayed egress circuitry. When the device is actuated, the door remains locked on the egress side for 15 seconds, and then releases to allow egress. Before specifying or supplying delayed egress hardware, you must verify that it is allowed to be used in the applicable occupancy classification, and be aware of the other code requirements that pertain to the use of this product.
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A recessed exit device is a special type of exit device which are recessed into the door, INPACT maintains a lowprofile presence in a big way. The device projects only 1 1/4” (32mm) off the face of the door while in the open position, making it ideal for corridor doors. When doors are held open, this minimal projection provides more room for people and equipment to pass. And, when an object such as a cart or dolly does bang into the device, the sloped endcaps deflect the object away from the door, protecting the device and the door.
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Door Hardware Consultant, , dormakaba ABOUT THE AUTHOR Aravind Manohar has over 8 years of experience in door hardware specification, business development, and new market development. He is an active member of Door and Hardware Institute, the USA since 2015. He has worked extensively with AHJs, contractors, and architects in the Middle East, India, and the Asia Pacific, assisting and advising the various stakeholders on matters relating to new products, standards, testing, and code compliance.
Conclusion There is no doubt that doors, including door hardware and accessories, are one of the most important architectural elements for safety. They are also the gateways to create a visually pleasing environment. The right door hardware and accessories can boost the aesthetic appeal and reputation on a daily basis while creating peace of mind. However, in more challenging days, they act as the first defender to protect you
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hardware, for example, is one of the most heavily used elements within a building environment, and a typical busy door can be used 150 times each day. Door hardware plays a pivotal role in a building’s operational network and its fire safety, so the application of certified hardware solutions shouldn’t be undervalued. While it is important to deliver on aesthetics and innovation, there is always a clear responsibility to provide safe and secure building environments. Updated reforms, and the regulations they introduce, will always continue to raise the standards associated with building design, and with that, the benefits of certified hardware will Alongshine. the supply chain, the durability of hardware products is the key, and this is in no way more assured than with independent certifications. For example, for fire doors to operate as intended, they rely on fitted hardware to perform - opening and closing upon demand to ensure the compartmentalisation of smoke and fire. Fire door hardware products in the UK for example should, at a minimum, be CE
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More than ever, modern building projects can benefit from the use of certified products, writes Daniel May, Director of Consort Architectural Hardware. The needs of modern building environments have evolved. Throughout the construction process, decisionmakers are more commonly deliberating on themes such as innovation, accessibility and sustainability. And that’s not mentioning the renewed focus on building safety and performance, succeeding heightened concerns. As the collective commitment towards these topics grows, it is as vital as ever for
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Avoiding Costly Errors In some cases, design teams will face a choice between the initial costs of certified products and their less reliable counterparts. Although economic considerations are often part of the construction process, durable hardware will continue to perform long after its initial supply period, whereas cheaper hardware alternatives can become counterintuitive, failing to offer that same quality and durability, and leading to costly consequences.
A building is a network of design choices, all of which must work in tandem for the infrastructure to operate as intended. Should one area fail, for example, the mechanisms of a fire door closer, the infrastructure becomes compromised, heightening safety and security risks for the building’s occupants and visitors. It is critical that only the most durable products are used in these scenarios and whether using non-standard or standard arm applications, hardware must be compliant with various areas considered, such as meeting DDA requirements by paying close attention to the opening forces used in public spaces. And while manufacturers have a responsibility to test, label and supply the highest standard of product, decision-makers must then also choose to apply hardware that meets the requirements of the building in question.
Glass hardware: Along the supply chain, the durability of hardware products is the key Product certifications such as Certifire boost the dependability of hardware choices
Architectural Hardware marked (UKCA from 2023), showing they comply with the minimum regulatory requirements. However, to emphasise the highest levels of performance and durability, product manufacturers will often look towards third-party certifications such as the commonly recognised Certifire - a certification scheme that assures the performance, quality, reliability and traceability of hardware products. For architects, specifiers and end users alike, product certifications such as Certifire boost the dependability of hardware choices and make for an easier, less time-consuming selection process. They provide additional confidence that the chosen product will perform when called upon, remaining safe and high performing throughout its lifecycle.
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The time has come for decision-makers to do their part to limit the consumption of construction resources, and certified architectural hardware can play its part here too. Hardware can also gain environmental certifications, such as ISO 14000, which is a set of standards designed to reduce environmental waste and Similardamage.toCertifire, BREEAM is a thirdparty sustainability assessment method focusing on infrastructure and buildings. Hardware products can become recognised under independent standards - providing users with peace of mind that products are more durable, ethically sourced and environmentally resourceful. The aim is to reduce replacement hardware and the amount of packaging that is associated with replacements. And extended durability - represented through certifications - is the way forward. The alteration of product packaging is another area that is seeing significant change too. R&D teams are already sourcing alternative packing options and eliminating product waste in a bid to stimulate the circular economy. This commitment must also transfer through to the specification and design stages of projects too. In some cases, for example, there has been a shift to modular and off-site construction, where elements of the project are constructed and delivered in a finished form. This approach has been designed to reduce the consumption of site waste through the application of controlled manufacturing
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Later in a building’s lifecycle, where less durable products have been used, complications can arise. With this, the costs associated with future maintenance and replacements can quickly begin to add up and work against the original decision. Not to mention the expense of building safety. More recently, sustainability continues to grow into the conversation, fairly asking questions about the environmental impact buildings omit. As was referenced at the recent COP26 conference, the built environment and construction sector accounts for 38% of the world’s Carbon Emissions, and so changes must now be made to avoid both environmental and reputational costs. Where sustainability is concerned, there is a promise, however. Today, 82% of AEC organisations are now understood to have a dedicated sustainability team in place, and with environmental goals established, sustainable performance is more readily measured. Between COP26 and UNEP, both industries and individuals are progressively being held responsible for their environmental footprint, and Hardware: extended durability - represented through certifications - is the way forward the growing expectation to go beyond compliance has incited real change.
The benefit of sustainable construction is extremely far-reaching environments. However, waste can still feature here, and decision-makers must continue to recognise their responsibility in choosing the more sustainable product option to avoid sending any waste to landfill where possible.
From a sustainability standpoint, as hardware and building design continues to adapt, sustainable construction will progress, providing social, environmental and economic benefits for years to come.
The benefit of sustainable construction is in fact extremely far-reaching. Already, most AEC organisations are seeing the advantages, as 3 in 4 construction firms say the introduction of sustainability initiatives has led to better use of resources. ‘Greener’ investments can pay dividends across the supply chain in various ways, from contractual wins to building managers seeing a reduction in their running costs over time. As manufacturers continue to improve the longevity of their architectural components and materials, building performance will continue to peak. When adopted, the use of better, more sustainable materials will diminish the need to replace or refurbish poor-quality products over time, decreasing the costs associated with maintenance.
In general, building design will benefit from these raised standards, and right now, decision-makers can benefit from certification-led design.
From an environmental standpoint, as the need for replacements decreases, so too will the material and packaging waste that has previously contributed to the industry’s eyeopening waste statistics – a win-win for all.
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DANIEL MAY Director, Consort Architectural Hardware ABOUT THE AUTHOR Daniel May has played a fundamental role in supporting product development and commercial growth at Consort. In 2010, Dan had the opportunity to build upon Consort’s international success, relocating to Dubai to serve as Head of Overseas Operations and Regional Director, Middle East. During his tenure there, Dan oversaw a significant expansion of the company’s geographical footprint, including new offices in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, India, the Philippines, the US and Hong Kong. In 2020, Dan returned to the UK to further focus on product innovation, diversification and expansion within the UK and globally. Dan has prioritised achieving the highest safety and performance certifications to meet today’s stringent industry standards, expanding upon the company’s bespoke specification capabilities.
The advantage of applying certified architectural hardware is now clearer than ever. From performance benefits to dependability, all hardware - even the often-overlooked lever handles and flush bolts - should meet the requirements of their building, and there is no better way to ensure this than with certified products.
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The hardware lifecycle begins at the onset of the fitting. It goes through at least six different processes before being declared fit for use.
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hen we look around, we are surrounded by fittings. Be it as evident as a door handle or as discreet as a cabinet hinge. We take it for granted that these products are built well and tested to ensure safe You’llperformance.besurprised to know that not many consumers know what they should look out for when purchasing a hardware fitting. For many years, consumers have been relying on ‘Brand Identity’ to make an informed decision about a product. Besides, not all brand products will be thoroughly examined as per required standards, simply because testing is expensive and demands a sophisticated circuit. Why does Quality Matter?
By far, it has become a necessity. Certain quality checks are meant to determine how efficiently a product is crafted. Organisations are now committed to improving customer satisfaction by manufacturing and supplying excellent products per agreed customer requirements. Along with this, on-time delivery and smooth experience contribute to customer retention in the future. Moving further, quality is directly proportionate to the environment. The better the quality, the better the environment around you. Locally sourced materials emit fewer carbon emissions than one being sourced from thousand kilometers apart. Sticking to this phenomenon, organisations win consumers’ trust and maintain their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Testing, Standards & Certifications for Quality Assurance of Hardware
The product needs to stay put for years to come – in longevity and functionality while assuring utmost safety to the consumer.
Qualitysimultaneously.certifications such as EMS 14001:2015, OHSAS 45001:2018, and QMS 9001:2015 assist consumers in relying on a product’s quality. Carrying these certifications, the product assures you of rigorous testing, authorised distribution, longevity, and more.
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The list goes on and can extend to a great length. Suffice to say that multiple elements provided and laid out here typically enter into a discussion paving the way for the nature of the product and its
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The focus has increased to broaden the R&D resources and create credibility in the market to reach more people. Strategically placed testing labs help to substantiate quality and the standard to be followed. This not only leads to healthy competition but also promotes powerful knowledge and insights for the Localisedconsumers.manufacturing is the need to keep the industry running while cutting down costs and pollution, without compromising on standards, quality and reliability.
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Theapplication.number of certifications would depend upon a variety of factors. For example, some are required by law while some by the trading region. And while tests are essential, the drive to create something new should be the end goal always.
the reliability of the product • Verifies and validates the product application in an intense condition • To meet the regulatory compliance and standards • Real-time monitoring for any possible defect or deformity •
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RAJAN AGGARWAL Sr. Vice President Head of R&D and Manufacturing, Ozone Group ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rajan Aggarwal is an alumnus of the School of Planning & Architecture(SPA), New Delhi. A Gold medallist in Masters in Product Design, with more than 20 years of experience in Metal Architecture. He believes in the right mix of aesthetics and functionality while designing a product. “We engineer aesthetic at Ozone by keeping all functional Aspects, Raw material & Pricing in mind while developing any product”. He visions establishing Ozone as the leader of Architectural Hardware & Security Solutions in the Global Market. Under his leadership, Ozone is the fastest growing brand in the Indian market, constantly innovating for the better. The critical parameters are inspected under the expert observation of the technically qualified engineers at the testing lab to ensure the best quality of products. Each product is required to complete this cycle order to reach the packaging stage. cycle: Ensures
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The report from Ken Research titled “India uPVC Doors and Windows Market Outlook to 2023” predicts the expected size of the market by the year 2023 to be INR 45 Billion In India, post the announcements by the Government about the plan to build urban conglomerates, metropolises and smart cities, it is expected that these will be peopled by almost 40% of the total population of India by the year 2030. Indian façade and fenestration industry is directly linked to the construction industry’s performance. Post the boom of the 1990s, the slowdown in the construction industry in recent times has resulted in a setback in the window and façade industry. The overall growth is around 20 per cent annually. We can come to an inference that with huge projects announcements from the Government like 100 smart cities, and with the propositions by the Planning Commission to build over 20 million new houses to be built in the next 10 years, the real estate sector in India continues to seek greener pastures, thus the related segments, including windows & door market will take off again, though the past 10 years saw a slump in sales. It is also evident that, with a huge number of multi-story apartments coming up, even in tier 2 and 3 cities, demand for traditional steel and wooden doors and windows is decreasing, while the demand for Aluminium & UPVC products is showing an Theupsurge.Report from Ken Research titled “India uPVC Doors and Windows Market Outlook to 2023” predicts the expected size of the market by the year 2023 to be INR 45 However,Billion.
The fenestration industry in India witnessed a leap in the 90s with incredible growth in the economy and the rising demand for the housing sector. By the end of 90’s the sector had to follow the ups and downs faced by the construction industry, which in turn depended on the state of the economy. However, in the first few years of the last century, a slowdown in the housing and real estate sector caused a setback to the doors and window market. We
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Architectural Hardware for uPVC and Aluminium Doors & Windows Industry Poised for a Quantum Leap
contrary to many expectations, the growth of real estate and the linked fenestration industry, like other sectors, saw a significant downfall due to the onslaught of the global pandemic, global weather change and general unrest. Now, as the dust starts to settle, prospects have started to look up again.
A report by ABK Consulting on demand for façades and fenestrations have seen a boom in this sector in the mid- 2000 and now we are witnessing steady growth. As a few positive signs of growth in the real estate sector become visible, the doors and windows market is expected to grow in the near future. Real estate CAPEX is about 1015 per cent of the Indian GDP. In due course, when initiatives taken by the Government pick up momentum, the real estate sector would bounce back. When that happens, there’s going to be a significant uptake in the fenestration industry as well. It is observed that, at present, the demand for the products is much higher in Tier 2 and 3 cities than in the metros. The 2008-09 collapse forced builders/ developers to move towards suburbs to offer low-cost housing, which saw a fall in window prices and specifications and this continued for the next 4-5 years. Better connectivity of the towns and cities has greatly helped the fenestration industry to reach out to the hinterlands in TheIndia.rising middle-class population in India has created a market for the façade and fenestration products, offering new opportunities for growth at present. It is observed that commercial/ office spaces and green-rated buildings have used certified fenestration products with high Withperformance.thefocus on green buildings, IT/ corporate buildings are to push volumes aluminium façades and fenestration in prices bands more than Rs.7000 Sq m. Demand for new efficient façades too will increase value markets by over Rs. 2000 crores, says a report by ABK Consulting The Indian real estate market size is expected to reach USD180 billion by 2020. The housing sector alone contributes 5-6 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The growth of this sector is well complemented by the growth of the corporate environment and the demand for office space as well as urban and semi-urban accommodations. In the period FY2008-2020, the market size of this sector is expected to increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.2 per cent. Retail, hospitality and commercial real estate are also growing significantly, providing the much-needed infrastructure for India’s growing needs.
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Most of the Indian suppliers of uPVC and aluminium doors and windows have been importing various hardware from all over the globe, specifically from places like China, Turkey, etc. Now that things are returning slowly back to normal, as the pandemic becomes less severe, the market is picking up.
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4. Finally, overall purchase prices have gone up significantly due to the rise in raw material costs like SS 304, Aluminium, etc. However, the following activities are also going on:
1. As a part of the ‘Make in India’ initia tive, more and more companies are developing hardware indigenously. This is easing the pressure on im ports.
2. Raw material costs are also coming down, thus easing the import prices also.
General Manager – Sales, McCoy 8M ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anil Sinha has over 25 years of experience out of which more than 12 years are in the fenestration industry. Anil’s journey in the office automation industry began 20 years ago, and has worked for turnkey interior, and office and home furniture. His experience has taken him through organisations like New Mack Systems, Doorset, Bush International, and McCoy (current) where he has worked covering the entire gamut of the turnkey interior, office and home furniture, wooden door window hardware, architectural hardware, uPVC doors and windows, including, fabrication and installation.
In view of the above, I feel that the architectural hardware for uPVC and aluminium doors and windows is going for a paradigm shift in modalities of business operations and is poised for a quantum leap in the near future.
India’s infrastructure investment (USD billion) – Source: Planning Commission, Govt. of India
3. Another issue is sky-rocketing shipping rates and also difficulty in getting vessels for despatching the cargo, which in turn have resulted in supply inconsistency, due to stock-outs here.
2. Non-availability of electro-plating and painting has also resulted in delayed supplies.
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However, some problems have been witnessed, like: 1. Consistency of quality, especially, products from China. The quality issues, mostly pertaining to painting quality, have been quite pronounced, of late, also due to the shutdown of many electroplating plants in China due to pollution control measures by the Government there.
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Turn n Tilt in an apartmentVilla door Value-wise, 2020 took the most hit due to the Chinese virus/lockdown. All construction practices came to a halt all of a sudden. The year 2020 was a bit of relief but only due to roll-over orders of 2020. We have not seen major new orders or launches in 2021. The rally of 2021 was strong only for the first two quarters. The last two quarters were just average. Incentives from the government pushed developers to launch new projects and normalcy in order to get them started. The year 2022 has started on a good note. I am sure this rally will continue for the entire year. The global supply chain is still a challenge and normalcy is not in near vision. In all this difficult time, I must appreciate the efforts taken by organisations and knowledge-sharing platforms like WFM to keep the industry engaged in knowledge enrichment sessions. This really helped many people or decision makers to understand the different perspectives of windows, doors & façades. In the daily busy schedule, this was really not possible.
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he last 3 years were an actual rollercoaster ride for the entire industry. Warehouses were full of material without any movement to empty warehouses due to global supply chain issues It was a ‘walk on tight rope’ for the whole industry.
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Sobinco started operation in India in 2016 and has seen many milestones of growth over these years. The company manufactures hardware for Aluminium windows, doors & façades in their state-ofthe-art facility in Zulte, Belgium.
ABHISHEK KALE Area Manager India, Sobinco ABOUT THE AUTHOR Abhishek Kale leads operations of Sobinco as the Area Manager India. He started his career as a Junior Design Engineer in Reynaers Aluminium and learned and scaled himself to the level of Sales Manager. He holds a Bachelors degree in Mechanical from YCCE Nagpur University and did his Executive MBA from IIM-Lucknow. He has over 16 years of experience in the façade & fenestration industry. Presently he is responsible for overall operation in India related to Sobinco in sales, marketing and operations.
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Due to this break, many industry experts brought in new concepts and enhanced their portfolios. We saw a sharp increase in demand for quality hardware. The window, door & façade industry is known as an unorganised sector, but the pandemic break gave an opportunity to make it a more organised and lean operation. This, in turn, helped hardware suppliers to present their products in a different Theformat.demand for larger homes along with bigger windows that invite light and air inside has increased. According to the ANAROCK report, the demand for larger homes increased by 79%. A bigger home means more windows per flat. The demand for commercial spaces, even though the work from home (WFH) declined initially, it picked up in 2021 due to Therenormalcy.isrenewed demand for aesthetically more pleasing hardware. This promoted established brands to launch some new handle designs. One of the most indemanded handles is a handle without a Thebase.global supply chain forces people to find local suppliers for on-time delivery. Creating a local ecosystem for hardware is a good initiative for a local supplier. Focused efforts are needed to create basic infrastructure with investment in R&D which lacks at Ipresent.amconfident that sustained demand for better-performing hardware will continue to improve over a period of time.
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n the last century, in addition to the contributions of chemistry to our lives, the changes in the world markets after the Covid changed both the preferences of the producers and the preferences of the consumers. This change of preference causes people to question traditional value judgments in their minds, rather than seeking only material benefits. This change will only enable companies that can sense this change to survive. This applies not only to companies that manufacture accessories but also to window manufacturers that use them. It should be competitive by focusing on quality and correct accessories in the face of increasing costs falling on window manufacturers and conscious consumers. For this, we will first need to change our traditional value judgments, question the wrongs here by putting a shark in our brain, and find the right alternatives and bid Whendeals we say value judgments, explaining this with a few examples will make the subject more understandable. Today, almost every house has a car or View from high pressure aluminium die casting setup
Almost all companies with high technology and high brand recognition have started to produce their handle arms from aluminium motorcycle. These cars stay outdoors for years. Are they rusting? never! If that were the case, wouldn’t all cars have to be made of stainless steel? Here is what we need to immediately throw a shark in our brains and question, so why do we think it is right to use stainless espagnolettes in our windows? What a big mistake, right? Moreover, these espagnolettes are not directly exposed to external factors, and even the sun does not touch the surface of most of them. Using stainless espagnolettes was a simple solution when metal was cheap and technology was not developed and it played into the hands of China, which has the most stainless steel reserves in the world. Today, when we consider nationalism in the preferences of the consumer who is aware of this issue, and the policies developed to
Corrosion resistant, eco-friendly and water based cataphoresis coating application
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Founder and CEO, DOCTORWINDOW ABOUT THE AUTHOR Berk Seckin, Founder and CEO of DOCTORWINDOW has vast experience and rich global exposure of 27 years in Doors & Windows industry. Before India, he worked as a senior manager in companies operating in the door and window industry in many countries such as Turkey, Ukraine and Libya. He has extensive experience in all stages from profile extrusion to window assembly.
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DOCTORWINDOW was founded in 2019. The company has brought a single roof solution to the industry, highlighted the importance of product diversity and played a major role in the development of the sector in digital media. The big manufacturers in the window industry call DOCTORWINDOW a “GAME CHANGER” as a result of its success in a short time. DOCTORWINDOW carries out its studies to present the search for new solutions to the Indian market by using its relations in the international arena. use national resources correctly are also supported by the states. Now, instead of stainless steel in espagnolettes, steels developed against corrosion with surface treatments will be used. Yes, we all know that the standard galvanizing process is not enough. However, advanced chemical technology product lacquers are coated on top of this, and advanced corrosion resistance is gained. Even the e-coat (cataphoresis) coating technology used in the automotive industry has started to be used in the coating of window accessories. This change, which started in the world’s leading and quality companies, has started to spread rapidly.
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New generation adjustable hinge set with cataphoresis coating and glass fiber reinforced gear system
In addition, as a result of increased metal prices and imbalances in some metal prices in the process after Covid, there is a very rapid transformation from zinc to aluminium in the accessories sector. Almost all companies with high technology and high brand recognition have started to produce their arms from Ofaluminium.course, these transformations require high investments and knowledge. In this change process, not only the conversion from zamak (zamak is a family of alloys with a base metal of zinc and alloying elements of aluminium, magnesium, and copper) to aluminium but also from zamak to plastic has gained a significant acceleration. Of course, the plastics mentioned here are high-tech, reinforced with new generation additives. Glass fibre reinforced, carbon fibre reinforced, ceramic filled and even aramid filled plastics got involved and presented a picture that gave better results than metal. As I mentioned above, the increased metal prices after the covid increased the efforts of the countries to be selfsufficient and made recycling important. Even consumers have come to attach importance to the fact that the products they buy are recyclable or eco-friendly. However, my feeling is that this change will not be limited to this. We should not be surprised if we see plastic window espagnolettes designed for this, containing high technology, very soon.
The beautiful thing is that even the leading companies in the Indian market are now starting to use their preferences in this direction. I am really happy to observe this.
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What is the Importance of Window Sills?
Window sills are an integral part of any building’s structure. The building envelope is the outside part and has to face many weather conditions or the fury of nature. We protect the outer skin by having different kinds of claddings; for example, stone cladding, marble cladding, etc. In some areas, we fix tiles or wooden cladding or go for special plastering, so that the area of the outer structure looks presentable and is protected against the weather condition. But in India, that window sill area is completely neglected. Outer walls by default are vertical. So when the rainwater hits the wall, it will flow down. But the window sill area, where usually the windows are fitted in the centre, has a 2 to 4-inch horizontal plain area. So eventually in this area the rainwater and dust may also collect. If a mason does not make the slope towards the outer wall, the water will collect towards the window. In monsoon, there are chances of water leakage and the water will enter inside the house.
Option 1: You can have a stone cladding at the sill area but even then care should be taken that there is one inch of overlap so that the water flowing out from the window sill is actually going down and not hitting back to the outer surface of the wall. Sill window - The Indian way Stone cladding at the sill area
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MARIO SCHMIDT Managing Director, Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies Pvt Ltd ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mario Schmidt has been the Managing Director of Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies since 2006. He is also the Company Director of Fensterbau Lingel Germany gmbh. With his immense knowledge in Mechanical Science he has been able to add more value to the company’s innovation plan and has helped launch various new products. Mr. Mario Schmidt is the President of the uPVC Windows and Doors Manufacturers Association (UWDMA). He is a voracious reader and an orator who can speak on various topics related to the industry.
What are the options to consider?
Option 2: This is widely used in Europe where the window sills are made out of aluminium. You can choose colour options to match it with the colour of the window. You could go in from lighter shades to darker shades to match the outer walls. The rainwater hitting the glasses will drain down on the window sill. As the window sill will have a slope angle of 5 to 8 degrees, the water will completely drain out. If the window sill is around 50 mm in front of the building, then the rainwater will drop down hitting the surface of the building. This will ensure there is complete water tightness. So in the monsoon when the water comes through the glass, it will immediately drain out. At the sides where the Aluminium sill is attached to the wall, end caps are connected. This will assure complete water tightness and it provides the perfect connection to the wall.
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WFM | JULY - AUGUST 202250 Fire Safety Why should We Consider Building Movement When Specifying Perimeter Fire Seals for Curtain Wall Façades?
Curtain walled buildings may require bespoke perimeter fire seal solutions to manage varying depths between the façade and floor slab
As more and more sky-high multi-occupancy buildings emerge across India’s densely populated megacities, it is not only crucial that curtain wall façades are designed and constructed to withstand constant movement but that the passive fire protection measures incorporated within can accommodate this movement. With clean lines, sleek glass surfaces and technological glazing innovations, curtain walls offer an ultra-modern aesthetic, floor-to-floor natural daylight and excellent weatherproofing. Unlike more traditional wall constructions, curtain walls are not part of the building’s supporting structure. They are a non-loadbearing and self-supporting vertical enclosure or envelope that separates and protects the internal environment from the external climatic conditions. This makes them highly susceptible to movement caused by wind and rain loads, seismic sway, occupancy loads on the floor slab and thermal loads that cause the structure to expand and distort. Whilst various calculations and computer modelling can help designers to better understand the range of potential movement and work needed to mitigate it, it cannot be designed out Consequently,completely.curtainwalled buildings are commonly built with a gap between the edge of the floor slab and the façade itself to allow for both vertical and lateral deflection. This is known as the movement gap or the expansion joint and the designed perimeter gap can vary considerably in void size. For instance, this can be wider in certain cases such as where buildings are built in locations with high movement risk (e.g. frequent seismic activity) or include more dynamic, complex design elements (e.g. curved elevations). Whilst vital for allowing free movement without damage to the structure, this gap can present a huge challenge when it comes to ensuring passive fire protection.
Perimeter Fire Seals
Unprotected and improperly protected movement gaps can provide a clear path for flames, smoke, and hot gases to be drawn upwards due to the chimney effect, enabling the fire to spread floor to floor. To inhibit this, perimeter fire seals— also referred to as firestops— must be installed at each floor level to maintain the integrity of the compartment floor slab right up to the internal surface of the curtain wall and achieve However,compartmentation.asthegapwidth is in constant flux, it is important that the specified solution not only achieves the required fire resistance, but that it can maintain a tight seal whilst withstanding constant inward and outward movement for the lifetime of the building. If the perimeter seal does not adequately recover from the compression cycles, then gaps could form between the curtain wall façade system and the structure, allowing the fire to spread through the building envelope and putting people’s lives and property at risk. It is thus recommended that curtain wall perimeter fire seals provide a 7.5% or greater movement capability
Perimeter fire seals for curtain wall systems must be engineered to deal with both inward and outward movement for the lifetime of the building. at the movement joint, allowing both compression and flex. To do this, they must be installed under compression. The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) stresses the importance of this in its Red Book- Firestopping: Linear Joint Seals, Penetration Seals & Cavity Barriers (4th
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However, innovative single-part ‘dry systems’ have been developed that use vertical fibre orientation. They are engineered through a unique manufacturing process that involves cutting a special formulation stone wool slabs into sections and rotating the sections 90 degrees to vertically orient the Thesefibres.sections are then laterally compressed using an automated factory process to remove any gaps between the sections and assist in uniformity of product density. While the inline compression is being applied, foil facings are simultaneously heat fused to retain the ‘pre-compression’. This aluminium foil also provides weather protection without the need for wet seals. They are then further compressed by 10% when they are installed, wrinkling the foil, and making it very easy to confirm if they have been installed correctly.
Accounting for Movement in Test Standards
Form and Fit There are several perimeter fire seal options on the market, and their suitability for curtain wall applications is dependent on the compressibility of the product, and how well it can recover to allow for flex. Traditional approaches required installers to cut and compress noncombustible insulation material (also known as safing) onsite and seal it with a sprayed-on wet compound. They are often referred to as ‘wet systems’ and must be applied in dry conditions to prevent washout. Once the compound is applied, the only way to verify if the right compression has been achieved is through destructive testing. This type of system also typically uses standard rock wool insulation with horizontal fibres. Whilst this makes the product stable, this orientation also makes them difficult to repeatedly compress without resulting in a breakdown of the bonding between the fibres. If this happens, the product will not recover and flex in line with the façade movement, resulting in gaps and distortions forming and causing the compartmentation to fail.
“TheEdition):effectiveness of the fire stop will depend on the ability of the curtain walling/cladding system to maintain the compression fit for the duration of the required fire resistance period. Unless the system is installed pre-compressed and can move to maintain compression, premature failure of the fire-stopping may careful consideration needs to be given to how well a firestopping product can withstand these compressive forces over time, whilst retaining its ability to recover/flex.
As with any fire protection product, it is vital that curtain wall perimeter fire seals are tested to standards that accurately reflect how they will be used and the conditions they will be subjected to. This ensures that their fire resistance performance is truly accurate. Consequently, EN 1364-4 and ASTM E2307, the most commonly used fire test standards for perimeter fire seals in curtain wall constructions include provision for movement.
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The unique characteristics of lamella allow the perimeter fire seal to flex and recover without degrading when accommodating dynamic movement in curtain wall façades
The EN 13830 product standard for curtain walling stipulates fire resistance testing in accordance with EN 1364-4 and durability and cycling in accordance with ETAG 026 (now superseded by EAD 350141-00-1106).
‘Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barriers’ is the American test standard for curtain wall firestops. This is widely referred to in regulations in the USA, UAE, and various regions in the wider Middle East and Asia Pacific. It is designed to measure the performance of the perimeter fire seal only, assessing its ability to “maintain a seal to prevent fire spread during the deflection and deformation of the exterior wall assembly and floor assembly during the fire test.” It uses intermediate scale multi-storey apparatus to expose the perimeter joint to fire, both from the room where the fire started, and the exterior as the fire plume exits the room of fire origin through a window opening. Like EN 1364-4, it also includes provisions for pre-cycling, or ‘cold’ movement of the test specimen before the test begins, covering thermal load, wind sway, seismic movement, and all these
EN 1364-4: 2014 – Fire resistance tests for non-load bearing elements (Curtain walling – part configuration) is the European standard for curtain wall perimeter fire seals. It is a part configuration test that applies to both Type A - fire rated, and Type B – non fire rated, curtain wall systems. Non fire rated façades are typically made from aluminium and therefore when being tested, the critical spandrel zone requires protection to enable it to survive for the duration of the test. As the test construction is representative of curtain wall construction, the perimeter fire seal will be subjected to movement caused by deflection of both the floor slab and the curtain wall façade due to the thermal load of the fire. However, EN 1364-4 also includes provision for long-term façade movement by referring to the European Technical Approval Guidelines 026-3, which is now superseded by European Assessment Document (EAD) 35014100-1106. This is a harmonised technical specification for linear joint and gap seals developed by the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA) for cases where a product is not fully covered by harmonised European standards. EADs are the basis for issuing European Technical Assessments (ETAs).
EAD 3501141-00-1106 requires that the perimeter seal is subjected to a minimum of 500 cycles between the minimum and maximum joint width, to simulate wind sway, seismic activity and thermal load at a rate designated by the test applicant. After this cycling, the construction is left to stabilise for 24 hours and cannot be altered before testing. The pre-cycled perimeter seal and curtain wall system is then exposed to furnace testing of over 1000°C at 20Pa positive pressure as per the EN 1364-4:2014 test standard. If manufacturers are voluntarily applying a CE Mark, it is imperative to understand if they have been tested in accordance with EAD 350141-00-1106 as it is only in these cases that true movement testing has been applied. EN 1364-4 has also been the recommended test standard by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) since 2014, as per their Advisory Note 7“The ASFP recommends that horizontal linear gap seals used in association with curtain walls are only tested to BS EN 1364-4 and that test evidence obtained using BS EN 1366-4 cannot be used to support that end-use application” It is important to note that EN 1366-4 is a static test whereby the specimen is sandwiched between two concrete floor slabs. As such, it cannot be used to support curtain walling applications. The same is also true for the older BS 476-20 test ASTMstandard.E2307-20
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Curtain walls are an attractive and functional façade option, but sufficient regard must be given to ensuring the passive fire protection measures are appropriate to avoid any risk of compromising the property protection and life safety strategies. Specifying perimeter fire seals that have been engineered and third-party tested and certified to ensure their performance reflects their intended use as part of a constantly moving curtain wall façade, is a safe specification strategy for containing fire and smoke and providing peace of mind that they will protect properly for the lifetime of the
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The pre-compression enhances the integrity criterion when the foil delaminates releasing the compression and allowing the lamella core to expand laterally combined. The rates for cycling and the minimum number of movement cycles depend upon the type of movement required. Whilst ASTM E2307 clearly states the criteria for the movement cycling, it is not uncommon to see listings where movement has been evaluated in accordance with ASTM E1399/E1399M-97(2017) - Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems - a cyclic movement test standard for linear joints - not a perimeter fire barrier construction: two very different things. Checking if these tests have been third-party certified by an accredited organisation that conforms to strict ISO requirements is an important step for specifiers to ensure confidence in the performance and consistency of the products. Gaining certification is not easy. It is a tough and lengthy process, usually involving reviewing product test data against appropriate standards and requirements, as well as submitting product samples for analysis and as comparative samples. Maintaining certification is even more arduous with ongoing surveillance activities including unannounced factory visits and random audits. If any significant changes are observed, certification is withdrawn, and re-testing is required. Manufacturers of these products may also carry out their own accelerated age testing to further determine the robustness of their products.
The Significance of the ‘Spandrel Zone’ Both EN 1364-4 and ASTM E2307 are tests of the façade system. Accordingly, it is essential that the complete tested and certified solution, including protection materials for the critical spandrel zone in the case of aluminium framed façades, is fully understood and detailed at the time of project design and specification. The perimeter fire seal, spandrel insulation, and any additional perimeter fire barrier boards for protecting the spandrel panel, mullions and transoms all function together to deliver performance and cannot be used interchangeably or substituted without repeating the full curtain wall façade set of tests.
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The point of this article is to show the intricacy of planning a DGUcurve façade with and work with this assignment practically speaking for plans which face these kinds of difficulties just as fill in as broad information for those doing additionally investigate in this Thetheme.point of this exploration was to see if the current unitised curtain wall systems’ techniques can be utilised for DGU-curve façade and, assuming this is the case, is to make understand exterior project workers and architects about the process involved in planning a DGU-curved unitised curtain wall Thesystem.examination procedure comprised of having three sub-fields of exploration: DGU unitised frameworks investigation, design examination, and material examination.
This situation would, on a fundamental level, imply that curve DGU glass, straight and turned or single-bended, and bent transoms would need to be utilized. Objective is to analysis need to be done on initial stage, what exactly project needs? Therefore, the design development phase focused on the design of a unitised system for the “floor-based twisted extruder” using double-curved insulating glass, straight or single-curved transoms and single curved mullions. The use of Curved structure using straight geometry
Curved Glass non-twisted profiles led to several rotations or deviations in the cross joint (where four units meet) as well as to varying angles between the glass unit and the load-bearing curtain wall Questionsprofiles.to be asked before going manufacturing curved unitised panels:
2. what is theoretically possible with bent glass and aluminium framing for non-orthogonal buildings now or in the near future and what would be the most practical type of unit to develop?
1. can the current unitised component-based curtain wall systems’ strategies be used for DGU curved facades?
3. how do the particularities of curtain wall unitised systems interact with the double curved glass and framing possibilities?
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While bending of 6061-T6 aluminium, eliminate cracking by having a large radius relative to the material thickness. And sometimes we have performed a three-step bend — a 2-degree bend in front of the bend centerline, a 2-degree bend from behind the bend, and then an 86-degree bend in the center.
Glass Bending Process Warm Bending Process
Looking at heating the part, which involves heating the part with an oxyacetylene torch in the following 1.manner:Detune the acetylene torch and coat the area to be bent with soot 2. Turn back the O2 and set your rosebud tip to an ordinary flame 3. Heat the part uniformly until the black soot goes away This should anneal the 6061-T6 (or other “T”) into a T-0 material. This makes the aluminium about as bendable as it can Noteget.that aluminium does not change colour when heated, so getting burned becomes a real concern. Also, as aluminium comes from the mill, it develops a coating, aluminium oxide, as it cools. This surface condition is left alone by the mill because it’s a natural coating that protects the aluminium from the elements during transport and Whilestorage.protective, this coating creates another problem for anyone who is self-annealing the material: Aluminium oxide melts at a higher temperature than the encased aluminium . You must use extreme caution, as the aluminium will melt from the inside out. You can blow a hole in the material before you see any visible sign that any melting is Aoccurring.generic temperature for forming is around 500 degrees F. Know that if you heat materials enough to bend them, you can change the temper of the base material, in which case you will need to retemper it.
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Curved Glass In axial tension, the area of the crosssection is important but its shape is not: all sections with the same area will carry the same load. Not so in bending: beams with hollow-box or I-sections are better than solid sections of the same cross-sectional area. Torsion too has its ‘best’ shapes: circular tubes, for instance, are better than either solid sections or I-sections. To deal with this, we define a shape factor which measures, for each mode of loading, the efficiency of a shaped 6061-T6section.aluminium is tempered and notorious for not bending easily. From a bending perspective, it’s always best to bend these parts in an annealed state and then temper them to the correct condition. That’s the ideal, anyway, but the reality is that many parts arrive at the press brake in a less than ideal state. Alas, it’s the life of a press brake T6operator.aluminium is precipitation-hardened, which is a form of artificial aging that causes particles within the metal to be spread evenly throughout the grain structure of the metal. Once the particles become dispersed, they hinder any further dislocation of the grain, thereby strengthening the metal. To create these precipitates, the aluminium is heated using a solution treatment at high temperatures and at a prescribed time, then quenched for rapid cooling. This type of hardening typically is performed in an inertatmosphere vacuum at temperatures between 900 and 1,150 degrees F. The process can take up to four hours to complete, depending on the characteristics of the material. When bending aluminium , know that the smaller your inside bend radius, the larger the chance that cracking will occur in the part. Also know that, for the best results and fewer cracks on the outside of the bend, the bend line should go across or diagonal to the material grain when and where Ideally,possible.part designers should know that when it comes to aluminium grades, 3003 and 5052 will bend, 6061 will not. This is generalising, of course, as there are ways to form 6061. The aluminium series’ ability to bend tends to decrease as you move down the list of tempers, from annealed to T4 and T6. Bending these tempered alloys is not impossible, but it is very difficult and will most likely require large bend radii to avoid cracking on the outside of the bend. If you’re not careful, you can completely fracture the bend line.
Heating Aluminium
The existing warm bending processes directly after the extrusion process can be divided into two groups. The first group influences the material flow of the extrusion material during the extrusion process, which can be achieved using three process variations. The first one influences the material flow in the deformation zone using a forming pocket, the second one influences the material flow before the deformation zone using an eccentric positioned mandrel and the third one influences the material flow after the deformation zone by varying the length and/or form of the bearing surface. Extrusion using a die recess is applied if the continuous extrusion process is desired. This method reduces the dead time between each extrusion cycle, since the puller can work continuously too. Another advantage of using a die recess is that the geometry of the die recess can be modified to make some corrections in the material flow. Influencing the material flow intentionally to make a bent profile
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Gravity curved glass is not safety glass (no tempering or heat strengthening process). If safety requirements are to be considered, the curved glass panes can be laminated after the bending process. A pre-condition here is that all lites to be laminated are placed at the same time onto the mold in order to ensure the identical shape. This avoids stress in the laminate and delamination.
Curved Glass is also possible. The sides of the profile which exit slower are designed with a narrower die recess than the other side. The friction between extrusion tools and the workpiece can be exploited to modify the velocity distribution of the material flow during extrusion. In this case, an eccentrically mounted extrusion mandrel induces asymmetric friction in the extrusion billet, which causes an asymmetric velocity distribution during the extrusion process. Due to this asymmetric velocity distribution bent profiles are obtained. Due to the friction between container and billet during the direct extrusion, a specific velocity distribution is obtained. In the center area of the billet, the velocity reaches the maximum and decreases continuously until zero at the billet periphery. Extrusion dies with an eccentric die opening, therefore, allowing a bent profile to leave the die, although the velocity distribution of the material flow remains symmetric. During the extrusion process, the material flows in a specific velocity distribution along the profile crosssection. Modifying velocities along the profile cross-section can be achieved by modification of the bearing geometry: a) Different lengths of the bearing surface, b) Different angles of inclination of the bearing surface and c) Different gap widths of the inclination angle during the production of hollow profiles. The second group uses a bending device consisting of bending rolls, which are mounted directly behind the die or as usually done behind the counter platen of the press unit. In this process, 3D-bent and twisted profiles can be deformed using the heat from the extrusion process. The extruded profile is bent using a guide. The process is therefore divided into two steps, which is a great advantage for the simplicity of the process guiding. The first step produces the profile cross-section, and the second step builds the bending contour. The bending contour is controllable over the entire extrusion process.
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Good optical quality (no roller wave ••distortions)NoanisotropiesAllshapes(cylindrical and 2-axis) are possible • Concave and convex shapes with coatings are possible A challenge is typically the long production time (heating up the box furnace + holding time + annealing time). This must be taken
In building envelope applications, glass is generally bent through a thermal gravity process. By the middle of the 19th century, archi tects were bending glass, a technique de veloped in England, and this exists today in a slightly modified form. The procedure is as follows: a glass pane is laid over a bending form and heated to 550 - 620 °C in the bending over. Having reached the softening temperature, the plain pane descends (through gravity) slowly into the bending mould and adopts its shape. The subsequent cooling down phase defines the shape of the glass. Slow cooling, free from residual stress, produces a glass which can be further processed, whereas fast cooling creates a partially or fully tempered glass, which is not suitable for further processing.
Advantages of Gravity Bending
Gravity Bending
Bending Toughened Glass using the process, the glass becomes curved and either fully tempered or heat strengthened at the same time. The treatment takes place in similar production facilities as those used for flat tempered or heat strengthened glass. After the heating process in the furnace, the soft glass is mechanically curved (pushed) in the flexible quench zone while strengthening and cooling. The cycle times for bending the glass are comparable to flat tempered or heat strengthened glass. The main problems can often be anisotropies and optical distortions
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Requirements Generally, bent glass is not a regulated building material, and it should ensure functionality such as thermal insulation, and solar and noise protection. In addition, it must meet the requirements of building laws, such as fall prevention measures and load-bearing regulations, to the same extent as plane glass. To verify this and be allowed to install bent glasses, manufacturers must provide approvals by local building authorities case by case or an ETA (European Technical Approval) in Europe before starting the construction. Comprehensive European standards for bent glass are currently not available, but full usability should be documented in all cases. The international standard ISO 11485 Glass in building.
A distinction is generally made between bent glass, slightly bent glazing with a bend ing radius of more than two metres and se verely bent glass with small radii. Moreover, there is a difference between glass which is bent cylindrically and spherically. Cylindri cally bent glass is bent along one axis, and spherically over two axes. Float glass is, in principle, suitable for all these bending shapes. Due to the production technology involved, fully tempered and heat strengthened glass are used primarily for cylindrical bending.
Cold-Bending
The applied permanent tensions of the cold-bent units must be considered for dimensioning the insulating glass sealant depth, together with the bite and area of the used structural silicone if applied on a pre-shaped sub-construction.
Recent developments in the market make it possible to consider double-curved façades with the use of bent glass for a unitised component-based system Instrategy.theglass industry, the improvement of the manufacturing accuracy is leading to each time better application of insulated glass units for which the reproducibility of the glass unit is a key issue. Coating techniques for this type of glass are also being improved to cope with the current energy-saving demands for building envelopes. Also, adaptable moulds are being developed aiming for higher shape freedom added to the economic advantage that re-using the same mould supposes.
Bend laminate glasses used on a staircase caused by the production process. Another characteristic of this process is the limitation to cylindrical shapes and concave shapes when coatings are involved. Bending Shapes
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This technique allows designers to create continuously smooth glass surfaces (as opposed to segmented structures) and can be a cost-effective method of cladding a shaped glass façade. Often, cold-bending refers to the practice of fabricating pre-shaped unitised curtainwall panels and industrial cladding at the production site, or the flat glass units are installed at the building site on a curved Asub-construction.necessarypre-condition is the toughening process of all applied glasses, as the resulting high bending strength of toughened glass allows for applying permanent deflections to the glazing without issue. The radius limitations of the glass units depend on the degree of surface compression. The minimum achievable radii are much larger compared to thermally curved glass and are typically several metres. The typical parameter describing the deflection of coldbent glass is the displacement. The shaping of the glass can be achieved by: 1. Pushing by cover bars 2. Structural sealant between glass 3. Hardened the resin of thin laminated glass (laminate- bending)
The added degree of complexity that a non-orthogonal façade brings is the subject for this graduation work, aiming to be able to cope with projects with higher morphological complexity while using the existing strategies of the current unitised curtain wall systems. the In future fully unitised curve glass panels will be in demand in India and architects will have more flexibility in their design.
In parallel, the development of the coldbending glass technique is using the advantages from the manufacturing of typical flat insulated glass units, facing then the challenge of controlling the stresses in the glass when bending it on Insite.the aluminium framing industry, there are also hot and cold forming processes. Cold forming processes of extruded profiles at the factory are the most common methods but there are new developments where hot bending and twisting can be done by influencing the material flow during extrusion, or by forming (rolling) right after the extrusion process (for single curved profiles). Cold bending and twisting on the site are also possible for smaller deviations.
Glass pprocessors must find out the way to fasten the manufacturing of curved glass with equivalent strength heat strengthen glass which is 2 to 3 times more than annealed glass.
In line with the industry developments, the use of improving computational tools for geometry control and data management facilitating the communication with the different parties involind is encouraging this new way of designing and building. A unitised curtain wall system brings higher complexity in the design phase, and the possibility of creating complex and/or irregular surfaces is limited.
There are very advance technologies that exist in Europe and USA for bending Aluminium profiles Indian extruders must do research in this segment as demands will start coming.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Yogesh B. Gilgile is a façade consultant & Head (Projects) and has 15 years of working experience in façade industry. He is a professional in building façade and envelope technology, value engineering, sustainable façade structures, estimation and costing, facade thermal analysis, green façade design and development. He has completed more than 12 projects as a consultant and 32 projects as a Project lead in different roles. Also has trainer experience of 2 years for training new joiners in different firms.
YOGESH B. GILGILE B.E. Mechanical Head Projects & Operations, Glaze Techno Façade Systems Pvt. Ltd.
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Architectural hardware has become an important aspect of design - be it façades, doors, or windows. With the entry of international systems, equipment and hardware firms, the Indian architectural hardware for façade and fenestration has also evolved over the years. Technology and its use have increased many folds giving precision to products with quality and sustenance. Along with the use of technology, design has also evolved over these years. Gone are the days of tinted glasses and bulky hardware to hold them. The trend for buildings is towards more transparency over the past few part of this edition’s cover story is on the latest trends in hardware, important aspects to consider while choosing hardware, standardisation of window and door hardware systems, key safety parameters to look for while specifying hardware, and quality vs. cost of hardware. We spoke to many architects and façade consultants regarding these topics. Here are their views and suggestions:
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It is not an overstatement to say a building’s façade is its most important element, for both architects and users themselves. Understanding the trends in façade design helps us see the direction of the future façades and advanced and sophisticated technologies in façades, states Manish Kumar, Director, TDS Coetus Pvt. Ltd. In the door and window segments, the introduction of a bigger sash to achieve wider view and access is the trend. “For continued updates, I usually attend seminars and webinars like ZAK world of the façade and follow magazines on façade and newsletters”, adds Manish. The plethora of hardware for doors, windows, and elevation design constitutes varied options in the market. As a result, the market is currently flooded with products of varying price points, materials and quality. Concerning the current trends, says Ar. Alpana Gupta, Managing Partner at Vijay Gupta Architects, materials with lightweight properties help reduce the dead load on the building, thereby enhancing construction economics. Additionally, in order to reduce energy consumption, one can opt for sustainable materials to fully or partially mitigate the energy requirements of a structure. For a country like India, the aspect of cost sensitivity is crucial where budget constraints drive material selection for design solutions.
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Ar. Mohd Shamim Khan, Principal Architect & Partner, Maven Design Studio LLP talks about the need for keeping oneself updated on the latest products. “Architecture is a field where we are witnessing a very rapid change in terms of architectural products in the market. A lot of products are being launched every day so it has become tough for architects to keep themselves updated. So to keep up with the latest trends I spend considerable time in the selection of hardware for my projects which involve market research in terms of product design, performance, technology, pricing, etc.”, says Ar. Khan. Hardware used in the built space can easily replicate the overall design concepts and our level of appreciation for the environment. “Nowadays I have noticed that architects, as well as clients, don’t like bulky hardware in their buildings/door /windows. So it can easily be said that minimalism or ‘less is more’ is the latest trend. This trend requires the hardware to be concealed or minimised to be incorporated into the whole system. Hardware with the high-performance specification with a minimal design approach is in high demand”, says Ar. Khan. Architects are barely able to keep up with the façade and fenestration design trends and latest products available in the market today. Ar. Rahul Mehta, Founder & Principal, Rahul Mehta Architects says, “we see that in the residential space there is great consumer awareness and sensitivity to window frame sizes, noise cancellation, heat loads and even behavior w.r.t wind loads. In commercial spaces, we see great awareness now w.r.t heat loads, light transmission, fire safety, etc. The clients/consumers are expecting more innovations not only in aesthetics but in specifications as well. This is one of the largest challenges as we not only have to keep up with the customer sensitivity and needs but also with the multiple innovative responses vendors have come up with to cater to the new, well-informed, new-age client/consumer. Magazines much like yourselves are one typology of sources that help keep us up to date”.
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The Architect or the Designer’s primary responsibility should check the quality and Today’sgrade.façade achievements are about driving design possibilities technicallyachieving optimal functionality and high performance, points out Ar. Aashish V Karode, Principal, Design Atelier Architects and Design Consultants.
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“You may imagine a 15m long glazed façade panel on an edge of a 50th-floor penthouse which requires each pane to have glazing sized with a 2.1m width and 6m high DGU, and the system to be automated for sliding. The installation needs to comply with the relevant codes and be certified on British/ European standards, must also look and feel great, while it performs highly on parameters for security, fire life safety, access, acoustics, weather protection, and energy efficiency. To keep up, you need experts to advise you on the correct products and specifications,” he Theadds. growing emphasis on safety measures has led to an increase in the use of fireproof materials in façades as well as doors to prevent structural collapse and allow safe egress of occupants in case of fire, says Ar. Gupta.
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Pramod Jain, Cofounder & Operational Head, Creative Architects & Interiors believes that innovation is the key to successful and holistic design solutions. The hardware that is currently used in façade, door and windows are based more on functionality, durability and safety rather than on the aesthetic look alone, says Sumesh Sivasankar, Project Head, Acorp Consultants Private Limited. Trend changes based on the main products like façade, door and window, and hence the supporting hardware should be manufactured based on the above-said parameters. The project closure report of a project asks the manufacturer to provide the technical specification with the technical drawings of the product which in fact is like a user manual for the end-user.
• Revolving door/Automatic sliding doors: Commonly used in commercial entrance spaces (Vicky L. Vora, Founder & Principal Façade Consultant, V3 Façade Design Studio)
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• Sliding Doors /Patio Doors: Mostly used in residential/hotel/resort projects where is a deck/balcony outside a room Doors: • Framed doors/Patch fitting door: single leaf or double leaf/one-way swing or two-way swing
• Side hung: Mostly used in residential projects. This type of window has size & weight limitations. They are ideal for widths not more than 750mm. Outside opening windows are not recommended for high-rise projects.
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• Parallel pop-out: Best window suitable for ventilation as well as smoke release. Depending on the size, weight and OEM’s recommendation automation can be considered as an option.
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B) Site location • Wind pressure varies as per topography. The type and number of locking points would vary accordingly Proximity to the saline atmosphere: Hardware should be saline resistant
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• Vertical sliding: This window with automation is a perfect option for rooms that do not have balconies. Although proper engineering would be required with regards to glass configuration, shutter size, wind pressure, fixing details, etc. Smaller sizes can be done using manually operated vertical sliding windows with a self-balancing principle.
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• Tilt & Turn: This window is finding major applications in private houses/villas. This serves as an option of ventilation when tiled (bottom hung towards inside) and complete opening when side hung (open inside). This requires special hardware.
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In addition to the above points, Ar. Mehta stresses aspects like the location of the fenestration, for e.g., the specifications for an exterior door to the entry of a home would vary compared to the specifications for say a service door leading to a kitchen in a hotel. He adds that the material of the system also determines the hardware specifications – for e.g., those for a UPVC window and a sleek aluminum window project by Maven Design Studio LLP
The major aspects to consider while hardware, says Vora, are: Purpose Cross ventilation: Top hung/side hung/parallel pop-out/sliding Smoke release: Parallel pop-out/ bottom hung Fire-rated partition: E / EW / EI Grade of fire rating requirement
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The design intent plays an important part in defining the look of doors, windows or façades and their elements. For e.g., if one opts to have an art deco look to the building façade the main door to the lobby may have handles that may be more ornate or hinges that may actually form a part of the aesthetics, adds Ar. Mehta. With increasing building heights, in the ‘post-disaster’ scenario we live in, there has thus been a marked change in the performance criteria being demanded across all fenestration, particularly in relation to fire-resistant hardware and fixtures for smoke ingress prevention, smoke seals, and hardware and windows glazing products, stability and of course strength and longevity- full functionality with cool looks, high standards and low maintenance, adds Ar. Karode.
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Functionality is, of course, the most critical aspect of hardware selection on a case-tocase basis, says Ar. Gupta. Another criterion is assessing the life cycle cost of the building and the short-term cost benefit of using a cheaper product. Furthermore, usability, both for the end user and the installation, is also essential. Finally, the visible element of the hardware is chosen based on contemporary or classic aesthetics. Factors like material, sleekness and finish quality are critical as they help enhance the space and gain character and are used to create a cohesive design scheme. Ar. Khan lists the following as the most important aspects which cannot be ignored while choosing the architectural
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Hardware selection and standardisation are generally left to the realm of architects, project managers, rate analysts, and contractors based on certain specifications and applicable rules/standards. Some of the missing participants are the facility managers and the maintenance personnel. They are the people who actually face the brunt on a regular basis specifically in the case of non-residential building types.
Below are a few solutions that can provide some ease in the selection of window/ door systems, adds Vora:
hardware design and production with the required quality and sustainability, says Ar. Gupta. Similarly, process-driven solutions also compel us to follow design practices that support the standardised hardware resolving our complexities regarding compatibility and functionality. Engineered solutions such as factory-made doors and windows provide us with much better standardised and certified products. However, in reality, lack of standardisation results from our construction practices which revel in customisation. Another problem is keeping up with the fast-paced, dynamic market in terms of product design.
• Recommendation of uniform testing standards which the hardware should have received from a recognised authority • Awareness amongst the manufactur ers to clients, consultants and archi tects of the system’s advantages and limitations
A thorough exercise is needed between designers and manufacturers to achieve Amity Kolkata by Vijay Gupta Architects hardware solutions that are best suited for the project, says Vora. Since the planner/ developer of every project is different, it is not possible to design every building in the same way. Manish Kumar adds that system designers should have enough knowledge to develop aluminium profiles according to the hardware standard. While preparing aluminium profile designing, the system developer and hardware manufacturer need to interact with each other to avoid later consequences, he adds.
• Seeking assistance from manufacturers during the design stage to ensure the final desired product is executed as planned.
Their experience can be of great value, says Ar. AnotherMehta.important direction one could take is to make an exhaustive list of door/ window/façade solution types and their permutations and combinations with respect to various building types and then start putting out applicable hardware typologies against each in the list and have that come across as an approved minimum standard for the said types, though there are agencies which lay the benchmarks for standards. This would eventually lead to simplification of selection and also there in allowing for more availability of stocks in the typologies making long-term maintenance, etc., easier, remarks Ar. Mehta. On the other hand, Jain believes that most hardware systems and products do follow market standards with respect to design and also come with appropriate and wellapproved certifications. “While standardised systems enable ease of procurement and execution, they certainly restrict design freedom to a great extent. Even though it is possible to get bespoke and custom-made hardware products and systems in cases where the design demands so, it is a hassle and might shoot up the project cost quite a bit”, adds AccordingJain.to Ar. Sivasankar, what we get in the market is standard hardware that only matches the normal/standard doors and windows but when you want for a different final product, doors and windows, the hardware should be different too. Their technical/product specifications too will differ based on the functionality and appearance. Ar. Sivasankar suggests a few solutions based on his experience and knowledge:
• Proper know-how of the window/ door hardware technical data sheets. These documents mention the rec ommended shutter sizes, weight car rying capacities, grade of material, etc.
Standardisation can reduce cost factors, response times, and the need to stock a wide range of parts to some extent. Standardisation can be achieved by setting up guidelines which are accepted by all the stakeholders with regard to how a product can be created and supported. Integration of the latest technology is one key aspect that must be considered, says Ar. Khan. Ar. Mehta agrees though a certain level of standardisation has taken place in terms of specifications for hardware for certain building user types, it is very broadly done and there is a long way to go in terms of creating standard specifications for all specific locations and function variants within a given building design typology. As every project has a different layout design, different floor heights, different structural design, etc., standardising window/door systems is a challenging task. But it is not impossible to achieve. This needs thorough coordination between the façade consultant, the architect and hardware manufacturers.
A façade design by Acorp Consultants Pvt Ltd
A project by Rahul Mehta Architects - corriddor with classic handles and panelled doorss
WFM | JULY - AUGUST 2022 75 • A research about the hardware that is not used widely in the market • Find companies or individuals who does customisation of hardware products • Understand the hardware products they have manufactured for their clients • Pay a visit to their showroom for those products which are showcased • Give your requirements and ask for shop drawings and technical/ product specification
• Stay arm: In many applications, the restricted opening is rec ommended in order to ensure the window after opening can be brought back to close con dition with utmost ease.
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In the custom design space in which we operate, designers have to accommodate more desirable, novel or appropriate ideas criteria, avers Ar. Karode. For e.g., applications that can support super-sized performance glass panels in high-rise façades. To achieve this, we need to use the highest international certification standards; mind that the standards do not become limited and pose constraints on the possibilities of design. The rising desire for non-standard glass sizes and performance glass poses the challenges of needing specialised hardware to support more ambitious façade applications. Thus hardware reliability, strength and easy applicability have become a big factor in recent glazing achievements.
• Type & number of hinges: Shutter weight is one of the prime factors which determines the type and number of hinges to be used. The position of these hinges also plays a vital role.
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Key Safety Parameters to Look for while Specifying Hardware While selecting any hardware for the projects we must consider the safety parameters on a priority basis and it should never be compromised, points out Ar. Khan. International standards for hardware should be considered while selecting hardware for any location and application. Parameters like fire resistance, security, weather resistance, and performance during any disaster like fire & earthquake, amongst others are important. These parameters cannot be defined or achieved just by going with the look & feel of the product. We must ensure that the product has gone through all the tests, quality checks and certification as per the global “Onestandards.ofthe primary considerations is the planned span’s appropriateness, loading, and frequency of usage. Then comes the corrosion resistance, particularly if used in highly polluted or coastal areas. However, on high rises, the certification for wind loads is equally an important consideration. Furthermore, compatibility with the door/window profile is another critical factor with gasket selection that can be essential to safety since it helps in resistance to smoke and air infiltration and the ability to keep loud noises out”, observes Ar. Gupta.
• Number of locking points: Parameters like window size, wind pressure, etc., determine whether a singlepoint or multipoint locking arrangement is required
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• Anti-fall system: This can act as a secondary safety accessory that holds the shutter and avoids its fall, in-case it disengages from the window frame (Vicky L. Vora, Founder & Principal Façade Consultant, V3 Façade Design Studio)
For homes, Ar. Karode recommends investing in smart home solutions linked to the IoT- This should cover safety from fire, security, surveillance, alarm, cover appliances. For high-rises, Ar. Karode and Ar. Mehta recommends hardware compatible to adhere to the applicable fire life safety code like natural smoke control systems, and intelligent ventilation, labour safety protection and
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Jain. Knobs, hinges, latches, levers and locks are gadgets that enable the functionality of a building, and an optimum investment in them yields great dividends. In order to ensure safety, factors such as performance, durability, certification, quality, material and the design mechanism are emphasised. For example, if we consider hinges - it is crucial to look into their durability with respect to how strong it is or what alloy it is made up of. Similarly, a good certification ensures maximum safety, hence authorised and licensed attestations need to be checked.
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“Our solution to this is to always suggest looking at criteria beyond merely the performance features of a product; We recommend tested and certified products where the strength and operational efficiency performance of each product is measured and graded against the baseline international standard”, he adds. Due to a lack of proper standardisation of the products, and less investment in innovation & research, manufacturers are not able to create a segment of the products which is cost-effective without compromising the performance & reliability of the product, says Ar. Khan.
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Pramod Jain, observes that one of the major reasons for the price hike is the transportation cost imposed by the foreign manufacturing companies. This issue can be resolved if the Indian government can fund and help set up new companies within the country itself, just as the ‘make in India’ campaign intends to do.
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The Hardware Industry can be regulated if we implement manufacturing, installation, and maintenance standards, says Ar. Gupta. We should find a balance between customisation and cost-effectiveness.
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The context of reasonable price is a vague subject in India. Quality hardware is expected to ask for a premium over sub-standard products. As façade consultants, says Vora, we propose precise specifications and a minimum of 3 makes for every item which is used on a façade. Having more than one option gives the contractor/client to negotiate better and get better hardware solutions for the project. Value engineering and optimisation can be done on other aspects of façade design. This exercise can bring you reasonable savings without compromising on the safety and other technical aspects of the façade design.
Ar. Sivasankar, too agrees that the Indian manufacturer has to build the same product equivalent to that of foreign product with an economical rate/price. Also, the Indian manufacturer can have a business-tie-up with his abroad collaborator to manufacture the same in India which obviously will have an impact on the rate/price of the product.
Since customisation has a direct impact on economies of scale, thus raising the cost of manufacturing. Volumes are being driven by construction across all sectors, which should address the issue of high costs and low budgets that plague the selection of quality hardware. Similarly, engineered fenestrations help to standardise products and increase their affordability.
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Ar. Mehta suggests that it would be great if one could explain the types and costing (in terms of what goes into putting a product out there in the consumer market) of hardware from the very grassroots in the industry so that it can help the next crop of designers and engineers better guide their clients.
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List down a few important aspects to consider while choosing hardware. Hardware is something which is a game changer in terms of longevity and maintenance. Hardware can really turn a design upside down, thus it needs to be in alignment with one’s vision. Aesthetics is what matters the most to architects, followed by engineering. How sleek the hardware is, how integrated it is, how less its screws are visible - are some favourite questions bumping into our minds.
Do you find it difficult to get quality hardware for a reasonable price in the Indian market?
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What are the key safety parameters to look for while selecting hardware?
• Aesthetics - Visually appealing hard ware systems tend to compliment the design of the building, fabulously giv ing an eccentric look.
Tell us about the current trends you have noticed in the façade, door and window hardware products? With the age of digitalisation and trending technology, our building façades have also become a platform for innovation. Starting from an era of punch windows, we moved to curtain glazing (double glazed units) and now we are moving towards the automatically controlled shading devices to algorithm-based façade lighting experiences. It’s a fast-paced segment where every year there are new refined products in the market, and architects need to get updated with the latest in the world.
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Is the lack of standardisation of window and door systems one of the major challenges faced by architects and the hardware industry? Not really. I disagree with that, the standardisation of hardware will only give architects a play of makes/brands. The need of the hour is to know how innovative and design customisable the hardware is. Nowadays, if you see there are a lot of interior and exterior finishes available in the market and thus the hardware industry has to add those into their hardware patterns and design for avoiding them becoming an eye sore for design.
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• Supply - Does the supply to our site will be fitting within our timelines of the project or not? Automatic façade openable panels which will be operated in case of fire
Key parameters have always been depending on where you are installing this hardware - In interiors or exterior façades.
“Standardisation of Hardware will Only Give Architects a Play of Makes & Brands”
In all buildings, architectural hardware plays a massive role. While investing in these products, one must consider various factors and pick the one that fits their requirements. Also, analysing various elements like quality, material, safety, visual appeal, the design of the building, etc., often helps one to invest smartly in these products. In Indian markets, selecting good hardware has always been a tough job as the mid-range segment hardware does not provide you with a lot of flexibility in terms of finish and designs.
Bottom hung operable 1.5 mts x 4 mts size, Image courtesy, LGF Sysmac India Pvt Ltd
Architectural hardware plays an essential role in every type of construction, whether it is for residential, commercial, or industrial. The second part of this edition’s cover story is on the growth of the architectural hardware industry in India and the various factors influencing the same, the latest developments in the industry, challenges faced by brands, and tests and test methods for deciding quality of hardware.
WFM Media spoke to many industry experts from various brands regarding these topics. Presenting their views, solutions and suggestions which will help the AEC industry members to take informed decisions.
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The growth of architectural hardware is synonymous with the growth of the win dow, door and façade industry. Architec tural hardware has evolved a long way since the year 1998 when the aluminium façade market started to make a mark in the Indian fenestration industry. From there, being no symmetry in the profile design to having a more defined require ment in terms of solutions, application and testing, the products have come a long way, notes Deepak Chugh, Manag ing Director, LGF Sysmac India Pvt Ltd.
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An active effort by architects and consultants focusing on sustainable designs, the demand for automation of doors and windows is on the rise, notes Tony J Perayil, Dy. General Manager, Kinlong Hardware India Pvt Ltd.
Increasing residential construction such as townhouses, bungalows, and row houses are demanding architectural hardware, also driving the growth of the architectural hardware market, says Atin Thacker, Marketing Director, Geeta Aluminium Company Pvt. Ltd.
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According to Anil Sinha, General Manager – Sales, McCoy 8M, the hardware industry is poised for tremendous growth since more and more consumers are looking for solutions that are off the beaten track and not just run-of-the-mill ordinary doors and windows. With the introduction of doors and windows with special hardware like tilt & turn windows, slide & fold doors, lift & slide windows, vertical windows, etc., in the market, the discerning consumer is more informed and, therefore, more Ifdemanding.yousee the last two years, there were a lot of ups and downs in every segment because of the fluctuation in raw material prices, notes Raman Dhiman, Director, Glorious Products India Pvt Ltd. (Insta Hardware). But after the pandemic, the market started picking up. The Indian fenestration market is divided into uPVC, aluminium and wood. We have seen substantial growth in two categories - mainly in aluminium and then uPVC. Besides the project market, the retail market has also grown in a couple of years. It means a lot of opportunities have been created for system doors and windows in the Indian market. New products have been launched in the market mainly for slim profiles and new systems, adds Dhiman.
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Hemant Kathuria, Director, Taiton Trading Pvt Ltd also mentions that for the splendid growth witnessed in the architectural hardware industry, many credits go to the architects and interior designers who plan the hardware in the designs, and the contractors for perfect execution. With the advancements in technology and robust coating processes, the client now has multiple options for hardware to choose from.
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“Being a developing country, the required technology for producing a quality product is still a challenge for us which
“After certain years, aluminium may take over the market with new designs, colours, light and air utilisation, and with its ability to keep unwanted sound outside”, predicts Gautam. Such designs of new developments for doors and windows give a wide range of options to choose from with specific styles for specific areas of the houses. Similarly, façades have changed a lot in the past decades from normal complete concrete structures to glass with steel structures, whether by using MS, glass fins, tension rods, or tension cable.
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When we come to think about the new developments in the fenestration and façades industry, it should go much beyond aesthetics. Thermal insulations, sound insulation and resistance, energy efficiency, safety, and less maintenance are the major aspects to consider.
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Use of new minimalist designs and attractive finishes are a clear preference over large bulky and industrial-looking hardware, says Thacker. For security and locking systems, the trend is moving more towards digital and advanced integrated systems. There is a lot of development taking place in the surface finishes of the hardware, especially patch fittings, shower fittings, railings and other glass Hardware, observes Kathuria. Lately, the downward trend of the use of frameless glass is seen as slim aluminium sections are being introduced in the market.
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As windows and doors get slimmer and need more performance in terms of weight and dimensions besides the warranty on the product line, hardware has also seen changes in offerings. With automation and smoke ventilation coming into the picture; the architectural hardware industry has braced itself with products on the line already, notes Chugh.
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Awareness and possibilities in digital transparent façades are being probed
WFM | JULY - AUGUST 202282 Most international players are present in India through their direct presence or distributorship. Indian manufacturers are also building their brands and introducing new products. In my opinion, says Abhishek P Kale, Area Manager India, Sobinco NV, real growth of the hardware industry will happen when windows, doors and façades will be looked at as essential elements in the building, which has aesthetical and functional requirements. More disposable income in the hand of people, more demand for better products, he adds. Though it is predicted that the hardware industry will see tremendous growth, its market is still at an initial stage of growth in India. After the ‘Make in India’ initiative by GOI, several manufacturing companies have started their production units in India from overseas, as well as locally.
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Timber and other wood products are almost replaced by newly engineered products either in uPVC or aluminium.
The trend towards aesthetics is also accepted by our Indian market as ‘Dynamic façades’ and ‘Parametric façades’. Change of perception in the usage of smart/intelligent access control systems is a requisite rather than a luxury. The demand for better aesthetical solutions plus automation is gaining traction in fenestrations and façades. Growth of Organised Architectural Hardware Market & Customer Demand
WFM | JULY - AUGUST 2022 83 Cover Story particularly in the retail sector, notes Perayil. The perception has changed glass façades from being only for aesthetic purposes to revenue-generating alternatives. Products like PDLC glass, dynamic and kinetic façades, cast-in channels, etc., are a few developments in the façade sector. Looking at fenestration, energy-efficient windows, aesthetically pleasing threshold design, and 100% transparency configurations are the latest (slide fold, slide turn, corner slide), points out Perayil.
Most of the experts we spoke with agree that the organised architectural hardware market is growing on the back of customer demand. As the industry is having a demand for new systems, the architectural hardware manufacturer has to give solutions for that. This is one reason for the organised architectural hardware market’s growth, says Dhiman.
According to Gautam, though the Indian architectural hardware market is growing in every aspect of the construction industry, still it is not completely organised in a good manner.
The understanding of customer demand is getting fulfilled, but the majority of product dependency is still on overseas brands due to less work in innovation, research and development. To keep up with the demand from the new generation, the resources are still less.
Certain regions in India have also started working assertively on this part. As can be seen in Gujarat, the evolution of hardware production is providing a wide range of options to the customer. Certain other states are also focusing more on industrialisation which can bring revolution in the hardware industry.
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India has now started to demand this. This growth is a mixed attribute coming from customer demand and knowledge sharing done by the manufacturers. Kale too observes the significant changes in customer demand. There is a very thin line between hardware and accessories. Fabricators and systems houses are working in a more organised fashion. The supply chain issues when orders are executed at the last moment is a major hurdle. convincing the customers to finalise hardware at the time of finalisation of their aluminium order will avoid final minute hassle for delivery and execution, says Kale. With the development in all sectors (government, private, hospitality, healthcare, etc.), strong demand for architectural hardware has been created in the market, which allowed a lot of regional players to grow, says Kathuria. This led to the introduction of many cheap, sub-standard, inferior quality products in the market too. In the last 3-5 years, customers are getting more quality conscious and demand strong, durable and robust products. They spend a lot of time evaluating and comparing the quality and pricing of different brands before finalising the order. It has also been noticed that the product specifications are getting stricter in the government tenders too. Everything sums up the growth of the organised architectural hardware market.
According to Chugh, the products always existed in the overseas markets; just that
The growth of the architectural hardware industry can be understood by extrapolating the behaviour and growth of the underlying macroscopic environment that this industry is inherent.
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Challenges & Roadblocks in the Ar chitectural Hardware Industry
In Q1 2022, new launches increased by 36% q-o-q. This marks the highest quarterly launches recorded since Q1 2014. Sales volume during Q1 2022 grew by 11% q-o-q; it scaled a new peak for the second straight quarter (since Q2 2013) as Bengaluru clocked the highest ever quarterly sales and MMR saw its sales stand at an 11-year high in the quarter. The expected time to liquidate stock decreased notably from 4.7 years in Q4 2021 to 4.2 years in Q1 2022, a clear indication of sales growth outpacing the growth in unsold inventory. Residential prices rose by an average of 2-4% q-o-q in Q1 2022 in select micro-markets across all the top seven cities. From the above data, it can be extrapolated that; the Q1 sales grow by 148% over pre-Covid levels and new launches in the cities of Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai tend to provide a positive outlook on this financial year and the Toupcoming.conclude, firstly, a major part of the fenestration industry and therefore the architectural hardware industry keenly rely on the cash flow from the customers for taking forward their R&D and expansion plans, this, in turn, is a crucial factor in propelling the industry Secondarily,forward.there is mounting pressure from all stakeholders in the real estate industry to contribute to lower carbon emissions and more resilient buildings and cities. Regulatory initiatives and new construction techniques and materials will be important factors in ensuring new buildings meet higher standards. But with building operations contributing 28% of global greenhouse gas emissions, managing energy performance in existing buildings will be essential in meeting net-zero carbon commitments from investors, tenants, landlords and governments. Passive-energy-saving methods such as double-glazed façades and fenestration play a key role in reducing energy consumption.
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The GOI has now started to make some policies towards standardisation in terms of safety related to hardware usage and execution of systems, which also needs to be regulated to not let anyone compromise safety. The intercompetitiveness is also another challenge
Agreeing with Dhiman, Sinha comments that the demand for cheap, non-standard and local hardware is the biggest challenge for the organised architectural hardware industry. “Since most of these items were being imported from China, Turkey, etc., there was a lack of quality and Natural ventilation through parallel opening window (1.2 mts x 2.4 mts) - a project by LGF Sysmac India Pvt Ltd supply consistency. Now, as more and more people are gearing up to develop the items indigenously, the problem is expected to alleviate”, hopes Sinha.
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Every industry has its own challenges. According to Dhiman, in the architectural hardware industry, the main challenge is the specification and the selection of hardware. The customer’s preference is always to compromise the quality over the price and that leads to the wrong selection of the hardware, like the purchase of non-standardised products. In the Indian market, we first design the system and then look for hardware, which is wrong.
According to Gautam, the major challenges for the industry are the lack of knowledge, an unorganised sector, improper planning and most importantly choosing prices over quality and safety. The market related to designing and architecture is still following traditional methods of hardware selection, whereas the hardware industry has already risen to a much higher level. But the platforms to demonstrate or to give education on these new developments are very less. He stresses the need for educating the customers on the latest technologies, new products, their usage, and the advantages of using these products.
The main challenge for hardware is the priority given to it in the procurement list and budget allocation, notes Kale. There is a need for speeding up deliveries. Another challenge is the tolerances between hardware and section. Very less focus has been given to the same and problems come to notice when the project is halfway in execution. With the introduction of new concepts in hardware, the ground force also needs training and new tools. Using the same set of tools and approaches will not yield desired results.
“We honestly miss a great manufacturing facility in India that can provide home-grown solutions to this market.
Another major roadblock in the hardware industry is that it is still considered a lowscale/low-volume industry. There is very less investment in basic infra/machinery. Mostly traders source and sell with some margins at very low prices. There are no standards/specific specifications or tests which are defined for India, adds Kale.
Perayil advices to opt for aluminium profiles that are designed as per the EN standards, to be readily compatible with all the major hardware brands. Whether it be fabricators that extrude their own profiles/ Smoke Ventilation by LGF Sysmac India Pvt Ltd
Perayil lists the following as the major Achallenges:
Considering that designing new aluminium profiles does not costprohibitive, their abundance and variance of them is a major headache for the hardware industry. Besides that; the need for customisation of products - be it the product itself or the coating is another roadblock, which will only get eliminated once we have a local manufacturer in place,” observes Chugh. Negligible work has been done on the use of Hardware with respect to the standards, specifications and guidelines. The absence of a hardware manufacturers/suppliers association at the national level makes the situation confusing,” avers Kathuria.
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. Standardisation: The Indian architec tural industry is highly dependent on other national standards for its workings, mainly the EU codes. Only the top façades and fenestration fabricators strictly follow the standards and its testing criteria. And these standards are not considered or regarded by the builders and developers during their design stage, therefore it is a partially com patible system.
Standardisation of Window and Door Systems: A Major Challenge for the Industry The market and the hardware industry are facing difficulty due to the absence of standardisation. Due to the lack of standardisation in this sector, the actual design part compromises the actual execution part. It makes the complete system get compromised at different levels, says Gautam. “Hardware is the major entity that helps in making the system operational, providing safety and enhancing appearance as well. We can rectify this challenge, but the inappropriate demand and competition among the different companies make it tough to follow a certain path. Each person who is related to such a specific purpose needs to be qualified and trained enough to follow the basics and bottom line for it to be decided”, adds Gautam.
Chugh too agrees that standardisation is essential, more so in aluminium. The uPVC window and door systems are more blessed in that respect. The way forward is for the industry to come on a common platform and define what is acceptable.
B. Planning and Procurement: Effective procurement processes are critical for financial efficiency. It helps pay the right price and ensures timely delivery while ensuring you choose the best partners to work with. In a course of a project, it is very important to make the procurement choices at the right time, as the locally manufactured market for architectural hardware is considerably close to the material that is imported. Availability and the fluctuation in the price of raw materials have been the biggest challenge in the architectural hardware Industry. Price revisions in hardware are often met with strong resistance.
Customised SS Railing Product specially designed for Noida World One by Kinlong Hardware India Pvt Ltd where certain organisations reduce the prices for only business purposes, evading safety, which can be solved once all organisations come together to standardise the safety protocols and quality of the hardware, notes Gautam.
• Life Cycle Test: is another test for floor springs, door closers, etc.
• Tension, Compression & Bend Test: for the glass load-bearing hardware such as spiders and railings. Various Quality Tests Performed to Assess Different Aspects of Hardware: designs, or fabricators that procure readily available profiles, both can incorporate or opt for the profiles designed as per the EN Standards, he explains further. Educating the concerned shareholders - architects, consultants and builders -at the design stage to follow a planning and procurement schedule is essential. It is the responsibility of hardware manufactures to work in synergy with profile manufactures to make standardisation in the market for all the new trends adopted or the particular application/function. Designing an efficient, scalable, secure and cost-friendly system is the main key point in this industry. The window and door industry is dynamic. “Being associated with architectural elements, we cannot remove creativity from it. There is only one way to control it is by introducing India-specific standards for windows, doors and façades”, opines Kale.
It is the need of the hour to standardise the door window systems and hardware similar to what was done in the field of glass a few years back. Although organised and structured companies have specifications manager who works closely with architects and interior designers to standardise and specify the appropriate hardware in specific projects, but that takes a lot of time, energy and effort and can’t cover all projects. Architects, interior designers and the hardware manufacturer fraternity need to sit together and form an association to draft the guidelines on the use of hardware in buildings, recommends Kathuria.
Several tests have been done apart from normal dimensional analysis during production. Material inspection is done by Spectro analysis, and quality inspection by the quality assurance department in a majority of companies, visually, to avoid any burr, scratch, or other surface faults of the product. Apart from these, there are many tests done on the product to analyse the performance of the material - like opening and closing tests of the product as it shows the resistance of the product after repeated opening and closing in the actual scenario. Castle Rock, Hiranandani - Image courtesy, Sobinco
• Cycles of Operation Test: checks as to how many times the component can work in the system while in service. Normally, components like handles, rollers, etc. are tested for 25,000 cycles of operation.
• Salt Spray Test: Resistance to corrosion is tested by an accelerated test to produce moisture corrosion called Salt Spray Test where the component is put in a tank and sprayed with 5% Neutral Salt Spray solution for up to 500 hours or sometimes even more, and periodically (after 10 hours, usually) to check for the appearance of Red or first White, then Red Rust (for passivation coated components). If the component comes out clean, then it is said to have cleared the 500-hour test and certified as Grade 5 corrosion resistant.
• Paint Coating Thickness: is checked for overall paint quality on painted parts like handles. The method of testing involves using a Dry Film Thickness Tester or sometimes a Destructive Test is also done where the sample is broken and the section s examined under an Electron Microscope for paint quality consistency.
The above process also helps to assess the number of cycles that can be achieved by a product to determine the life of a product and how long it can be used. Torsional Testing or anti-twisting test is also conducted on the products to determine the response of the product under the stress of repeated twisting motion. Anti-corrosion test or passivation testing evaluates the surface of corrosion-resistant steel parts by looking at surface passivity. Upon testing, material that has been properly passivated will be virtually free of rust and that helps in determining whether there is any need for extra coating on the surface of the product. Furthermore, Salt Spray test is also conducted to check the corrosive properties and life of the product against a controlled corrosive environment. Other tests like fireproof, bulletproof, and blastproof are also conducted on the usage and application of product type.
• Fire Rating Test: is a major test required for the hardware going to be used on fire doors or commercial places.
Tests and Test Methods for Deciding the Quality of Hardware
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• Material Composition Test: is to ascertain the raw material & material grade of the product. It is done with a Spectrophotometer, to check for the presence/absence and percentage quantity of alloying elements essential for the properties of the component.
The main testing methods to determine the two broadly classified parameters, ie. mechanical and chemical properties can be summarised by the European testing standard EN 13126, The standard has 19 subdivisions that cover all different aspects of testing hardware.
Some of the specific tests done are: 1. Preliminary loading 2. Open and close of the window 3. Air Infiltration Test ASTM E283
8. Structural Proof Load Test ASTM E330 School of Fine Arts, Belgium - Image courtesy, Sobinco Kale adds that most of the products follow the best of European standards like EN-13126, EN-179, EN-1125, EN1303, EN-1935 and many more, and will have an in-house test center where one can check the hardware in a reallife scenario. “We check corrosion class after the cyclic test (wear & tear) to check actual real-life scenarios. Sobinco test lab is equipped to check all kinds of performance and safetyrelated tests,” he adds. According to Thacker, the hardware quality should be tested for durability and strength performance, especially for the operation of movable sashes of windows and door height windows. A most important aspect is to check for any water penetration through the window/door. Security is also one of the most concerning issues, and the design, structure and quality of window and door hardware are very important, particularly in burglar-resistant window and door systems. Performance testing can include various strength, physical endurance, corrosion and operational tests for door hinges, locks, closers and panic exit hardware. It can help ensure that the hardware performs as intended over the lifetime of the product.
Conclusion: Windows & doors are one of the most important elements in a building. Investments in quality windows and doors yield rich dividends. The right choice of hardware is very critical to distinguish a good window system from an ordinary one. Quality hardware gives the finishing touch to windows and doors for a better look and more effectiveness. Choosing the right hardware is about ensuring that all components meet stringent standards and that they are working together effortlessly. Hardware constitutes a meagre 1-3 percent of the building cost. However, over some time, maximum issues arise due to malfunctioning hardware, which can result in accidents and revenue loss. When choosing hardware, function, durability, design and quality should precede cost. The selection process would be easier if the products are tested and certified by recognised organisations. Along with using the right products, it is also very critical to ensure that they are installed properly. The future of the hardware industry is bright and the focus needs to be on innovation and adaptation to the requirements of the customer as also on sustainability and quality.
• Lifecycle testing: Class A, B, C and D testing cycles of 15000, 20000, 25000 and 30000 for windows and Cycles of 25000, 30000, 35000 for doors respectively for the classes.
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5. Dynamic Water Penetration Test AAMA 501-1 6. Structural Performance Test ASTM E330 7. Seismic Racking Test AAMA 501.4
• Operating forces - Load Capacity; Salt spray Testing for 48- 480 hrs.
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• Weight of the fenestration system: Hardware for doors and windows includes locks, handles, and hinges. The weight of the door or window in consideration plays a vital role in Hardware that can camouflage with the fenestration system for a seamless look
• Frequency of use: Doors and windows are used frequently and thus prone to wear and tear. Even though one can minimise this through regular maintenance and proper care of the system, implementing certain preventive measures beforehand can help elongate the same life span. In addition, choosing the correct hardware for these systems makes them easier to maneuver. One must consider this factor in highfootfall spaces such as washrooms, entrances, enclosed public areas, etc.
Long-levered handle for innovative lift-and-slide systems determining which hardware can be a good fit. For instance, hinges should be durable enough to bear the required weight. Locks, bolts, and handles should complement the fenestration system and enable ease and comfort for the user.
NITIN MEHTA Co-Founder and Executive Director, ALCOI Good quality hardware enhances the functionality of any door or window and adds to the aesthetics. Unfortunately, this integral fenestration element is often overlooked as compared to the frames and panels of the door or window. However, choosing the proper hardware for fenestration systems can immensely impact the durability and performance of the system. Market Trends The latest market trends point towards a minimalistic approach to hardware products. Items that occupy minimum space while merging seamlessly with the rest of the façade or fenestration system are popular due to their clean, premium aesthetic and ability to smoothly carry out their respective functions. Here are four important aspects to consider while choosing hardware for doors, windows and facades:
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• Ergonomic design and ease of use: For built environments such as homes, offices, schools and other
Standardisation and Certification of Architectural Hardware
The current market offers hardware products at several price points that broadly vary depending on the quality, materials used, manufacturing process and other factors. However, getting quality products at a feasible price is challenging. One can solve this by making changes at the process level to ensure standardisation. Sourcing native and local materials can guarantee sustainable production and reduce manufacturing costs can help control prices. These measures can be beneficial in optimising the price as per the quality of the products to make them more accessible to every user.
Key Safety Parameters to Look for while Selecting Hardware
• Material, finishes and aesthetics: Lastly, the hardware’s material, finish, and aesthetics should complement the overall design theme of the space. Selecting hardware that matches the architectural language of the area enhances the ambiance of the entire room. In addition, detailing details helps tie the whole theme together.
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Minimal handles on the floor-to-ceiling openings for unobstructed views high-usage public spaces, the design of these hardware elements must be thoroughly checked. For example, an ergonomic design facilitates the opening and closing movement of the shutter efficiently.
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The materiality and strength of the fenes tration system are vital for security. Good quality locking mechanisms and sturdy hardware can contribute significantly to the system’s security. Alongside, the user should choose appropriate hardware to facilitate emergency egress. An ideal lock ing mechanism is simple to operate while providing security measures
There is certainly a disparity between the demand and availability in the hardware industry. A major cause of this is the lack of standardisation and certification. However, the solution here is to introduce certification after thorough quality checks. This will not only accelerate the innovation in the fenestration industry but will also help catapult the development of the hardware products themselves. Another route to explore is to encourage discourse between experts within the industry. This will help form Slim, minimal hardware designs that enable smooth functioning of the window system a better understanding of the current market trends. It will also help discern the shortcomings within the industry while ensuring better future policies and alternatives.
A lot of organisations will find this means in accelerating their growth. It is exciting time going ahead for the industry.
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What are the next innovations expected in the door & window hardware?
With more focus on infrastructure, the fenestration industry is bound to grow. The next big growth vehicles would be tier 2 & tier 3 cities. Rising base metal costs would make it necessary to innovate on the hardware composition to counter that, and this is where technology upgradation in manufacturing and client servicing will play a big role. A strong understanding of hardware fitment and application are key elements for innovation in design and product generation. Do you see consolidation happening in the Indian fenestration industry? The Indian fenestration industry is poised to continue on the growth trajectory. This is bound to attract attention from a lot of potential international brands already present in this industry. It is also further expected to gain the attention of domestic co-related companies who are catering to the same customer base. Hence consolidation and mergers and acquisitions are bound to happen. We have already witnessed some activity in this regard but I think with time more will happen across various components within the industry.
Automation and smart windows are the future. Like any other industry, it would take time to incorporate technology into the hardware and make foolproof solutions, but a lot of initiatives have been taken all over the world towards this.
The biggest challenge in this would be aftersale service as it is a new subject and that will have to be dealt with care. The price of these products would slowly normalise with scale and more trained human resources to tackle the after-sale service.
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One family hardware - same design across different windows & doors is going to be the new norm and way of selecting hardware. This adds to the aesthetics and uniformity of design.
Please tell us about the future potential for the architectural hardware products and industry considering technology, materials and market growth?
PEGO Hardware aesthetics become very important. Further, strong functional hardware can make a massive difference in the overall experience of the final consumer. The ease of operation is Oncritical.theother hand, a wrong choice can be dangerous and can result in a lifethreatening situation as well.
How important is the correct hardware in façade & fenestration? Windows & doors are made of a lot of components and none can be compromised. Hardware is one of the key elements which a layman observes for the first time and attracts someone. Hence, Baseless Mortice handle from PEGO Hardware Baseless handle from PEGO Hardware
KARAN SHAH Founder & Director, PEGO Hardware
“There is a Growing Market for Organised Architectural Hardware Solutions”
Tell us about the challenges and roadblocks in the Architectural Hardware industry. The regulatory aspects are still being updated, there needs to be a consistent Hardware that can camouflage with the fenestration system for a seamless look
Though some parameters may be common such as MTC, cycle testing, corrosion resistance and based on which they have been graded. Then again it depends on the application. Doors and windows will have different performance requirement based on accessibility, functionality and safety and accordingly their test methods. In some hardware, fire behaviour parameters will also have to be factored in. Panic exit doors with door controls Automatic telescopic sliding door at the entrance
A GEZE project industry-wide focus on the upgradation of standards. The lack of organised and trained manpower and workmanship issues needed to be focussed upon.
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Do you think that the organised architectural hardware market is growing on the back of customer demand? Yes, with system solutions gaining wider acceptance and also on account of performance aspects of these systems. There is a growing market for organised architectural hardware solutions.
Please tell us about the growth of the architectural hardware industry in India. There has been a consistent growth in the Architectural hardware industry in India. We now have a wide variety of hardware solutions from indigenous and overseas companies. There is an increased awareness of performance parameters and the trend is now for performance and systembased applications. There is also a growing awareness of automation systems.
Lack of standardization of window and door systems considering the design approach is one of the major challenges faced by the hardware industry. Do you agree with it? Yes, but till the time the few basic benchmarks are defined and adhered to, this will remain a challenge. This has to have an industry-wide approach; all the stakeholders have to come together to address this issue. Stakeholders need to come together and set some basic system, design and performance parameters as a first step towards finding the solutions. What are the tests and test methods for deciding the quality of hardware used in windows and doors, and façades?
In an interview with WFM Media, Ar. Sandeep Shikre talks about his career as an architect, the turning points in his life, services offered by his firm, some of his favourite projects, the design process for façades and fenestrations in his projects, latest trends in façade and fenestration designs and technologies, some of his challenging projects and on architecture in post-covid times.
“Architecture is a comprehensive approach, which combines the hard skills of design and the soft skills of human connection and experience”. In a nutshell, it’s all about ‘Space, People and Happiness”.
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“Architecture Should Seamlessly Connect with the Context & Meet the End User’s Needs”
AR. SANDEEP SHIKRE LEED AP President & CEO Sandeep Shikre & Associates (SSA Architects) Ar. Sandeep Shikre spearheads SSA Architects with a team of 300+ young dedicated, committed professionals that renders architectural, interior design and construction management consultancy services. Ar. Sandeep is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional and has a deep commitment towards sustainable development. He is the founding member of IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) and also Chairman of IGBC Mumbai Chapter. He is a patron of CTBUH (The Council for Tall Building in Urban Habitat) whose head office is in Chicago, USA and is on advisory committees for several forums. He is recently been honoured with the ‘Senior Fellowship Award’ by IGBC and is recognised as ‘India’s top 30 Architects’ by Forbes India.
Face to Face SSA Architects provides engineering, design, planning, architectural and consulting services for all aspects of the built environment from its three offices located in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru with their Headquartered in Mumbai. SSA Architects is a one-stop solution for architecture, urban design, master planning and interior design, and its diverse portfolio covers a spectrum of sectors such as healthcare, residential, educational, mixeduse, hospitality, commercial, retail, etc.
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After graduating in 1986 from the Academy of Architecture in Mumbai, I and my wife Ar. Alpa Shikre, who partners with me in both work and life, set up a design consultancy firm in 1989, under the name of Sandeep Shikre and Associates, popularly known as SSA Architects. SSA Architects has offices in Mumbai and Pune. I believe architecture should seamlessly connect with the context and meet the end user’s needs. Architecture cannot be limited to any style and encompassed. It has to be contextual and completely anchored in its programme and style. The design has to create a meaning on-site, which is both deep and broad, where lives are influenced and behaviours shaped. Architecture always has to be versatile, organic & attuned to the nature around it. It’s a human-centric built form, designed by people, for people.
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Could you tell us about your educational background, career and architectural experience?
Piramal Agastya Corporate Park, Mumbai, Associate Architect
While growing up, I wasn’t exposed to architecture, and like every other Indian child, I wanted to be a cricketer. It was only during my teens that I started paying attention to the creative streak in me; combined with the inherent strength of a strong analytical mind and an understanding of mechanics, architecture became the natural choice. Architecture lured and fascinated me with its obvious potential for being a performance-based profession, where innovation would be a continuous dynamic process, where one can establish his own brand, which I find truly rewarding today.
What inspired you to pursue a career in Architecture?
What is your take on sustainable practice in architecture today?
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Tell us about some turning points in your design career?
The second turning point was Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital at Andheri, Mumbai. Dr. Nitu Mandke and Mrs Tina Ambani, Reliance ADA, showed great confidence in us. We got an opportunity to render our services for the state-ofthe-art multi-specialty hospital. The third turning point was the iconic flagship project, Kohinoor Square - A 2.7 million Sq ft of high-rise mixeduse development. A powerhouse of innovation and technology, the structure has excelled in architecture and engineering, be it architectural design, structure, envelope, MEP, or sustainability. The client Kohinoor Group once again gave us a huge responsibility to render our services as lead design consultants, whereby we had to have an international consultant and an array of sub-consultants under our umbrella. Today, Kohinoor Square speaks for itself. What type of projects does SSA specialises in? What type of services do you offer to your clients?
Sustainability is in our DNA; we believe that it’s an integral part of the design. It’s not a static system but a dynamic one. The definition of sustainability may be redefined from time to time. It’s a continuous journey that’s all about adaptation. It’s currently going back to the basics of our ancient approach in a contemporary manner. It’s all about being Net Zero in water, energy, and carbon footprint. I play an active role in promoting the awareness and the need for sustainable built forms. I am a USGBC LEED AP. Besides being an adviser to various forums, I am the Founding Member of CII-IGBC (Indian Green Building Council), Chairman of CII-IGBC Mumbai Chapter and Net Zero Carbon Rating System, and patron of Glass façade of American School of Bombay, Vidyavihar (LEED Gold Project)
The first turning point was in 1996, our esteemed client, Kohinoor Group, offered us a 4 Star hospitality project, Kohinoor Continental. They gave us complete freedom to design, which is every architect’s delight and were open to experimenting with innovative materials. The curtain wall system and metal sheet cladding were first used in India for Kohinoor Continental Project. The stones used for this project were one of their kind in those days. Apart from The dynamic duo, Ar. Alpa & Ar. Sandeep Shikre being the first project to have that kind of façade, it was the first time international lighting and landscape consultants were involved. Our expedition for innovation and use of technology thus began, and since then, we have been leading.
The integration of architecture, interior design and construction management consultancy services under one roof makes SSA stand tall and apart, making them unique. With a diverse portfolio, SSA has to its credit numerous national and international awards and is one of the leading Architectural full-service firms in the country. At SSA, we believe that architecture is not a niche specialty, and the focus is to be comprehensive, multifaceted and have a diverse portfolio. We provide comprehensive services encompassing all specialised fields across the spectrum of sectors from healthcare to hospitality, from residential to commercial, from education to mixed-use development, and from master planning to high-rises. I am humbled to state that they have won awards in each discipline.
The various trends can be considered regarding digital skills and technological wonders. Through digital skills, today, with tools like Building Integrated Management System, energy and daylighting simulation application and wind tunnel analysis, the building façade systems are now robust and Energydynamic.simulation
- the first LEED Platinum Hospital in Asia Face to Face CTBUH, The Council for Tall Building in Urban Habitat – USA (India Chapter).
Needless to say, practicality, longevity, maintenance, durability, comfort, and safety is by default and uncompromisable.
Today, façade design and engineering are set to accomplish beyond one’s imagination. With rapidly progressing technology and the urge to go sustainable, today’s façade is becoming more advanced and sophisticated. With the ongoing challenges of urbanisation and pandemic situations, the scope for innovation has increased tenfold.
with the help of energy modelling software encourages architects to analyse building designs and their systems at different stages in the design process. Building performance simulation software like E-Quest DOE evaluates energy requirements, consumption, glazing percentage/type, daylighting and HVAC design through various graphic interfaces. It encourages architects to be environment-sensitive by expressing the output achieved by passive and active solar design. The Corporate headquarters of Mudra Communication building in Mumbai function on 90 per cent natural daylight. The building design and window-to-wall ratio were governed by the parameters achieved through daylight simulation. With the ever-changing climatic conditions and rise in tall buildings, Wind Tunnel Tests help predict wind loads and responses to structures, structural components, and cladding to various wind conditions. This technology has had a major effect on the construction cost of many tall buildings as it provides efficient statistical analysis and data of design load requirements for the buildings. The glass façade of India’s one of the tallest mixed-used projects, Kohinoor Square in Mumbai, was diligently designed with the help of wind tunnel analysis. As the project is located on the coastal edge of Mumbai, studying cyclonic winds was a critical aspect of the building design and selection of glass based on wind pressure and speed.
All our projects reflect the basic principles of sustainability. SSA has designed over 8 million Sq ft of green-certified projects, which includes Kohinoor Hospital. Kohinoor Hospital was Asia’s first USGBC (United States Green Building Council) platinum-certified healthcare building while being second globally.
Please talk about some most preferred façade materials.? Every project is required to be catered to in its own unique and contextual way, be it in terms of design or selection of materials. Any material selected must be environment-friendly with longevity and durability. These days the palette of materials is extremely vast and sophisticated, which lets the architect go for various possibilities in designing and creating the built form that is aesthetically pleasing while becoming an engineering marvel. I prefer local stone for its sheer strength, durability and looks, along with glass which is completely recyclable.
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Could you please brief us on the latest trends in façade and fenestration designs and technologies?
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How would you define your design process for façades and fenestrations in your projects? Our process is driven by the context and aspirations of the client. We believe art and engineering are inseparable to create a people-centric built environment that is responsible, functional and contextual. We begin by conducting a detailed study of context from a micro-climate perspective and the user requirement of the built environment to be designed. The type of façade application to be implemented is further analysed to suit various parameters such as acoustic, daylighting, natural ventilation, etc., and of course, the elephant in the room – to be cost-effective and meet the client’s budget. We prefer involving our associate consultants like structure, MEP, façade, etc., right from the initial design stage of the project to have an integrated design solution and a successful construction journey.
Wadhwa Atmosphere, Nahur: Climate responsive façade: Self shading monolith.
Regarding the application of design and innovation, architects and façade designers are inclining toward creating façades that holistically look into sustainable and wellness parameters. One of these is breathable façades through bio walls, perforated cladding and glass integrated with photovoltaic cells. The other is using recyclable materials for various façade elements. Please throw some light on a few of your most favourite projects? Like your children, all projects are special, and it’s as difficult as picking your favourite child. But if I have to name one, it would be Kohinoor Square. India’s 1st tallest mixed-use complex has been designed as an The Corporate headquarters of Mudra Communication | LEED Gold ABIL Boulevard enigmatic & vibrant structure that combines office, residential, hospitality, retail, recreational facilities and public parking. The concept of diamond and the literal meaning of Kohinoor, “mountain of light”, formed the design concept for the iconic structure. The conceptualisation of the main tower during the design phase was the concept of a diamond, with each of its angular faceted surfaces catching and reflecting light at different angles depending on the sun’s movement. Owing to this concept, the floor plans at each level have been designed with its corners chamfered to create facetted façades similar to a diamond. Many first for the Indian subcontinent were introduced during the execution of the Kohinoor Square, including the Jump Form Shuttering., compass-based vertical transportation, Double Glazed curtain wall, etc. The award from AIT - Germany is memorable as it was the first international award. This was received for the Mudra House. The design of this project has the unique characteristics of Indian ethnicity while celebrating the ancient Indian art form in a contemporary manner. Tell us about some of your most challenging projects.? Every project has its own challenges because marrying the architect’s vision, client’s aspiration and contractor’s expertise is like an inter-cultural marriage. From the beginning, each stakeholder must understand and adapt to the strength and capabilities of the other. Although challenges may be small or big, sitting in the designer’s shoes, there is no discrimination between the projects. Architecture evolves out of addressing the challenges sensibly and Oneappropriately.ofmyfavourite projects, Kohinoor Square mentioned above, is also the most challenging and rewarding. The project was developed on 5 acres of mill land with 2.7 million square feet of built
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SayajiArchitectHotels Ltd., Vadodara Sayaji Hotels Ltd., Pune construction. This project has tested us on all fronts; our ability as a good designer, leadership qualities to convince the community while having more than 30 consultants under our umbrella, and our project management skills to manage the project on-site with 400 odd vendors to work with and take the batten into our hands to design and deliver the project playing the role of an LDC (Lead Design Consultant).
An architect cannot design in isolation; he has to have the ability to connect and engage with the end-user - be an extrovert and have a holistic approach. It combines hard skills of design & soft skills of human connection and experience. At SSA, it’s a hands-on, inside-out approach. We develop a design for a space to uplift the spirit of the people who occupy it. Our signature on the project is where the occupant is happy. In a nutshell, Architecture is all about “Space, People & Happiness”. To conclude, architecture deals with lifestyle, and it is our endeavour to have continuous learning and explorations to understand the human psychic as a prime focus. Furthermore, the SSA team is committed to designing for environmental sustainability where our practice philosophy is to be nimble, facile, fluid, flexible and continuously move forward, where the role of Architecture and Architects is to involve with the rest of the society altogether.
What is the future of architecture post COVID? Has the Pandemic affected the design industry? The future architect has exciting times ahead. He /She has to be agile with an ability to adapt. The lifestyle is constantly changing. The design approach must be based on detailed research analysis to stay ahead of the curve. The design will have to be both adaptable and scalable to newer Ittechnologies.willbe about understanding sociology, people, and technology and integrating them into a human-centric design. Tell us about your views that make your projects very unique? SSA believes architecture is a creative science and a comprehensive approach that develops a human-centric built environment. This built environment must be contextual, functional, sustainable, and iconic.
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The biophilic entrance with its green wall, water wall, and green islands are inspirational, therapeutic, healthy, and integrative spaces with the functionality of the place. ICC makes a dominating impression on the skyline, while the true colour of the glass panels easily blends with the sky on a clear day. The building takes a minimalist approach to form, drawing attention to its considered “materiality, lightness, transparency and order”. The façade’s sleek glass curtain wall presents a solid figure Being one of the first fully glazed residential towers in Mumbai, ICC has raised the bar regarding technology and meticulous detailing of each space and element. The façade of these two buildings is a humongous 61,000 Sq m surface area that was installed in the span of 3 years, being the fastest façade installation of residential towers in India. The double-glazed UVresistant glass façade bears a contemporary appearance designed to reduce noise pollution by nearly 40 decibels and energy consumption by approximately 24%. Leakproof and fire resistant, this high-grade, easy-to-maintain glass façade consists of 43% vision glass that provides optimal natural light.
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Island City Centre, Wadala, IGBC Gold
An oasis of luxury looms tall in the heart of Mumbai, spread over sprawling acres of bespoke serenity. Island City Centre (ICC) is borne of a desire to create an iconic building unique to Mumbai. With advanced technologies and building materials, ICC is an innovative and timeless design that adds to the history and roster of Mumba’s landmark buildings. The architecture is finely crafted, precise, elegant and striking.
Quick Facts: • Project: One and Two ICC, Island City Center • Location: Wadala, Mumbai
SSA would like to share the credit for the initial master plan and concept done by Ar. Hafeez Contractor for this Lookingproject. through the ICC glass, your perspective instantly widens. It’s magical.
• Commencement date: June 2014
Down at street level, a double-height glazed lobby space will act as a link to the site context. The interiors feature a material palette of white, grey and earth tones complemented by wood, plaster and glass. In addition, residents will have access to a multitude of building amenities at the podium level, including an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, child playroom, game room, and ICCclubhouse.hasattained
• Landscape: Green Space Alliance, USA & India • Green building certification: Ankoor Sanghvi Architects, Rajkot • Fire and life safety: Olsson Fire and Risk UK Ltd, Manchester
• Completion date: December 2020
Amenities at the podium level - indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, etc.
• Vision glass: KS 138 II 8mm Heat Strengthen + 12mm Air gap + 6mm Clear Toughened Glass
• Client: Bombay Realty • Architect: Sandeep Shikre Architects Other consultants: • Structure: Buro Happold, New York & JW Consultants, Mumbai • MEP: S.N. Joshi Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Pune • Façade: Pridemann India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai & Enclosure Façade Pvt. Ltd.
campus has more than 50 amenities and lush green garden spaces with more than 700 trees planted across the podium and ground floor driveway areas.
• Lighting: Abhay Wadhwa Associates (AWA), USA & India
• Security: Mahindra Special Services Group, Mumbai • Signage: 10 March, Mumbai Materials used for façade & fenestration: • Cladding: Cera Grey Granite for ground and podium level
IGBC gold for all sustainable practices adopted for the project, including the façade glass, Fenestration installations at ICC optimum air-conditioning, recycled wastewater for flushing and irrigation, e-vehicles compliant, waste segregation, Theetc.
• Spandrel glass: ST 108 8mm Heat Strengthen Glass
• Building envelope: Unitised aluminium composite panels, high-performance DGU glazing, aluminiumpowder-coatedlouvers
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• Double glazed Unitised panels: Typical Panel Size: 1.2m x 3.4m
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• Green Building Certification: KDS, Mumbai • Fire and Life Safety - Security: Max Security, Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd
• Signage: Graphics Beyond, Mumbai • Commencement Date: August 2015
Piramal Aranya, Mumbai Curtain Wall System & Window-Wall Façade
• Client: Gliders Buildcon LLP • Design Architect: MAKE, London • Associate Architect, Design Architect: Sandeep Shikre & Associates, Mumbai Other Consultants: • Structure: Buro Happold, Mumbai • MEP: Buro Happold, Mumbai; Pankaj Dharkar & Associates, Mumbai • Façade: Inhabit, Singapore
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The system made is of full prefabricated factory glazed DGU unitised panels/units that are installed at the site with brackets.
• Completion Date: Wing AMarch 2023
of the façades maximises daylight with operable sliding window systems for ventilation. For curtain walls, openable windows have been provided as per the CFO requirement. This has been done without sacrificing the view afforded by the windows as well as integrating them into the overall modules of the curtain wall façade.
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swapped for blade walls and the windows are maximised to the full width of the living and bedroom accommodation. Full-height corner windows have also been incorporated into the design for some of the apartments providing a panoramic view of the Full-widthexteriors.glazing
Low-E Vision glass is used in combination with Monolithic Spandrel glass to form the envelope. Laminated vision glass is used as a fixed balustrade in operable units to have a seamless vision from habitable spaces. Lobbies have a double-height glass wall at the ground and podium top levels. The entrance to the lobbies has a grand canopy.
The Aranya towers are perceived as very elegant, tall and sleek structures. They will redefine expectations of living within the centre of ConnectionsMumbai.with the city are enhanced with incredible unobstructed views of the entire Mumbai peninsula, making sure the architecture isn’t a barrier to connecting with the ‘Columns’city.are
Quick Facts: • Project: Piramal Aranya • Location: Byculla, Mumbai
iramal Aranya is situated in a very propitious location, right next to the Veer Jijamata Udyan and with proximity to the eastern waterfronts.
The project has a combination of a curtain wall system and window wall façades. The façade is a combination of fixed vision, lift & slide operable vision, sliding operable and spandrel panel based on the function of the location and requirement of the space, and interface with the interior layout. The balconies have a 2-track, 3-track glazed sliding door system. The kitchen dry balconies have alternate Aluminium extruded louvers in a unitised panel system. This helps in shading the interiors alongside having ventilation for the area and a visual cut-off. A similar system is used for the toilet shafts as well with complete full height angular louvers. Shafts & balconies have a dry glazed casement door system and windows as required.
DLF, Chintels, Logix, Raheja, TVH, Brigade, Amrapalli, AlphaG Corp, Vatika, Omaxe, Jaypee, 3Cs, Gaursons, ATS, Indiabulls, Supertech, Eldeco, Shalimar are just some of the developers with whom PEGO has worked over the years. The company has also worked on various government-oriented institutional projects like Delhi commonwealth games, IIT Ropar, IIT Rohtak, ESI Hospital Mandi, AWHO, Vikas Yojna Housing Lucknow, Kanpur & Ghaziabad, NTPC housing Chatra, Medical College Madhepura, Maulana Azad Medical College, AIIMS Kothipura, IIM Raipur, Samajwadi Awas Yojna Lucknow, etc. In an interesting interaction with WFM Media, Karan Shah talks about PEGO’s journey and milestones, their product range and architectural hardware industry at large in India.
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KARAN SHAH Founder & Partner, PEGO Hardware “PEGO Stands for Innovation, Durability, Consistency, Availability & Service” Experience Centre
Karan Shah is the Founder of PEGO Hardware, a leading aluminium & uPVC door and window hardware brand in India. The brand PEGO has created a niche for itself in the fenes tration industry in India. A Shri Ram Commerce Alumini, his passion for Doors & Windows is infectious. It shows in his active involvement in various industry platforms. They have offic es in Delhi & Coimbatore, and sales representatives in various parts of India. PEGO recently completed its 13 years of brand presence in aluminium & uPVC door & window hardware. Innovation is integral to the ethos of the company and the same reflects in its products and trade practices. With a strong in-house testing facility, all their products are in conformity with international quality standards. The USP of PEGO is its ability to address the need of the industry and various stakeholders with respect to hardware solutions through its products.
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Ouritself. technical understanding of profile systems helps in developing and providing solutions to our customers at the designing stage of the profiles itself.
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With no strict standards in place for door & window hardware and there
Fenestration Hardware of high durability being no entry barrier, how does PEGO address the growing competition in the market? Does this put threat to the architectural hardware industry? Your question itself puts a serious threat with respect to the very existence of uPVC & Aluminium windows & doors, not only for the architectural hardware. If the end consumer feels disheartened due to failure of hardware within few months or years, then we have created one more enemy for the industry. It is for this reason that associations & organisations are working tirelessly with BIS to get standards in place for doors & windows along with all its Withauxiliaries.noentry barrier and accountability, the industry is bound to get an influx of various kinds of products. Cheap is not always good, nor expensive is always good. Hence efforts have been made by us to inform, update, train and educate various stakeholders about the various parameters with respect to hardware so that there is informed buying from them. It does require time, effort and resources, however, it is essential. However, customer appreciation, loyalty and references are intangible yet biggest assets, which can never be traded. This
I can confidently say that our range of products backed by the availability of the same is what really helps us in delivering in time. For customers, PEGO stands for Innovation, Durability, Consistency, Availability & Service. And this we have earned over the years and will continue to be our biggest strength.
Over the years there have been people and a lot of window manufacturers who have shown lot of confidence in PEGO and extended their support during this long journey. This has helped us in learning and adapting to this ever-changing industry.
You had launched a podcast show “Beyond Windows with Karan Shah”. What was the idea behind it? Beyond Windows was an idea that came during the first COVID lockdown in 2020. We all had a little more time in hand and while going through a podcast I wondered why not do something similar with fenestration industry experts. The idea was shared with a few people within the industry and they happily agreed to be part of it. And then there was no looking back and we managed to run 14 successful episodes which dig deep into the personal lives & journeys of some of the tallest people from the Indian fenestration industry. I hope this would have inspired a lot of people in our industry to learn from these stalwarts and connect better with point of time, I do wish to do season 2 with the icons from the Aluminium fenestration industry.
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On the personal front, my biggest strength is my love for doors & windows. A strong understanding of hardware applications gives me an edge to innovate & provide the right solution for our customers & address their needs. This when coupled with a motivated team, work doesn’t seem like work. Our interactions with customers contribute to our knowledge, which has helped us in developing the products as per industry needs. We are open to taking a leap in introducing new concepts since our ideas come from consumer needs
The organisation has always worked very closely with window manufacturers. In 2007 I happened to visit the fenestration exhibition ZAK and I realised that there was a tremendous vacuum in the architectural hardware availability in India. The fenestration industry in India was also taking off at that time with demand being there for architectural hardware solutions. It made me dig deep into this and that lead to the origin of PEGO in 2008. With initial years spent in aluminium hardware, the organization slowly ventured into uPVC Door & Window Hardware in 2012 and started adding more products to its portfolio. And then the rest is history.
What lead to the origin of the brand PEGO?
What is your biggest strength?
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The Application Centre at the head office in Sahibabad has helped PEGO in sharing its latest innovations with customers far easier than just showing the product Weotherwise.atPEGO are having in-house testing machines to test the life cycle testing of products and we invite customers to our facility to witness the same. Transparency helps in the building of trust with clients. Along with this our manuals, videos and other informative tools help customers in further understanding of the installation of the hardware.
Our Application Centre at our head office in Sahibabad has been the biggest value addition which has helped us in sharing our latest innovations with our customers. It gives them the opportunity to witness the application of the product along with a touch and feel experience. Understanding of the product becomes
Sliding Folding HardwareProduct Cycle Testing Machine
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PEGO has all the solutions mentioned by you. Even with such solutions we are always pushing the boundaries and trying to upgrade them in terms of aesthetics and functionality. We have created animated video manuals for a lot of our offerings like sliding folding, tilt & slide, and lift & slide explaining the step-wise process of installation of these hardware making it easier for customers to manufacture these systems. We further have an in-house technical team to assist customers with any technical support onsite. The technology has helped in sharing details even from a remote location. These measures have increased the demand for premium and more complex products. Further, all our hardware offerings are seg regated into smaller systems like casement windows, sliding windows, casement doors & sliding door templates to further provide focused information to window manufac turers. For aluminium, we have templates based on the profile systems, which makes life very easy for window manufacturers in identifying the correct hardware.
We have seen increased demand for premium solutions like Sliding fold ing, lift & slide, and tilt & turn windows. Does PEGO have such solutions? If yes, what technical support is provided by the company to its customers?
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The concept of one family hardware: Sorano Series note that the idea is to improve the customer experience and make things easier and simpler for them. When these aspects are covered, most often it results in an innovative solution, which has a lasting impact. We at PEGO follow a very customer-centric approach to developing hardware and fulfilling customer needs.
Do you think the industry is early/ late in introducing these innovative architectural hardware solutions? Is there greater acceptance for such new innovative architectural hardware solutions?
For any industry, it is very critical to evolve with time and innovate themselves before becoming obsolete. Everyone wants a change and hence the shelf life of even hardware products has reduced with time. We at PEGO take great pride in taking the leap and constantly coming up with innovative products to address the industry needs. Currently, the trend seems to be moving towards minimal, straight-line hardware designs. The concept of one family hardware design has gained more relevance now than ever before. At PEGO we have been focusing on this for the past 4 years and have been successful in creating many family of hardware designs to ensure uniformity in aesthetics in one home. While innovating, it is important to ensure that the durability, performance & functionality of the product is not compromised. Also, it is important to
solutions has been phenomenal. Ease of information, lots of exhibitions and events, social media & world becoming one big continent in the end, have made strong demands coming from the architects, consultants and end users for such solutions. I also strongly believe innovation is the best way to distinguish oneself from others more when standardisations aren’t there at a bigger level. Are there clear demarcations with respect to growth forecasts precovid and post-covid for PEGO?
PEGO has strong presence in Aluminium & uPVC hardware Innovation is the focus point at PEGO Architects, consultants & window manufacturers are constantly looking for new out-of-the-box solutions for architectural hardware. How critical it is to evolve and innovate & what are the challenges faced along with this?
The change has primarily been the duration of forecasts. From yearly it has become quarterly forecasts. My answer to this question will be very specific to only the fenestration industry in India. The splurge in demand posts the first lockdown has been more than what any of the pandits had predicted. It has made us all realise that while the nature of lockdowns will remain uncertain but the business will remain intact and positive.
Five years back, I would have said the industry was probably not ready for innovative solutions. But because of the global exposure and world-renowned fenestration leaders also pushing for such alternatives, the acceptance of such
‘Inpsired By Design, Powered By Quality’ - the tagline of our brand is at the focus point of everything we do at PEGO. Most of the innovations at PEGO have come from customer solution-based requirements, and that has been a winning edge for us. I am proud to say that lot of firsts in the architectural hardware have come from PEGO in India. The traditional hardware needs to be changed with more aesthetical and solution-driven handles which are in sync with the profile system design. It requires a strong awareness of the profile system and the application requirement.
Because of PEGO’s strong presence in both Aluminium & uPVC hardware, we have managed to use the best of both the worlds and evolve hardware solutions accordingly.
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How do you see the fenestration industry and the architectural hardware industry evolving in India?
I believe the fenestration industry in India has evolved rapidly in the last five years compared to the previous 10 years before that. And I strongly feel we are at an inflection point where the next five years are going to have an even bigger
In the last financial year, we have witnessed 45% growth YoY. I can say that it would not be very different in the current year as well. And I can confidently say it is not true for only our organisation but the fenestration industry in India at large with the percentage being a bit different. While the bottom line has been hurt significantly because of fluctuation in raw material prices but the growth of the topline has helped in keeping the organisation healthy What is the focus area for PEGO in the next financial year? We are very much aligned with the demand and need of the fenestration industry. We have already introduced one family complete hardware solution. We are coming up with more designs on the same concept. With lines blurring between the hardware for uPVC & aluminium, we are using our strength of presence in both the verticals and giving the best of both worlds to our customers. We are focusing on reinventing some of the concepts to provide a more robust and aesthetically superior experience to customers. COVID has accelerated the demand for automation. The COVID protocols are here to stay means the demand for smart windows will remain. Further certain areas where accessibility and operation of windows are At PEGO, durability, performance & functionality of the product is never compromised difficult, smart windows will only make it easier. We are dedicated to introducing viable and lasting solutions in this vertical. Further, as an organisation, more New generation of Sliding Door handle from PEGO
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Theimpact.reach has now been made to tier 3 cities and small districts and villages. So it means the market base has increased considerably thanks to the overall boost to infrastructure projects. This coupled with a bigger presence of international brands, thrust to the manufacturing sector, and global exposure for better products have all propelled the growth.
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Rome was not built in a day. We still are taking baby steps in this and have a long way to go. Unfortunately, the pace is slow. And because of incomplete knowledge about the products & standard requirements we have seen the inferior final products at times, which gives industry also a bad name. Various associations, window manufacturers, hardware companies like us, and various other auxiliaries are taking steps to educate and share more information so that there is informed buying. BIS is also working closely with the industry to come up with the guidelines. Expensive is not always good, nor cheap is the best way to invest in anything. We keep pushing through our certificates, testing machines, product detailing and standard requirements so that customers have more information. We keep sharing these through conferences, workshops, manuals and presentations so that they start asking these questions when buying the product. All these would only help the industry to be much stronger going forward. What do you see as the main challenges faced by the architectural hardware industry?
Roller product cycle testing machine at Application Centre of end consumers in terms of good and bad will automatically mature the market in the long run. Also hopefully new guidelines from BIS would further help in ensuring parameters are being defined for doors & windows including the Therehardware.wouldbe consolidation and entry of big corporate houses which would further push the growth of this industry. We have already witnessed activities in this direction. Pushing the benchmark and creating innovative designs How well aware do you think the decision-makers are in general about the availability of the hardware products for fenestration, their functionality & categories, standards, testing, etc.? And how do they gauge the quality and functionality of the same?
The non-presence of formal and forceful guidelines and standards is the biggest worry for not only the hardware but for the entire fenestration industry at large. Till the time these are made compulsory we will have to deal with the influx of inferior products which would hurt the quality products in the short term and the industry at large in the long run.
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Fluctuation in base metal prices is another big hurdle being faced by the industry. What has been witnessed in the past 2 years is an unprecedented and ‘never seen situation. It makes the closing of big projects more difficult and is a time-consuming exercise. Further such situations make discussions on prices a consistent part of conversations, which uses a lot of resourceful time and reduces Third,productivity.thelack of awareness and knowledge regarding these standards among the decision-makers is also a big challenge. Product cycle tests, product composition, plating or powder coating thickness, certificates, salt & spray test; these aren’t the most common questions asked, and rather the information which we as hardware providers need to explain shows we have a long way to go to ensure that there is informed buying by the window manufacturers or final consumer. With awareness activities being conducted by associations and various stakeholders I am optimistic that things would get better with time.
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VMZINC’s cladding as the main fascia material for the skywalk
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he skywalk at the Delhi Metro Railway Station, which was completed in March 2022, is one of VMZINC’s latest offerings, showcasing the potential of zinc as a building material. The 5,370 sq m bridge has used VMZINC’s Flatlock System for the structure and Quartz and Pigmento Red for the finish. The renowned architectural firm ISAP has used VMZINC’s cladding as the main fascia material for the skywalk which is an extension of the foot over bridge at the railway station. Connecting the Ajmeri Gate side of the platform with
The skywalk at the Delhi Metro Railway Station
On the wall, a combination of PIGMENTO red and QUARTZ was used in a gradient pattern
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The bridge looked like a natural extension of the existing railway station
Quick Facts: Project: Public Building System: VMZINC Flatlock Panel Finish: QUARTZ & PIGMENTO red Architect: ISAP For more details on the products, contact: VMZINC India Private Limited Email : vmzinc.india@vmzinc.com Website : www.vmzinc.in Mobile: +91 91523 62771 Tel No: +91 22 6225 3400 the Metro station and multi-level parking with multiple entry and exit points, the challenging project required a long-lasting material that could withstand Delhi’s harsh weather conditions. The skywalk’s complex curved shape needed a malleable material that could cover the surface gracefully. Zinc, therefore, was the best choice. To give a harmonious look to the entire structure so that the bridge looked like a natural extension of the existing railway station, a combination of PIGMENTO red and QUARTZ was used in a gradient pattern. Equipped with escalators and CCTV surveillance cameras, constructing the skywalk was no cakewalk. Constructed amid the pandemic situation, the structure had to be built above a functional underground Metro station just 3 metres below with major traffic movement. Needless to say, the architect did a fabulous job. The unique skywalk was thrown open to the public in the month of March 2022.
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The visitors had the opportunity to be informed about the new trends in the building material sector and explore the vast space of the exhibition with a total area of 5,000 Sq m.
Email: info.asi@alumil.com Website: www.alumil.com/india Contact: +91 86550 45595
Supreme S650 and SMARTIA M14600. The first one, Supreme S650, is the new minimal sliding system of ALUMIL that combines the excellent design with international patents with the low threshold and the new special insect screens. On the other hand, SMARTIA M14600, a very successful sliding system, has been recently upgraded with new innovative features, such as the simple sliding version, and the narrow interlocking profile.
Moreover, Alumil’s new extensive product range in Barcode Cladding systems attracted attention. The excellent Barcode Cladding SMARTIA M7000 caught the eye of all visitors thanks to their outstanding design in a unique style.
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Ace Reflect Exhibition
The architecture trend of minimal design, maintaining at the same time highperformance in thermal insulation or nonthermal insulation, water tightness, and air permeability, was fully expressed by the two advanced sliding systems of the company
Holistic Solution by Alumil Systems at
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Finally, trying to point out the naturalness and the “warmth” of wood, ALUMIL presented Woodalux, a new innovative unique composite material. Particularly, the high sturdiness of aluminium is covered externally by special synthetic wood, providing the aesthetics of natural wood, an attribute that impressed everybody. Woodalux is suitable for a plethora of applications, such as cladding, facades, shading, louvers for pergolas, fences, and more.
ALUMIL, as a leading company in the industry of architectural aluminium systems, stood out through a rich product portfolio, covering every need whether it be residential projects, villas, or any other business at the Ace Reflect Exhibition held at Jaipur recently. Through its international experience with a presence in more than 60 countries and always focusing on innovation, ALUMIL has launched advanced solutions that impressed all visitors. The exhibition Ace Reflect, which specialised in the building material industry - one of the largest of its kind in Asia, took place this year with more than 15,000 visitors, mainly professionals from the building material industry, builders, developers, consultants, and especially architects with interest in various projects.
Website: www.aluplast.net/in Email: marketing.in@aluplast.net Phone: 1800 233 4777 For more details on the products, contact: Patrick Seitz, co-owner of aluplast added “India remains at the forefront of our ambitions in Asia. My family and the company have always believed in the future of the country and that is why we started very early, remaining patient and strategic with developments there.
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India plays a huge part of the group’s future goals over the next decade”.
aluplast Increasing Investments in India Operations
luplast India, a subsidiary of the aluplast group, headquartered in Karlsruhe, has announced that it has kicked off the second phase of investments in India.
The subsidiary, which has a long history of operations in India dating back to 2006, and who has been extruding PVC profile systems in Vadodara since early 2016, had informed partners in May that it would be ramping up its operations to meet the growing demands and expectations in the India and Asian Babakmarkets.Golriz, Head of Expanding Markets stated, “We are in what we would like to call Phase 2 in India. This means more machines, more local production, and more space.
We have doubled our lamination capacity over the past 2 months and are now in the process of expanding our system portfolio in India by investing in major tooling which has begun arriving since July. This would reduce our reliance on imports and cut down on long supply chain processes. The final step in 2022 is expanding our storage facility and this would be complete before the end of the year allowing us to utilise around 5,000 square meters of new space for Theprofiles”.investment in India mirrors what the aluplast group has been doing globally over the past 18 months, having introduced its largest ever product suite in the energeto neo, whilst expanding operations in Poland, Germany, Australia and the United States among others.
Foundedmarkets.” by Jimesh Shah, Kubik was started with a passion for creating new products that match international quality standards of design and functionality. It has thrived on product innovation and the use of quality materials for manufacturing for the past 10 years. Expressing his views, Jimesh Shah optimistically added, “The Joint Venture between the two leading brands, OZONE and Kubik, is a natural collaboration towards providing the fitout industry with a complete solution in Demountable Glass Partition System. Our synergies and passion for the betterment of products and services shall only make Kubik a BIGGER...BETTER & STRONGER brand to be reckoned with across the country. With Ozone’s vast and in-depth reach and network, we aim to cater to each corner of the country with a vision to spread across the seas beyond the national boundaries.”
For more details on the products, contact: manufacture them for international
As a part of the deal, Kubik will bring strength, technology, and experience to the new sub-division. In addition, Ozone’s network, existing HANA Demountable Partitioning Systems, and PAN India presence will establish the group with the widest range of Partitioning System options in India.
Alok Aggarwal Managing Director – Ozone Group Jimesh Shah Founder, Kubik
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Ozone Group Partners with Kubik to Expand its Footprint in Partitioning Systems and Frames
Website: www.ozone-india.com
O zone Enterprise Group, a leading player in architectural hardware & security solutions, is a market leader in hardware used in Residential and Commercial projects. The Group announced a partnership with Jimesh Shah, founder of KUBIK, a brand engaged in designing, manufacturing, and installing Partitions with some of India’s most prestigious architectural projects. Kubik is a market leader in India for its Demountable & other Glass Partitioning Systems. The New Venture of Ozone Group would be called KUBOZ Arc Pvt. Ltd. This will strengthen Ozone’s portfolio and establish the Group with the widest range of partitioning systems in OzoneIndia.sees a lot of synergies in the business’ wide range. It plans to create India’s most extensive range of complete partitioning solutions for homes, offices, banquets, schools, and similar establishments. The new entity will be named KUBOZ Arc Private TalkingLimited.about the same, Alok Aggarwal, Managing Director – Ozone Group, said, “We are excited about partnering with Kubik, which offers strong manufacturing and a team led by Jimesh Shah. The company has a wide variety and manufacturing capability that provides hardware solutions to create demountable partitions for offices, restrooms, co-working spaces, and more. With this joint venture, we aim to combine the capabilities and strengths of both brands to provide complete partitioning solutions. The glass systems are part of a key growth strategy that focuses on current architectural trends in international markets, and Ozone plans to bring them to domestic and
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Bruno Humblet adds, “Responding to the SBTi’s call for corporate climate action illustrates our strong commitment to sustainability. The science-based targets provide a framework for us to evaluate every business decision from a climate mitigation point of view. For years, we have been a pioneer in our sector because of our recycling facilities. Recycling will keep playing a key role in our carbon reduction roadmap because it implies less sourcing of raw material –Deceuninck”.
Deceuninck has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 60% by 2030. This will require a 75% emission
Deceuninck has also targeted to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 48% per ton produced by 2030. These targets could only be achieved with maximised recycling of the products. However, Deceuninck is all set to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.
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Deceuninck is All Set to Reach Net-Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
Around 12% of Deceuninck’s carbon footprint is linked to our own operations (scope 1 &2) emissions. It leads to considering and looking at the total value chain and the sourcing of raw materials. Apart from this, recycling will also be important to reach the targets.
Website: deceuninck.in Email: info@deceuninck.in Phone: +91 8754017978 For more details on the products, contact: reduction per ton of product produced. That being said, Deceuninck will exceed the minimum ambition of SBTi (- 42%).
eceuninck is all set to reach netzero GHG emissions by 2050 with science-based targets, says Bruno Humblet, CEO, Deceuninck Deceuninckgroup. has decided to set emission reduction targets as per science-based net-zero of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, Deceuninck has joined the business ambition for 1.5°C campaign, which is in line with the Paris Climate Agreement Objective to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In February 2022, Deceuninck committed to the SBTi targets following the inventory of carbon emissions developed in 2021. Deceuninck has already defined the emission reduction roadmap according to the Net-Zero Standard and is all set to submit the targets for validation to the SBTi.
König has an unequalled level of experience in dealing with colours, fillers and surface materials
König is a 125-year company
König - The Ultimate Repairing Solution Provider
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Thanks to this unique combination of flexibility and longstanding expertise, their products are world leaders. König company’s strategy focuses on sound growth. They consciously set themselves qualitative targets to increase the benefit and the quality of their products and also to keep their customers satisfied. Thus, they want to invest in their own sustainability and their staff. enjoying their work, together they cope with both big and small challenges – so that both employees and the company will continue to grow into the future.
No case is too unusual for König. For some time, their main customers in the furniture, kitchen and window industry were not working exclusively with wood and plastic-coated surfaces.
Being a provider of niche products, König does not deal with mass markets but works closely with experts in special markets. From this tradition, König has maintained the potential of a mediumsized company – adaptability and dynamic – to operate in an innovative and customer-oriented manner.
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önig, a well-known brand associated with innovative and reliable products for the repair of surfaces, develops new market strategies with an expert partner in order to stand out in new markets. In this context, for the stable growth process in India, which is the most populous country in the world, they signed a distributorship agreement with Doctor Window and became the market leader in India as well as in the rest of the world. In this context, they serve you with ready stocks in all required colours of touch-up pens and crack fillers required for the window and façade industry. König, a 125-year company now in the fifth generation, works on the continuous enhancement of its products and offers new and sophisticated solutions for a variety of specific repair tasks. It focuses on the long term, not only in its company relations and partnerships but also with regard to its employees. König has an unequalled level of experience in dealing with colours, fillers and surface materials.
A variety of new materials like HP-foils, HPL, vinyl, stone and also metal and powder coatings have been added with different properties and they require specialist repair techniques. Being a link between the manufacturers and the processing industry or rather the trade, König sees it as its task to always be one step ahead with new developments. In its R & D department, lacquer and chemical engineers work on new and improved products and carry out different series of tests. Thus, for instance, they test new surfaces with regard to their repair capability and give appropriate recommendations to the manufacturers. Official India Distributor: Doctor Window Pvt. Ltd. Website: www.doctorwindow.com Email:support@doctorwindow.com Phone: +91 075054 44444
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Tyman International – Catering to Post-Covid Needs
For more details on the products: MR. SAYED ANWAR ALI, Regional Sales Director - South Asia Email: Anwar.Sayed@schlegelgiesse.com
Tyman International is a division of the Tyman group, leading international supplier of engineered fenestration components and curtain walls, spread in over one hundred countries in the world. Its portfolio includes –Schlegel (high quality window and door seals and extrusions); Giesse (high performance hardware for aluminium windows and doors); Reguitti, design handles and door hardware; and Jatec, luxury handles and door hardware.
ost Covid, with the hybrid work pattern, people are seeking more comfortable living spaces since they are spending increased amount of time in their personal abode. This stresses the newfound importance of natural lighting and ventilation, which dictates wider openings and slimmer profiles. Giesse – a well-known brand from Tyman International for high-performance hardware for aluminium windows and doors, addresses both of those issues thanks to its range of concealed hinges, “C.H.I.C.”, and minimal handles, “Supra7”, the perfect hardware for contemporary minimal windows; and also with its micro-ventilation system, the natural ventilation setting as standard on all Giesse tilt-and-turn kits. New buildings have to account for the wellbeing of the elderly, being it advanced home automation or general simplicity of use when it comes to windows and doors. This is also driven by the increased availability of new technologies that are creating different ways of living and working, thus driving growth in smart buildings and connected homes, as well as heightened awareness of surface hygiene, due to the pandemic. Reguitti and Giesse answer for surface safety is Antigermtm, the exclusive antibacterial treatment for handles that works 24/7, requires no maintenance and kills 99.99% of all germs and bacteria.
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The NV Tower at Sofia, Bulgaria, is designed with a futuristic approach. Giesse provided 250 customised minimal handles without base for this building
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Building codes and product certifications are getting stricter worldwide. That includes safety and security, mechanical durability, resistance to wind load, air permeability and water infiltration as well as enhanced fire safety standards. Giesse, Schlegel and Reguitti abide by the strictest in the world: the European standards. All products undergo rigorous in-house testing in the advanced Highdea Test Centre placed in Bologna, Italy, as well as third-party testing with independent auditors to obtain official Sustainabilitycertifications. is perhaps the most important driver of them all. The market is experiencing an increasing interest in themes like resource efficiency, energysaving buildings, attention to product materials and circular economy. Products like Schlegel Q-LON seals are the perfect tool to ensure windows and doors are perfectly sealed: good thermal insulation allows a more efficient energy management of the building. Q-LON is also one of many Schlegel and Giesse products that are Cradle to Cradle Certified® at the Silver level, the leading global standard for safe, circular and responsibly made products.
“Supra7”, the perfect hardware for contemporary minimal windows concealed hinges “C.H.I.C.” Q-LON seals
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Saket Jain, Business Head, Fenesta prevent accidental tripping and are also wheelchair Additionally,friendly.these slider doors have special handles which were designed by Fenesta Design Experts to enhance their functionality and aesthetics. Depending on requirements, the super-luxurious product can be offered in both commercial and residential Talkingprojects.about ‘How Super-Luxury UltraSlim Slider Doors are taking the uPVC Fenestration Market by storm’, Saket Jain, Business Head, Fenesta points out that “today, a growing segment in the fenestration market is seeking sleeker, modern designs. Accordingly, Fenesta has expanded its design portfolio in the uPVC product line and introduced a oneof-its-kind innovation - Ultra-Slim Slider Doors”. Additional Benefits Fenesta’s uPVC Ultra-Slim Slider Doors have been designed keeping in mind the unique topography and climatic conditions of India and it also comes with integrated hurricane bars to manage high wind loads. Furthermore, the doors are available in six colours – mahogany, light oak, flemish gold, dark oak, walnut and black. Fenesta’s Ultra Slim Slider Doors are the perfect modern solution to impart the desired aesthetic appeal to your home. Their additional advantages include the ability to accommodate glass thickness up to 28.52mm; heavy-duty rollers with 200 kg weight-carrying capacity per sash, with each sash going up to a maximum dimension of 2mx3m, and an extended espag for a more efficient multi-locking system.
F enesta’s newly-launched Super Luxury Ultra-Slim Slider Doors are poised to meet the needs of homeowners, architects and developers in the modern uPVC fenestration Asmarket.a market leader in fenestration products in India, Fenesta’s new range of uPVC Super-Luxury Ultra-Slim Slider Doors come designed to offer a great viewing experience and maximum visibility. The doors come with a 40mm interlock sightline, and foil finish, alongside highperformance features. These doors offer inside submersible low threshold track to
Minimal maintenance: One of the biggest benefits – these doors are virtually maintenance-free and can simply be wiped with a soapy cloth occasionally for a brand-new look.
Super-Luxury Ultra-Slim Slider Doors uPVC Fenestration from Fenesta
For more details on the products: SAKET JAIN Business Head, Fenesta Email: response@fenesta.com
Fire retardant: Inherently uPVC does not catch fire easily as compared to traditional wooden doors, and also has fire retardant properties. Zero infestation from pests: Unlike conventional wooden doors, uPVC remains immune to pest attacks.
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Recyclable: uPVC can be recycled multiple times. Thanks to their durability, strength, sleekness, easy installation, eco-friendliness and low maintenance costs, Fenesta’s sliding uPVC doors are poised to emerge as the first choice among homeowners, architects and developers in both residential and commercial projects.
More benefits of Fenesta’s uPVC sliding Durability:doors:Searing sunrays, pouring rain and freezing weather do not affect uPVC doors, which won’t buckle, fade, warp or degrade in difficult conditions.
For more details on the products: Deceuninck Profiles India Pvt. Ltd. Tiruvallur Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu – 631 203, INDIA alongside excellent thermal & sound
“Theinsulation.market for sliding doors has been changing in the last few years. Bigger sizes with slimmer profiles are preferred. As the size increases, the glass area increases which means architects prefer performance glass to increase energy efficiency. To cater to this demand, our technical team came up with a unique solution to reduce the width of the interlock area by 50% and increase the depth to make it suitable for bigger sizes. We can now up to 3m in height depending on wind loads /area of the building. The Slim Slide system is able to accommodate 24mm Double Glazed Glass Unit for increased thermal efficiency. Combination of strength and beauty to help customers get the best of both” says Satish Kumar, Group Business Development Director, Deceuninck - Asia & Australia. You can check out our slim slide door system at deceuninck.in or at the Deceuninck Experience Centre at Indiranagar, Bengaluru studio.
The Revolutionary & Bold Slim Slide Door by Deceuninck
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eceuninck uPVC doors are much more than a beautifully designed portal to the outside world. They are also unequalled in strength, security, and fully guaranteed to perform as well in years to come as it does today. With increased natural light and enhanced aesthetics, Deceuninck’s latest addition, Slim Slide, has brought in a revolutionising yet bold concept of narrowing the PVC section in the middle of the sliding windows and doors. Deceuninck has narrowed down the width from 90 mm wide to 46.6 mm with the slim slide concept. This slim section with uncompromised structural performance leads to increased penetration of light into the spaces. Apart from this, they are easy to install and operate, and are available in multiple sliding tracks and design combinations. Deceuninck’s slim slide will suit every space with its multiple solid & wooden finishes available
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s we usher into our 76th year of independence, Indian entrepre neurship too has evolved rapidly to manufacture products and solutions with cutting-edge technologies and ex EUMAXcellence.has endeavored to manufacture the best uPVC profiles for the Indian subcontinent that throws up stiff climate challenges to stand the test of time. The company manufacture uPVC profiles that are being used by more than 100 uPVC window manufacturers across the nation assembling and installing approximately 4 million square feet of windows every Theyear. company’s channel partners appreciate their emphasis on offering design options in their uPVC profiles to control uPVC window prices without sacrificing final product quality.
• Golden Oak • Walnut • Dark Oak & • Metallic Grey Their laminated range of uPVC profiles is manufactured on the latest state-of-theart machines with advanced hot glue melt technology. It is a stringent two-stage process that involves controlled and regulated conditions of temperature and humidity. The first stage involves the application of the interlinking and bonding primer followed by its prescribed curing Theperiod.second stage allows for the application of melted polyurethane glue to reach high bonding properties.
PUR adhesives have high water and temperature resistance; there is no chance of re-melt and that makes PUR bonds extremely durable. PUR has a 3D molecular lattice, penetrating the bonded materials and “stitches” them together. Due to the properties of the PUR adhesive, glued materials can be used in difficult weather conditions.
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EUMAX Delivers Preeminent uPVC Profiles to the Industry
EUREKA Windoor Systems Pvt Ltd # 311, 15th Cross, 5th Phase, 100 ft Road, Outer Ring Rd, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka Website:560078
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EUMAX’s laminated range of uPVC profiles is currently available in various colours:
EUMAX sources its laminates from the world’s leading and respected European manufacturers like Continental & Renolit that are certified by RAL PerformanceGermany.warranties for tough, temperate, and sub-tropical conditions are offered with EUMAX’s laminated profiles. They are designed to produce supplies quickly in both small and big numbers, and they aid in reducing the waiting period for EUMAX’s colour laminated Consumersprofiles.who fancy the design aesthetics of modern homes are increasingly using EUMAX’s profiles backed by the faith of architects and builders across the country.
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Infrastructure: VEKA profiles are manufactured in a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Hyderabad. The facility is spread over an area of 2,00,000 square feet with 24 extrusion lines along with lamination and arch-bending facilities where more than 280 employees put in their knowledge, expertise and hard work to manufacture the finest windows.
The facility boosts of an R&D and quality control centre manned by qualified technicians that ensure the quality of the end product is not compromised at any stage. Profiles produced are lead-free and conforming to British standard BS EN 12608 with tropicalised uPVC compound using high-quality additives from Europe to suit harsh Indian climatic conditions.
VEKA Windows - The Perfect Solution for Your Home
NCL VEKA is a joint venture between NCL, India and VEKA, Germany. The two behemoths have a combined experience of 90 years in window manufacturing.
N CL VEKA is a market leader in uPVC profiles in India. With a countrywide presence, the company provides customised solutions in windows and doors that are specially designed to suit the harsh climatic and environmental conditions in India.
The Window Engineers: A perfect window is a culmination of many things done to perfection. While most window manufacturers are happy designing windows, we at NCL VEKA have taken the art of window-making a
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State-Of-The-Art
NCL VEKA has a capacity to manufacture 24,000 tonnes of profiles every year which can approximately meet the requirements of 5,00,000 homes. While NCL has the largest network of dedicated fabricators in the country, VEKA AG is the largest uPVC manufacturer in the world with a presence across 40 countries. The coming together of the two giants means that the products not just conform to the International standards but are also best suited for Indian conditions.
WFM | JULY - AUGUST 2022 131 Product Watch For more details on the products: NCL Veka Limited Email: crm@nclveka.com Contact: 1800 266 0106 notch higher to find the perfect solution for your home. We have turned it into an obsession by looking into the smallest Rightdetails.from procuring the best quality PVC to converting them into the strongest profiles, our attention to detail makes sure that nothing is left to chance. So that every window coming out of our factory is nothing short of a work of engineering that lasts for generations. Pan India Presence: The brand VEKA has presence in over 120 cities across India with sales offices spread across major cities and towns. It has a wide and strong network of over 180 exclusive fabricators equipped with modern and state-of-the-art fabrication machinery. Some Major Project Clients: L&T, Godrej, Mahindra Lifespaces, K Raheja Corp, Prestige Group, Puruvankara, Shriram properties, Trendset Builders, IIT, Hero Homes, Tata Realty, Brigade Developers, Shapoorji Pallonji, and many more… Features we offer, that stay perfect for decades: • Long-lasting strength • Energy efficient • Healthier air indoor quality • Safe and secure • Lead-free • Weatherproof Types of Products: Sliding • Doors • Windows Casement • Doors • Windows Special Applications • Arch • Bay windows • Tilt & Turn windows • Sliding folding doors • Tilt & slide doors • Lift & slide doors • Vertical slider • Parallel windows • Motorised/Lever operated windows. Veka Profiles are available in white and a wide range of laminated finishes. VEKA Showroom, Bangalore
ZowoPlast Coating System – A Unique Product for the Indian Market
In addition to the colour variety, [Z] ZowoPlast offers unlimited options in metallic colours as well as normal or silk matte gloss options The system was tested in the laboratory according to categories of DIN EN 927-6 in artificial weathering and also tested and certified externally as per the world’s tough est PVC coating test methods according to AAMA 615-17 defines performance require ments such as hardness, impact resistance, abrasion resistance, dry and wet adhesion, chemical resistance against acids, mortar, cleaner, resilience to climates of high hu midity, extreme temperature changes from cold to warm, intense heat and strongest UV exposure. To simulate the flexibility proper ties with rapid climate changes, the Zowo Plast system was subjected to a cold crack test, among other things. Here, the system was exposed to a change from humid/ warm climate and extreme cold over many cycles and the product offers great flexibility performance in hot Dubai up to cold Sibe ria. With a pull-off test according to DIN EN ISO 4624 and a cross-hatch test according to DIN EN ISO 2409, the ZowoPlast system provides excellent adhesion and shows op timum cross-linking on PVC surface even when the PVC is deformed by external in Withinfluences.the framework of the agreement between Berger-Zobel GmbH and Doctor Window, the supply of any desired paint according to the RAL code will be made to the customers on the same day from India, as well as a guaranteed service will be provided for the coating processes onsite or in the painting booth according to the full-length profiles. Official India Distributor: Doctor Window Pvt. Ltd. Website: www.doctorwindow.com Email:support@doctorwindow.com Phone: +91 075054 44444
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[Z] ZowoPlast ensures a fast and sustainable coating process with a wide variety of colours and a wide variety of application possibilities to the PVC surface either by spraying, painting, or using a vacuum coating system, making it ideal for DIY to industrial applications. Due to its viscosity and thixotropy adjustment, the ZowoPlast system shows a great performance even with complex geometries. This is very advantageous, for example, for coating PVC frames in a vertical hanging position. In terms of rheology, ZowoPlast is trimmed for good atomization and flow behavior, which allows a very good surface flow and performance even with a coated thin layer, e.g. by manual application or automatic industrial linear coating line.
erger-Zobel GmbH has launched its second [Z] ZowoPlast coating system generation in the market, which is an environment-friendly waterbased single component and single layered PUR PVC surface coating system with a long-term guarantee of 15 years. The product is completely free of NMP, NEP, TEA and Isocyanates combined with its very hard and scratch-resistant surface, but has parallel outstanding high flexibility and weather resistance. BergerZobel GmbH is a leader in the innovation of premium coating systems for substrates such as PVC and timber. Berger-Zobel GmbH cooperated with Doctor Window and signed a distributorship agreement for the Indian market and aims to start sales in the last quarter of the year.
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Senior Attorney and President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Vikas Singh filed a petition in a Defence Colony housing development. Due to the project’s 16-meter height with stilts and the Delhi Fire Department’s refusal to provide approval for the same, there was uncertainty surrounding it.
The primary contention put forth by Senior Advocate Nidhesh Gupta appearing for Singh was that the Delhi Master Plan 2021 after amendments, allows buildings that are 17.5 meters with stilts to be exempted from the category of high-rise and that the Delhi Fire Service Rules (DSFE Rules) was not in conformity with the master Theplan.Apex court agreed and held that under Rule 27 of the DFSE 2010, 15 meters would now mean 17.5 meters with stilts.
According to Rule 27 of the Delhi Fire Service Rules 2010, which classifies any structure over 15 metres in height as a highrise, the Supreme Court has granted an exception for projects that are up to 17.5 metres tall with stilts.
MR Airports Ltd. through its subsidiary Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL) is building Mopa International Airport in North Goa’s Pernem taluka with a fourphase master plan to eventually handle 13.1 passengers per year. Construction is expected to be finished by October (MPPA).
Nordic - Office of Architecture was responsible for the design of Mopa Airport. Interior design will be inspired by regional architecture and Goan crafts.
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The airport is anticipated to serve 4.5 million passengers during the first phase, and 13 million passengers by the conclusion of its fourth phase.
The 15-meter limit would apply to structures without stilts, according to a bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and V. Ramasubramanian, while those with stilts may reach a maximum height of 17.5 metres before being considered highrise Thestructures.FireDepartment cannot complain about structures taller than 15 metres, although structures on stilts are invalid.
The airport’s construction cost was initially estimated to be Rs 1,900 crore, but was later raised to Rs 2,615 crore due to cost and time overruns brought on by environmental lawsuits. The project completion date was further hampered by the Covid-19 epidemic.
Supreme Court Waives Delhi Fire Regulations for Structures Up to 17. 5 Metres
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After the Delhi High Court rejected his plea, Singh preferred an appeal in the Supreme Court.
Prime Minister Modi lay the first brick of the Mopa Airport’s development in November 2016. The opening and inauguration of Mopa Airport are scheduled for August 2022, and commercial operations will begin by the end of that year. A 40-year operating contract with an additional 20-year extension will be granted to GGIAL. The airport’s passenger terminal, cargo facilities, air traffic control tower, and related structures are being built by Megawide Construction Corporation in the DuringPhilippines.peak hours, the airport’s single passenger terminal building, which is nearly 700,000 square feet long, can handle processing over 1,000 inbound and departing passengers each hour.
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The first project, which includes an ATUM Solar Roof, was started with the Sharjah Investment Authority to build a new mosque near Khrofakkan Beach. The project was handed off successfully and is presently running well.
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According to the UK Architects’ Journal, Foster + Partners repeatedly requested payment, but the governmentrun Amaravati Metropolitan Region Development Authority (AMRDA) was unable to comply. The demands date back to 2019.
The first integrated solar roofing system in the world, manufactured in India, is now IEC Standard Compliant and eligible for on-grid approvals. One of Dubai’s oldest businesses, Uncle’s Shop, which opened its doors in the city in 1922, debuted ATUM Solar Roof there.
World’s First Integrated Solar Roof, “ATUM,” Now Meets IEC Standards
F oster + Partners, a London-based firm, filed a complaint last week in relation to alleged unpaid design costs associated with the abandoned Amaravati master plan. The dispute between the two parties has now reached India’s Supreme Court.
We are really happy to have achieved IEC Standard Compliance, said Vamsi Gaddam, ATUM Inventor and CoManaging Director of Visaka Industries Limited. It’s been a long time coming, but the fact that it has now been authorised says a lot about our product and the commitment of the whole ATUM team.
An integrated solar roofing system called ATUM performs all the duties of a conventional roof while also producing electricity. It is approved to withstand hail and snow and can endure winds up to 250 km/h. It is also weather-resistant in all conditions. It offers a return on investment of little under five years and is approximately 40% more efficient than conventional solar panels. It also has a Class-A Fire Rating and is shockproof. Any home, commercial, or industrial location is the perfect fit for ATUM Solar. The Wonder Yarn, Vnext Fibre Cement Boards, ATUM Charge solar-powered EV charging stations, and the ATUM Life Sustainable Experience Center are just a few examples of Visaka’s sustainable goods. South Africa, the USA, and India all grant patents to ATUM.
Foster + Partners Files a Lawsuit in India Over Unpaid Invoices Associated with the Abandoned Amaravati Masterplan
Foster + Partners had worked alongside AMRDA for a period of several years to develop an administrative city for the state of Andhra Pradesh that included a new legislative building, judicial facilities, and a complex of office buildings at a reported price of £500 million (600 million USD). Foster + Partners created a master plan for Amaravati, the new capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, winning a global Followingcompetition.avictoryinlocal elections by the YSR Congress Party, which insisted on a trifurcated, now-retracted plan with various governmental functions being spread across separate sites, the effort was abandoned in 2019 (shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unrelated national parliament redesign in Delhi). The proposal, whose cornerstone was personally laid by Modi himself two years before Foster + Partners was chosen for the project, required the displacement of more than 26,000 local farmers. The request’s response was mandated by the court to AMRDA.
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