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In the conversation around alternative materials, some of the most prominent questions are centred around their longevity, cost-effectiveness and durability. Can materials like mycelium compare to traditional building materials such as concrete? Bhakti V Loonawat & Suyash Sawant, Founders, Anomalia and Godrej Design Lab Fellows 2024, give us their take on this debate. Watch this video to know more about this mushroom and its potential! #GodrejDesignLab #GDLFellowship #Fellows2024

At BrandMatterz, we don't just follow trends—we set them. With Kalika Steel’s Kreate Challenge, we did just that! Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this event challenged over 1,000 architecture and civil engineering students across Maharashtra to create groundbreaking, sustainable real-life models, with the winning team receiving a cash prize of Rs 1 Lac. Our "Catch Them Young" strategy ensured that Kalika Steel emerged as the top-of-mind recall brand for future industry leaders and provided them with hands-on experience in this digital age. This event was a massive milestone for us at BrandMatterz. We headlined the entire event from ideation to execution, along with every minute detail. The large-scale participation was driven by our innovative communication and outreach ideas, effectively engaging students and encouraging them to participate. We brought together an elite panel of industry experts from Maharashtra to judge the event. Participants were tasked with creating innovative solutions focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable materials. Out of the 1,000+ entries, 40 teams were shortlisted to showcase their ideas to these top-tier professionals: Dr. Mahesh Verma, Director, Nanddeep Designers and Valuers Pvt Ltd Er. Dhairyashil Khairepatil, MD, Structus Consultants Pvt Ltd Ar. Kedar Kulkarni, Director, Abhikalpan Architects and Planners Ar. Sumit Kumath, Principal Architect What began as a state-level competition quickly turned into a global sensation, thanks to the organic PR campaign we curated. The buzz we generated took this event worldwide, giving the Kreate Challenge the spotlight it deserved. The event received massive coverage in traditional newspapers and was widely discussed by students and industry professionals across major social media platforms, amplifying its reach and impact. BrandMatterz believes in impact over announcements. We let the results speak for themselves. This was a defining moment for us. We ran the entire show and ensured that the first-of-its-kind event in the steel industry was a smashing success. The result? A game-changing event that not only positioned Kalika Steel as a leader in the steel industry but also showcased BrandMatterz's commitment to brand sustainability, adding Kalika Steel to its roster of green clients along with Kinetic Green and Evogreen. #KreateChallenge #SustainabilityInAction #SteelIndustryInnovation #BrandMatterzSuccessStory #Kreate2024 #SustainableDesignChallenge #UNSDGs #SteelIndustry #ConstructionInnovation #GreenBuilding #SustainableMaterials #EnergyEfficiency #BrandingSustainability #MarketingExcellence #EventMarketing #PRCampaign #BrandAwareness #BrandMatterz #BrandMatterzPune #BrandMatterzAgencyPune #brandingagency #brandreputation Shreyaas Bangad

Time on site is WAY more expensive than time 'on the board'. While it's hard to quantify the exact order of increment ahead of time, repeated experience attests to the fact that your best opportunity to reduce the project construction costs is during the design process. For complex High-performance buildings using prefabricated construction systems, #accuracy & #Buildability are EVERYTHING. So it's always great to get on the tools to ratify design details, but more importantly to confirm fabrication sequencing. We call this #designforprocess (and we also call it having fun). Getting hands-on fabricating our GoGreen Expo stand. April 6th & 7th. #womeninconstruction #DfMA #SIPs #Formance #OSM

#ISOMAT materials are the outstanding feature of the new sustainable building of Kaizen Gaming, one of the fastest-growing GameTech companies in the world! ISOMAT materials were selected for their superior waterproofing properties, high strength and maximum service life and are as follows: 👉𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐗-𝐏𝐔 𝟓𝟎𝟎, the 100% polyurethane liquid-applied waterproofing membrane featuring exceptional mechanical, chemical and thermal resistance properties 👉𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑-𝐏𝐔 𝟏𝟎𝟎, the polyurethane primer specifically designed to ensure strong adhesion of ISOFLEX-PU polyurethane liquid waterproofing membranes to porous substrates 👉𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓-𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂, the highly flexible, polymer-modified, 2-component, waterproofing cement-based slurry, ideal for challenging applications where resistance to expansion/contraction or root penetration are critical considerations 🌱The bioclimatic three-storey building accommodating the headquarters of Kaizen Gaming in Athens has achieved the internationally recognized green building rating system #LEED at the Gold level, aiming to minimize its environmental footprint. Plus, it has earned #WELL Certification, aiming to create working spaces that support enhanced human health and well-being. 🔸Kaizen Campus serves as a true testament to modern architecture, innovation and development of the wider region! #ISOMATprojects #ISOMATPUSYSTEMS #polyurethane #buildingquality

🚀 Exciting News from CIAT Aspiration Group! We are pleased to announce that the CIAT aspirATion Group has undergone a bit of a refresh. This initial aims of this change was to rejuvenate our identity while providing a closer connection with the use of CIAT in the logo. The refreshed design within aspiration will feature yellow, grey, and black - all colours of the existing CIAT brand. However, you'll notice a more pronounced use of yellow, symbolising our energy, optimism, and forward-thinking approach as emerging professionals, this subtle change distinguishes us as aspiration whilst providing a closer connection with the use of CIAT in the logo. The new look not only modernises our presence but also underscores our commitment to innovation and professional growth which is embodied in our new tagline: Nurture, Network, Develop. It's outlines our dedication to fostering the next generation of architectural technologists. Stay tuned for more updates soon! #CIAT #CIATAspiration #ArchitecturalTechnology #BrandRefresh #ProfessionalGrowth #Innovation

Fashion, accessories, building or interior design products, all made from the same biomaterial? Mycelium, of course. In our newest story we speak to mycelium visionary and co-founder of SQIM, Maurizio Montalti, who is persuading the design industry, mass-market manufacturers and investors alike that a material revolution based on #fungi is not only achievable, but scalable and creatively exciting. Find out more about his plans to power up SQIM's two main brands — ephea™️, focused on biofabrication of flexible materials for fashion; and mogu™️, which creates innovative interior and building products. Plus the secrets behind the lab science, and why imperfection and realism are two driving forces for creativity. Words by Farah Shafiq; images courtesy of SQIM and MOGU ⁠ #looms #circularity #sustainabledesign #mycelium #biotechnology #innovation #growingmaterials #fermentation #biofabrication #SQIM #ephea #mogu #epheamycelium #MyceliumUnbound 

Recently, I had the honor of working with Federica De Leva at GBPA Architects on an installation for Medit srl a company transforming ocean plastics into recycled fabric. This idea inspired us to explore the connection between the material’s past life and its present form, leading to our installation titled “A Dance Between Past and Present.” The piece reflects the journey of recycled fabric, once plastic waste floating in the ocean, now transformed into something new. The soft folds of the fabric mimic ocean currents, carrying the memory of its origins as plastic bottles. Through projected images and textures, the installation symbolizes the transformation from discarded material to a graceful symbol of renewal and resilience. This project is a meditation on sustainability, memory, and the cycle of destruction and rebirth, reminding us that even the simplest materials carry echoes of their past into the future. Thanks to Design Week-end for this amazing event! All rights reserved by GBPA Architects #sustainability #sustainabledesign #recycling #recycledmaterials #architecture #design #installation #spatialdesign #installationart

Best of luck! It should invite interest considering the articulation of designer’s perspective and residue engineering highlighting application and use cases of #lowcarbon and #sustainable options in #construction and #interiors of #buildspace

Celebrating the Art of Design and Innovation 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 #WorldArchitectureDay #ArchitectsOfTheWorld #PlastOne #upvcwindow #upvcdoors #upvc #upvcdoorsandwindows #doorsandwindows #windowprofiles #manufacturing #india #upvcprofile #upvcwindowsanddoors #upvchyderabad #upvccoimbatore #construction

ENGINEERED FOR SIMPLICITY It‘s time for a new generation of aluminium façade systems! Closer to the production and assembly of windows and doors, the WICTEC 50 NG transom-transom façade has straight cut profiles and a newly developed  patented connector that enables dry assembly on-site. The WICTEC 50 NG transom-transom façade is ideal for four to five-storey vertical façades that involve uniform and regular dimensions, for less complex and low rise buildings including hospitals, schools and office buildings. Following our path to the circular economy, WICTEC  50 NG transom-transom is made of 75% recycled and 95% recyclable materials and components. #newgeneration #buildfacadesbeyondtomorrow   #buildbeyondtomorrow