Cost Proficient Construction

The rising cost of construction compels everyone to think for cost efficient technology that provides strong, environment friendly, ecologically appropriate, energy efficient construction. Rat trap bond is one of the ways which are economical, strong and aesthetic. 25% of the total number of bricks and 40% of mortar can be saved by using rat trap bond. It is simple to build and has better insulating properties.

Funicular shells over edge beams provide an attractive alternative to RCC construction for small to medium spans and are cost effective as the required quantity of steel and cement is much less and can be used to avoid costly shuttering. Let’s know more tips about cost proficient techniques.

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Top 11 articles published on GharExpert.com in 2007; Ghar Expert India's Interior Decoration Network

Happy 2008 to all of you!

Thank you all for supporting GharExpert.com by reading, subscribing, commenting and linking. Gharexpert.com now ranks #1 on Google for the term "Ghar Expert" and this is not possible without the tremendous support that you guys have shown for this effort.

For your reading pleasure; here are a list of articles that were published since our launch in Oct 2007; ones we really love.

1. Cook with colors!

The kitchen is considered the heart of a home. Paint your kitchen in perfect colors to make cooking a pleasure.

2. Love thy Bedroom!

Bedroom not only reflects your lifestyle but also displays ample evidence of couple’s love for each other.

3. Apun Ka Style!

Welcome to a world where a table can make you smile, a painting can make you laugh and the ceiling can ignite your dreams!

4. Wood is hot!

With more options than ever before, wooden flooring is new style trend.

5. Add color accents to your living room!

Living room reflects your personality and style; decorate it with deep understanding and enthusiasm.

6. What is Vastu Shastra?

Vastu helpsin maintaining a dynamic balance between form and energy to create harmonious homes and other buildings.

7. Fireproof Home!

Fire is friendly when used with utmost care but it is often destructive when not handled properly.

8. Energy Saving Tips!

It is our obligation to the mother nature and it makes a lot of economic sense too.

9. Why home makers should hire an architect?

Surprisingly, a number of home-owners in India use architect's services just as a rubber stamp to get the required approval! GharExpert.com compiled a list of reasons why a fulltime architect should be hired. Add yours!

10. Kids Room recipe

The world of children is full of fantasy and wonderful dreams and children ned an environment which is colorful and fulfill their innocent ambitions

11. Through rate contractor; guidelines for a better relationship!

Do you want to build a dream home but are worried about the day-to-day construction hassles, a through rate contractor can help.

Now, as we go into 2008, if there are construction, interior decoration, vastu or any other lifestyle topics that you'd like to see addressed in GharExpert.com, please leave a comment and we will work on it promptly. Keep reading http://www.GharExpert.com :)

Any Architect here!

Surprisingly, a number of home-owners in India use architect's services just as a rubber stamp to get the required approval! People some times call architects, ask them to build a couple of sample plans and then send them a message that they don't like the plan and later use those plans anyway.

http://gharexpert.com/Home/Articledetail.aspx?PL=2&ArticleID=1464&Catid=1326&count=1

So we started wondering, why not compile a list of reasons as to why one should hire an architect anyway. A lot of "reads" have been recorded for the article but surprisingly there are not many comments. So is any architect listening here...

Keep reading http://www.gharexpert.com/ :)

Ready for an exciting & promising 2008, GharExpert.com :)

2007 has been a great year for the GharExpert team. Apart from the fact that http://www.GharExpert.com was launched, we were able to get great usability feedback from the engineering students. We have been implementing the feedback in bits and pieces and you guys will see more changes to the website.

We also got a great response to the first phase of 'Design a dream home' competition. Recently the results of the competition were announced and they are available at

http://www.gharexpert.com/Home/Articledetail.aspx?PL=2&ArticleID=1469&Catid=1490&count=1

We closed 2007 on a high note with a team party last night that I will be posting soon. So keep reading http://www.GharExpert.com

Cheers
Gunjan