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Reading Time: 2 minutes Happy employees are more productive, studies have shown so clever employers are making the necessary changes to office designs to create an environment where the staff is content and morale remains high. Once upon a time, offices were unimaginably bland with gray painted walls and oppressive cube farms. Before staff dragged themselves into work and their mood plummeted throughout the course of the day, naturally, this caused a crisis in motivation levels. In contrast, modern companies care about their employees’ wellbeing and the spaces they have to work in. Innovation and worker productivity are important to Epic Systems, the United States based tech company. Certainly, their campus in Verona, Wisconsin seeks to excite their staff with an Indiana Jones tunnel, a New York Stock Exchange model, and a NYC subway car replica in place. Attracting top talent required more than just offering a good salary, in essence, employees now expect…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Like many city dwellers, if the only outdoor space you have to customize is a balcony, designing a funky and practical outdoor space can seem like a huge challenge. However, with a few tips from House.com.mm, you can transform your little outdoor space into a haven! Think about the usage of the balcony Balconies are great spaces for dining. Perhaps you are the sort of person who enjoys an al fresco breakfast, or even the sort of person who likes to be al fresco all the time. Maybe you will be entertaining guests on your balcony. If so, how many seats will you need to accommodate people? Is your balcony only a place for spending relaxation time or will you want to work out on the balcony? If you are keen to bring your laptop outside, you’ll need to think about shady spots to avoid glare on your screen. Making…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Right now, there is a revolution happening in green finance. After the financial crisis of 2008, foreign governments introduced policy changes that sought to improve the efficiency and resilience of their financial systems. Along with that, the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change have paved the way for a global shift in perspective on climate change. The movement is gathering momentum spurred on by innovation and leadership in an attempt to combine sustainable development and an efficient financial system. Progress has been achieved in different countries both in the developing world and in the major economic powerhouses, at multiple levels and involving diverse sectors of which real estate is at the forefront. The need to address these global concerns and hasten an integrated response has never been higher. 6.5 million premature deaths are caused each year by air pollution linked to…

Reading Time: 3 minutes We’ve has seen some luxurious properties over the years ranging from beach side villas in Bali to penthouses in Manila, but the top ten most expensive houses in the world are in a different league altogether. Their combined value is a staggering $7.6 billion; that’s 38,000 houses costing $200,000 each or you could take a round trip to the moon 15,906 times. You could even solve world hunger, if just for three months. So without further ado here are the world’s most lavish houses in order of their value. One Hyde Park Penthouse-London- $137m This is the kind of home that you could imagine a bond villain living in. Inside there is a wine-tasting facility and a secret passage that leads to one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants ‘Dinner by Heston Blumenthal’. Costing more than $7,400 per square foot you can expect the highest level of security; bullet proof…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Chattogram – The port city, is one of the most lucrative assets not only in terms of economic importance, but also because it attracts a lot of tourists. It is the second largest city of Bangladesh. The whole Chattogram division consists of a large amount of rural areas, a golden sandy beach that is against a backdrop of clear blue sky, a series of green hills and several islands. Numerous shrines, monasteries, temples, colorful markets, delicious local food, amicable local people and a chain of mighty mountains make this city gorgeous. If we make an overall rough comparison of the cost of living between Dhaka and Chattogram , it is about 10% cheaper than the capital. However, the city has developed a unique lifestyle. It’s considered one of the most beautiful and fascinating corners of the country. DEVELOPMENTS In the past few years Chattogram showed a promising growth. This city…

Reading Time: 3 minutes The fourth industrial revolution is upon us, and data and technology are what’s driving it. Innovation continues to be the catalyst for change in all industries in the world of business. Real estate is no exception. The market and its drivers are more mobile, and more connected than ever before. Businesses can operate anywhere now. Use of various technologies, some of which are real estate exclusive, have been heavily disrupting the real estate industry recently. These are some of the technologies that revitalized the real estate scene in 2017. Artificial Intelligence One of the most impactful technology breakthroughs we have seen in 2017 was the monumental rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI will shake up construction, taking up mundane tasks that are labor intensive, especially with regard to design. Use of AI in Building Information Modelling will bring a paradigm shift to the industry as it will be used to…

Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s a reason why certain premises are marked as monumental. Some buildings have even century-long history. As new structures replaces the old, it’s important to keep track of the ones that are culturally significant. With so many landmarks, it’s hard to choose the best ones in terms of architectural splendor. Here’s a few that made it into our list of famous buildings in Dhaka. National Parliament House of Bangladesh Standing on approximately 200 acres of land, the parliament house is one of the biggest in the world. Located at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka, the construction started in 1961 and the year of completion was 1982. Louis Kahn was the architect of the project. Unfortunately, when the projection was approximately three-quarters completed, he passed away. Later on, the project was carried out by David Wisdom. Also known as Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban, this structure was given the title of one of the…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Whether you’re thinking of relocating to a new neighborhood or planning to start a family, one of the vital things you think of is providing quality education to your children. When we are thinking of moving to a new place, we think of living close to the best educational institutes, or nearby our workplaces. With the increase of population and that along with educational institutions, it’s tough to choose what’s best for your children. So, to make it easier for you, below is a list of top English Medium schools in Dhaka that will cater to your children’s needs like no other schools.  International School Dhaka – Bashundhara R/A ISD is known as one of the best schools of Dhaka that was established back in 1999. ISD is a co-educational International Baccalaureate World School. The school is highly diversified, having over 70 international teachers and administrators from 20 different nationalities.…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Having a proper family home is a top priority for many. Owning a home gives a sense of satisfaction and security unlike any. Therefore, many would invest their life’s savings to ensure a quality house. While the majority of people look for ready apartments in Dhaka, some would rather take the matter into their own hands and construct a home. Taking charge of the construction means you get to design the building your own way. While it may sound great, lack of knowledge in this field may have drastic results. Hence, here are a few things to know about building construction that you should know of. Type of Materials All core building materials have multiple variations. For instance, there are 3 types of bricks, 2 types of sand, 12 types of stone chips; just in our country. Based on need and affordability, different materials are used for different types of…

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you take every room in the apartment and individually asses their essences, you’ll find all of them hold separate meanings to you. The bedroom, for example, is your inner-sanctum where you can totally be yourself; and the living room is where you keep a more formal tone. Similarly, the bathroom in your home is where you wind down; refresh yourself after a day of work and activities. It is the ‘de-stress’ zone of your home. Letting go of worries and stress also becomes much easier when you are cooling off in a beautiful shower. As someone who’s passionate about showers and bathrooms, let me guide you to some beautiful and inspiring modern shower designs that are perfect for a stylish bathroom. Frameless Shower Let’s begin with a shower style that is most common; the enclosed frameless shower. Don’t let the word ‘common’ fool you into thinking that a frameless…