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Trends August 2, 2021

Advantages of Green Parking Lot Technology

Reading Time: 3 minutes One of the primary reasons for the deterioration of our environment is the growing number of vehicles. These vehicles are responsible for the rise of carbon dioxide levels and the aggravate air quality. To minimize this dire strait and the impacts of conventional asphalt parking space, acquiring green parking lot technology is a must. They might appear like a hefty investment; however, it is beneficial to both the environment and the owner. Green parking lot technologies can help develop a sustainable common space, lowering public safety hazards’ probability. Basic requirements for the establishment To establish a green parking lot technology, at least 75% of the space to maintain trees with large shade is essential. Park benches and tables can be arranged throughout the site so pedestrians may enjoy green space in the middle of the community. This sustainable parking lot technology should maintain the measurement of water quality, flow volume,…

Trends July 28, 2021

Hybrid Homes and Benefits of Construction of Hybrid Homes

Reading Time: 4 minutes When something is created from a mixture of two or more unlikely elements mended together to form a unique version, that is usually identified as a hybrid. Similarly, the structural shell of any hybrid home might feature any combinations of unique materials such as timber logs, insulated concrete, synthetic stone or cement boards, etc. There might be different interpretations of the concept of hybrid homes depending on the area of the residence. Since the idea of a hybrid home refers to the best use of different materials to ensure the finest level of adjustment with the relevant environment. As a result, Different persons may have different visions about the concept of a hybrid home depending on the geological environment (i.e., desert, subtropical, snowy area, etc.) of their residence. In the following section of this blog, we’ll discuss the benefits of hybrid homes. Unique design and energy efficiency Most of the…

Pulse July 27, 2021

Jahangirnagar University Campus: A picturesque kingdom of nature

Reading Time: 4 minutes Jahangirnagar University was named after the previous name of Dhaka, i.e., Jahangirnagar. The name pays homage to the Mughal emperor Nur-Ud-din Muhammad Salim aka Jahangir, and the then Subedar of Bengal, Islam Khan of Mughal Bangla. Situated 32 km away from and on the outskirts of Dhaka city, this campus has retained its vintage absolutism with pride and glory. The entire campus is surrounded by freshwater bodies, thousands of birches and shrubs, deciduous as well as evergreen trees, flowers, and fauna, wildlife, migratory birds, butterflies, and so on. The buildings of Jahangirnagar University are fascinating red-bricked architectural sights adding the beautiful infrastructural design in contemplation with nature. The Anatomy of The Maze Jahangirnagar University can appear to be a maze due to its very complex design for visiting this place for the first time. This maze can be elucidated by simplistic cartographic demarcation. Let’s divide the area into 6 major…

Tips July 24, 2021

Things to Keep in Mind While Renting an Apartment

Reading Time: 4 minutes There are things to consider before renting an apartment in order to find the perfect one that fits with your budget as well as lifestyle, whether it’s the first apartment that you are looking for the last one. Before making any concrete decision you should make sure of some vital things that fit your requirements like how the personality of the landlord of your apartment, what you can or can’t do in your apartment, accessibility of the rooftop, demographic condition of the locality around the apartment, etc. Now let’s have a detailed discussion about the overall procedure to help you make a perfect decision. Doing a background check on the landlord Firstly, you need to have a clear idea about how the landlord is as a person. If they have bad ethics or are a bit nosy in nature which is enough to ruin your overall experience of your tenure.…

Trends July 23, 2021

Benefits of Using Thai Aluminum for House Construction

Reading Time: 3 minutes Aluminum alloys have many structural applications in the civil engineering field and modern construction industry. After steel, aluminum is the second most widely used construction material to build commercial buildings and domestic dwellings. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of using Thai aluminum for house construction. Durable and impressive damage withstanding ability Aluminum alloys have excellent damage and harmful UV ray resistance. Also, they can withstand harsh weather resulting in optimal performance and resistance against gradual erosion. As a result, the prolonged and impeccable service makes Thai aluminum for house construction an excellent choice. Low maintenance cost Most of the aluminum construction products come with a treatment of a protective layer. Hence they have built-in durability, which reduces the maintenance cost significantly. Furthermore, through the electrolytic process, oxidization can be enhanced. Such action increases the thickness of the natural oxide layer. As a result, the procedure improves the ability…

Pulse July 15, 2021

Some of the traditional mosques in Dhaka

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the city of mosques, Dhaka, there are many hundred-year-old mosques with history and heritage. These mosques are located in different parts of Dhaka and are known for their unique design and skillful architecture. Among which there are several mosques in old Dhaka. Over time, some have needed to be renovated, while others have lost their centuries-old beauty due to carelessness. However, some new mosques have been added to it. But let’s find out about some of the mosques in Dhaka in today’s blog. Babu Bazar Ghat Mosque, Old Dhaka One of the oldest mosques in the Dhaka district is the Ghat Jame Mosque in the Babu Bazar area. This mosque is also known locally as Amir Uddin Daroga Mosque. The mosque was built in 1840 by a wealthy Daroga named Amir Uddin. He built the mosque at that time with a part of his earned money, along with a…

Pulse July 13, 2021

In search of beaches and lakes in Chittagong

Reading Time: 4 minutes Chittagong is one of the favorite cities for those who want to go for a walk in the middle of nature in search of beaches and lakes in their busy life. This second-largest city in Bangladesh has beautiful beaches, huge hills, lakes, fun food restaurants, museums, and much more! You can come with a great tour of Chittagong city known as a port city in the vastness of the sea to take a break from this busy life with your family or on weekends. The beaches and lakes of Chittagong along with hills and mountains are of great attraction. Just as you can see nature in the alleys of Chittagong, you can also walk in this hilly area. There is the fascinating Fayez Lake, there are beautiful beaches like Patenga, Parki, Guliyakhali, there is Chittagong University, Amusement Park and Museum – and many more other places! But let us get…

Trends July 12, 2021

Different Kinds of Houses: Japan

Reading Time: 4 minutes Japan is a culturally enriched country where the people have long coexisted with nature. With the progression of time, their construction methods have developed further, keeping up with the modern construction methods. Most houses in Japan are built mainly in modern or traditional styles. Traditional houses in Japan are mainly constructed with wood, whereas modern houses are constructed with a western pattern, such as wooden floors supported by steel pillars and concrete walls. Moreover, two main types of residences are predominant in Japan, single-family homes and multiple-unit apartment buildings owned by individuals or corporations. Apartment buildings are getting more and more popular in the urban areas of Japan. Such houses in Japan can be categorized into three main types. Apartment (Apato) Apartments are constructed with wood or steel frame. These types of buildings can be up to two stories tall. Mansions Mansions are more costly buildings with at least three…

Trends June 28, 2021

Types of woods available in Bangladesh

Reading Time: 4 minutes There are roughly 1048 species of trees found in Bangladesh, belonging to 432 genera and 99 families of gymnosperms and angiosperms. Any tree that produces wood of commercial value can be classified as a “Timber tree”. There are two main categories of woods in Bangladesh, softwood and hardwood. Gymnosperms plants (mainly coniferous) are the main source of softwood, and angiosperms plants (mainly dicotyledonous) are the main source of hardwood. Woods have versatile uses and are of vast economic importance to a country. Around 500 species of timber trees grown naturally in the forests and artificially in the homesteads in Bangladesh. Most of these are hardwoods, with few exceptions like vanaspati (Podocarpus neriifolius). Some other timber trees found in Bangladesh are, Babla, Chatim, Boilam, Gurjan, Sundari, Sal, Mahogany, Shimul, etc. These timber trees are used in many sectors like construction, furniture, paper pulp, fuel, aromatics, medicines, rubbers, cosmetics, etc. Different kinds…

Trends June 16, 2021

Solar Panels in Dhaka homes: are they being used properly

Reading Time: 4 minutes Power outages are still a common phenomenon in both city and rural life in Bangladesh. So homeowners of Dhaka city shifted towards using solar panels in Dhaka to find a proper alternative for fulfilling their electricity needs. But to use solar electricity properly, the installment of solar panels is not the end of the story. Proper maintenance is the key factor to utilize the solar panels within their largest scale of usability. Let’s look at some of the possible reasons for the lack of proper usage of solar panels in Dhaka and how it could benefit us upon its proper usage. The solar panel is one of the most sustainable architectural technologies in 2020. Improvement of power supply from the national grid Although most homeowners shifted towards using solar panels in Dhaka as their backup source of electricity, in recent times, the supply of electricity from the power grid has…