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PulsebrandGodrej LOCKSS TransformsHome Décor through DesignInnovationGodrej Locking Systems andSolutions (Godrej LOCKSS),launched its advanced MobileExperience Centre (MEC-3) tohighlight how its design-ledinnovation has been shaping thefuture of the locking solutionsmarket.Godrej LOCKSS has taken the stylequotient of the locking solutions anotch higher by collaborating withone of the finest design maestro inthe country, Dilip Chabria (DC). DCDesign, through this MEC-3, offersan unmatched experience of touchand feel to this exciting array of chiclooking solutions that is designed foran enthralling experience for the keyinfluencers of the market such asarchitects, interior designers andcontractors.DC Design, known for its eye fordetail and acute design senseinfusing life into auto-mobiles, hascollaborated with an esteemedcorporate group to design a wellequippedexperience centreencompassing state-of-the-artpedigree and stylish innovations inthe locking systems category. Ithouses samples of both residentialand commercial products includinglatest line of electronic “smartlocks”, upcoming products, as wellas, a slew of customized locksmanufactured for industry specificapplications. Design-led innovationis a concept of blending designexcellence and functionality intomanufacturing process to offerworld-class products both in termsof design and performanceexcellence. With customer centricitybeing one of the core pillars of itsbusiness, Godrej LOCKSS has beenon the forefront of design-ledinnovation.P3 Architectural Solutions bringsTeam 7 to IndiaP3 Architectural Solutions,onestopshop for architects andbuilders, announced its associationwith Team 7- an Austrian companymanufacturer of natural woodfurniture. P3 Architectural Solutionshas exclusive distribution of Team 7in India which produces healthy,flexible, highly durable roominteriors in contemporary designsfor home, office and publicbuildings in harmony with nature.TEAM 7 natural wood furniture isdesigned and made in Austria usingpure hardwood from sustainablymanaged forests.Oliver Baryel, Export Director, Team7 said, “I’m really happy that wefound the right presence for thepremium brand TEAM 7 with thislocation in the heart of Mumbai. Weare excited on our association withP3 and combining nature, designand technology, we are sure to offerinnovative solutions to ourcustomers.”TEAM 7 has known what makes theoutside just right for more than 30years: the deciduous wood fromsustainable forestry is made intopremium surfaces at the company’sown manufacturing site – sorted byhand and finished exclusively withnatural oil. This retains the naturalliving character and the valuablefeatures of the wood. TEAM 7monitors the entire process from thetree to the finished furniture. Its sawmill in Hungary, natural wood boardmakingfactory in Pram and furniturefactories in Ried and Pram are allpart of the TEAM 7 value-addingchain.Saint-Gobain Launches HousingInnovation ChallengeOn the eve of World EnvironmentDay, Saint-Gobain India,launched the ‘Housing InnovationChallenge’ as part of its historicworldwide 350 year celebrations.The initiative invites innovators andthinkers across to identify problemareas that arise in housing andcome up with their solutions.Saint-Gobain being the globalleader in habitat understands andfacilitates solutions for innovativeand frugal housing – addressingincreasing population density, needfor vertical expansion, while beingenvironment friendly and accessibleacross socio-economic strata.Saint-Gobain believes SustainableHousing and Housing for SmartCities as the route to planned urbangrowth.A dual format competition, theHousing Innovation Challengebrings together professionals andgeneral public. In the professionalspace, architects, designers,planners and engineers are invitedto submit entries on possible areasof intervention in the categories ofSustainable Housing and Housingfor Smart Cities. The competitionalso urges the general public tovoice their problems and contributeto the competition by enlisting anyhousing issues that they may havefaced or are facing. The participatingprofessionals could work on theirentries, basis the concerns raised bythe public or choose to submit theirentries on basis of their own ideas.Entries for the challenge will beinvited from the day of the launch,i.e., from June 4th 2015 tillSeptember 5th. Participants andenthusiasts can submit theirprojects and views online onwww.saintgobain.co.in/housinginnovationchallenge. The best ideas and proposalswill be selected by an eminent jurypanel comprising of Prof. KrishnaraoJaisim , Ar. Brinda Somaya, & Ar.Rahul Kadri who will lead thewinning entries into implementationphase with the help of a team atSaint-Gobain Research India (SGRI).In each category, under theProfessional section, the winner ofthe challenge will be rewarded asum of INR 2,50,000. The first andsecond runners up under each ofthe categories will be rewarded withINR 1,50,000 and INR 1,00,000respectively. In the General section,10 best innovative ideas will beawarded with INR 25,000 each.These awards will be announcedduring October 2015 and presentedduring Saint-Gobain’s 350 yearcelebrations in November 2015apart from the possibility of SGRIworking on implementing their ideasto fruition.Indian Green Building Council(IGBC) is associating with thecompetition as the KnowledgePartner and Smart Cities CouncilIndia is the Supporting Partner.ABB India Launches free@homeABB India launched free@home,the intelligent home automationsystem, at Elasia in Mumbai. Thiseasy-to-install solution bringstogether the controls of lighting,temperature control, blinds andsecurity of the entire household on asingle interface – smart phone, tabletor computer. The plug and playfree@home solution is intuitive andflexible for adaptation by end user.The system can continuously adaptto changing requirements, thusensuring security for the future.Installation of ABB-free@home isconvenient as no investment in newsoftware is required.Home automation - flexible, simpleand secure:ABB-Welcome® can be easily setup. Individual timer programs can beentered in order to control heatingand blinds.Time-savingA central switch at the door of thehouse allows one to turn off all lightsat the touch of a button.SecurityThe ‘presence’ simulation functionactivates lights and shutters atdefined times, acts as deterrent toundesirable entities in residentsabsence.User friendlyNo special software required.Functions and comfort features canbe changed and extended at anytime.014 Architecture Update July 2015