In this issue

Anupama Sharma, MD, Gensler Bangalore, gives us an in-depth insight into the design processes and approach adopted by the firm, along with the latest technological trends in the industry.

Engineering and manufacturing companies see increased office leasing in Q1 2021

The engineering and manufacturing sector accounted for the second highest leasing share in the top six Indian cities, after the IT-BPM sector as manufacturing companies bet on India to set up their global in-house centers.

1 min

Net absorption in office market dips 33% at 5.53 million sq ft in Q1 2021

The overall office market in India witnessed a net absorption decrease of 33% in Q1 2021 quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q), with 5.53 million sq ft leased during Jan to March 2021, according to a recent report by JLL India.

1 min

The New Hybrid Workplace

Anupama Sharma, MD, Gensler Bangalore, gives us an in-depth insight into the design processes and approach adopted by the firm, along with the latest technological trends in the industry.

10+ mins

Learnings From The First Wave

Pradeep Lala, MD & CEO, Embassy Services on the five learnings from the last year aiding better preparedness in the second wave

3 mins

Blue is the new green

Adam Smith, the managing director at Polypipe, talks about the impact of sustainable water management

5 mins

Sustainable Design for Retail Spaces

Amit Singhal, director, GPM Architects and Planners, states that while the consumer experience plays a major role in commercial spaces, an integrated design approach that considers the rules of environmental sustainability is equally necessary

3 mins

RETROFITTING PROJECTS: HIGH CAPACITY, LOW CAPABILITIES

The Head of FM and Retrofit Projects at Universal Voltas LLC, Ashok Jha, breaks down the common misconceptions encircling retrofit, fit-out, refurbishments, and retro-commissioning before delving into the pain points such as a lack of experience and expertise that need to be addressed within the MEP and HVAC sectors of the Middle East construction industry

10 mins

AC System Performance

Does the FM industry in particular and end-users in general have realistic expectations from air conditioning equipment?

5 mins

THE CUBE

Two innovators from France have developed a tiny box resembling a Rubik’s cube that can assist facilities managers to monitor a building’s performance

7 mins

REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION - Through Building Optimisation

Louise Collins, the head of Engineering & Energy at JLL, shares her thoughts on fresh air rates, retail usage, lifecycle investments, system diversities, and renewable energy laying the groundwork for a new era of building operations

4 mins

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The definitive guide to successful commercial spaces and facilities management.

Commercial Design is a must-read magazine from ITP Media (India) for all those involved in the design of commercial workspaces and buildings. The monthly title seeks to be a source of ideas and provide interior designers, architects, consultants, facility managers, PMCs, real estate consultants and specifiers informative and up-to-date news, trends and analyses and incisive features and global case studies.

Provocative, eclectic or simply stylish, every aspect of today's cutting-edge workspace and commercial projects is showcased in this contemporary, well-laid-out and design-driven title. From projects and products to productivity and real human issues that ultimately decide the success of a workspace design, Commercial Design revolves around the cosmos of commercial design and helps its readers make well-informed decisions.