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uPVC or Aluminium — every homebuilder in India asks this question, but nobody gives a straight answer. In Episode 146 of The CODE, we break it down completely with real numbers, real comparisons, and zero bias. uPVC starts at Rs. 500 per sqft. Aluminium goes up to Rs. 1,600 per sqft. But price alone does not decide this. Your climate, your design, and your long-term plan do. In this episode we cov...

Apne ghar ki pipe pe kabhi dhyaan diya? Nahi na — aur yahi ek galti lakhs of Indian homeowners ko 5-10 saal baad ₹40,000 se ₹80,000 ki repair karwati hai. Aaj The CODE pe main seedha bata raha hoon:✅ CPVC aur UPVC mein exactly kya fark hai✅ Geyser line mein kaunsi pipe lagni chahiye (aur kaunsi BILKUL nahi)✅ ISI mark ka sach — aur fake pipes kaise pehchanein✅ Astral, Finolex, Supreme, Prince —...

When you build a house or a building, there are so many people involved — Architect, Client, Contractor, Structural Engineer, MEP Consultant, Vendor, Project Manager… But who is actually responsible for what? In this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast , we break down the complete construction ecosystem and clearly explain the role of every stakeholder involved in a building pr...

EP 143 | Precast Buildings Explained | Modular Construction, Wall Panels & Structural ConnectionsPrecast construction is rapidly changing how buildings are designed and built across the world. But what exactly are precast buildings, and how do they differ from conventional RCC construction? In Episode 143 of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast, Rishabh Aggarwal sits down with Er. Sidd...

From College to Construction Site: The Real Gap in Architecture Education | EP 142 | The CODE Why do many architecture graduates struggle when they enter the real world of construction? In this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast , we explore one of the biggest challenges in the architecture profession: the gap between architectural education and professional practice . Archite...

What does it take to design some of the most thoughtful luxury homes in Delhi today? In Episode 141 of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast , we sit down with Saumya Khanna and Sudhir Ambawata , founders of SSDA Architects , a young architecture studio that is quickly becoming known for designing large luxury residences and farmhouses across Delhi NCR . From 10,000 sq ft villas to 40,000 s...

EP 140 | Architecture Without Signature Style | Love Chaudhary’s Radical Design ThinkingIs having a signature style really necessary to become a successful architect? In this powerful and deeply insightful episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast, we sit down with Love Chaudhary, Founder & Principal Architect of AND Studio, to challenge one of the biggest myths in architecture t...

Do parents and policies really understand what architecture education demands today? In EP 139 – The Ideal Parents and Policies, we move to Part 2 of our deep, five-part series on Design & Architecture Education in India with Abu Talha Farooqi—Associate Professor & Associate Dean at OP Jindal Global University, Jindal School of Art & Architecture. This episode looks beyond the classroo...

What is it really like to be a young architect in India today? In EP 138 of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast , we bring together three young architects at three different stages of their careers —a fresh graduate, a mid-career professional, and someone with a decade of experience—for a fun, honest, and unfiltered conversation about life inside the architecture profession. This episode...

What does it really mean to be an ideal student of architecture or design in India today? In this first part of a five-part series on Design & Architecture Education, I sit down with Prof. Abu Talha Farooqi —Associate Professor, Associate Dean at JSAA, OP Jindal Global University, BEE-certified ECBC Master Trainer, and recipient of the Solar Decathlon India Outstanding Faculty Award. Abu bring...

What does it really take to design a safe high-rise in India? In this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast , Rishabh Aggarwal sits down with Mr. Ajay Gupta , Founder & Principal Consultant at Perceptive Ideas Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd. , one of the country’s most respected structural engineers behind landmark projects such as JW Marriott (Shimla & Sohna), AIIMS Farid...

In EP135 of The CODE , we sit down with Anil Badan , Founder & Principal Architect of Studio B Architects, to unpack a journey that mirrors the evolution of India’s luxury hospitality industry itself— from a first salary of ₹3,000 to designing some of the country’s most prominent 5-star hotels . This episode goes far beyond motivation. It is a technical, insight-driven conversation on how hote...

On a random Sunday, while I was driving by one of our national highways, I noticed people sitting on cots (chaarpaai) in their farms (khet) and having food, smoking a hukkah and talking. I particularly noticed how relaxed and happy they looked. I thought why not recreate that in Cities, perhaps in a farmland, get people together and have a light, happy and informative conversation about my favorit...

In EP133 of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction & Design Podcast , I speak from the student’s side , while Nien Siao , Dean at JS Institute of Design , presents the educator’s reality . We unpack design education in India—why colleges chase toppers, not problem-children, the business of education, colleges driven by money vs intent, real ROI on expensive design degrees, and whether design sch...

India is building the future — but what if the foundation of that future lies in the wisdom of the past? Welcome to Episode 132 of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast , where Rishabh Aggarwal sits down with Shibani Dasgupta Jain , Founder & CEO of Baaya Design , the visionary studio behind some of India’s most iconic airport designs, corporate headquarters, luxury residences, and publ...

EP 131 – Design Explained: The Viral 20x60 Slender House in DelhiWhat if a home built on just 20x60 ft could feel as grand, open, and connected as a villa? In this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast, host Rishabh Aggarwal sits down with Ar. Kapil Aggarwal, Principal Architect at Spaces Architects@KA, to decode the architecture behind the viral “Slender House” — a masterpiece t...

What does it take to design a space that feels like a story ? In this episode of The CODE: Construction. Design. Engineering. , Rishabh Aggarwal sits inside one of Delhi’s most extraordinary interiors — PVR Home, Vasant Kunj — with the visionary behind it, Architect Smriti Raheja Sawhney , Founder of DesignEx . Together, they decode the architecture, materials, and lighting that shaped this luxuri...

EP129 — Doctor Concrete Part 6: The Science of Curing In the final episode of our Doctor Concrete series on The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast , Er. Suneet Gupta — Civil Engineer, Concrete Technologist, and affectionately known as Doctor Concrete — breaks down the most misunderstood and overlooked step in concrete making: Curing. We’ve talked about Batching, Mixing, Transportation, Place...

EP128 — Doctor Concrete Part 5: The Art of Finishing In this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast , we continue our 7-part Doctor Concrete series with Er. Suneet Gupta , Civil Engineer and Concrete Expert — widely known as Doctor Concrete . After exploring Batching, Mixing, Transportation, Placement, and Compaction , we now move to one of the most visually defining and performan...

EP127 — Doctor Concrete Part 4: The Art of CompactionIn this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast, we continue our exclusive 7-part Doctor Concrete series with Er. Suneet Gupta, Civil Engineer and Concrete Expert — known across the industry as Doctor Concrete. After discussing Batching, Mixing, Transportation, and Placement, we now move to the fifth and most crucial step in maki...

EPISODE 126: Are All Indian Hotels Starting to Look the Same? | Ar. Anil Badan on the Future of Hospitality Design From Jammu to Nairobi, from the Himalayan slopes of Gulmarg to the tropical coastlines of Goa — Ar. Anil Badan , Founder and Principal Architect at Studio B Architects , has shaped some of the most iconic hospitality destinations across India and the world. With over 25 years of exper...

Episode 125 — This Couple Designs Homes Together — and Still Talks to Each Other Meet Ar. Vardha Aggarwal and Ar. Chirag Gupta , the creative duo behind Sculpt Design Studio , one of Delhi’s most exciting young design practices redefining contemporary Indian homes. Founded in 2019, their studio is known for crafting meaningful, human-centric spaces that blend emotion, function, and aesthetic ease...

EP124 — Doctor Concrete Part 3: Transportation & Placement of ConcreteIn this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast, we continue our 7-part mini-series with Civil Engineer Suneet Gupta, aka Doctor Concrete — the man who’s simplifying concrete science for everyone from site engineers to homeowners. After covering Batching and Mixing in the previous episodes, Doctor Concrete no...

EP123 – What Nobody Understands About India’s Property Market | With Deben Moza (Knight Frank) In this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast , Rishabh Aggarwal sits down with Deben Moza , a seasoned leader with over two decades of professional experience in architecture, construction/project management, and corporate relocations . Currently with Knight Frank , one of the world’s...

Doctor Concrete Part 2: Mastering the MixIn this second episode with Civil Engineer Suneet Gupta, aka “Doctor Concrete”, we explore the Mixing stage—the step that brings together cement, aggregates, sand, and water into one cohesive blend. Mixing determines the workability, strength, and durability of your concrete. A bad mix can lead to weak structures, cracks, and costly repairs. Doctor Concrete...