Sliding Wall by Welter Wall - C-Wall moving partition - removing traditional bounds of architecture

The ultimate in futuristic simplicity, the Sliding Wall by Welter Wall features mechanisms that allow it to close with a breathtakingly smooth sliding motion. No hinges or knobs are necessary; the moving wall is shaped like a C, and so fits around the adjacent wall seamlessly, concealing its inner workings from view. The sliding wall will provide relief to those who dislike the traditional bounds of architecture. Rather than interrupt the wall which defines the space of the room, a moving partition can carry on the idea of the material used for the wall. It need not be rectangular either the sliding wall can realise almost any free form. In addition, any material can be used to create the ideal look for your space. Allow

the C-wall by Welter Wall to set your imagination in motion.

The idea was to use structural steel for columns and beams. These can be fabricated on site and erected at one go. The slabs could then be cast at fast speed there by getting the structure in place in record 3 months time. The internal walls are to be erected using Gyp Board partitions, which are not only fast to erect but also give us enormous flexibility to run engineering services between the two partitions. These walls are easier to dismantle as well. Flooring would be vinyl, for fast laying, and an entire floor can be done in a day, plus you enjoy ease of future maintenance and replacement. The cost of these dry wall partitions is also not very high as compared to the conventional brick masonary wall, which have the challenges of wet construction, wherein it takes more time to erect these walls. Besides, you need to chase them to run the electrical conduits and any other services. Dry wall partitions are lightweight and hence also become easier to implement in brown field projects where we are working in existing

hospitals where structural load is an issue. The incremental cost of making walls using dry partitions can be offset to a large extent by quicker commissioning of the facility and early earnings. Walls can similarly be coated with wallpaper (saving the cost and time of a tedious painting process. There are electrical bed head panel boards available now which have the flexibility of increasing and decreasing number of plug in sockets for equipment usage. We have used many of these in setting up a 23 bed ICU in South Mumbai in 100 days iflat, nclusive of demolition and structural repair time, as the building was more than 50 years old! DESIGN COMBINE KUMAR GROUP STHAPATI PRASHANT N ASSOCIATES ANATHA SHRAMI AAKRITI N PRAKRITI

1. a. In addition to the speed of construction, I suppose this construction will also have other benefits such as better temperature control, ease of hanging things/fixtures etc. In the US most homes are constructed this way and for a homeowner its so much simpler to work on the dry wall rather than on Concrete. It was so simple for me to put up my LCD TV on the wall. b. However, I am not sure if the effect of weather on this material has been well researched. They have such homes in Florida as well which has similar temperature to India so the temperature itself may not be an issue. However, I would like to see the effect of

humidity + temperature on the dry walls and if that necessitates more maintenance.

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Aerocon Sandwich panels are more than just plain sheets. They are offered as a total system with a tongue and groove joining system along with accessories like pre-designed steel channels. These panels slide in and rest snugly at the base, and you have a ready-made system for easy and rapid assembly they are capable of taking normal to hard knocks and pressure in their stride. : Aerocon panels resist moisture from seeping in either from the atmosphere or even from accidental spills. They are also dimensionally stable and warp-free, a definite plus for longevity. are not susceptible to attack by termites or rodents. Aerocon partitions, therefore, stay clean and intact for a long, long time.