Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Tip Store Food


The benefits of storing food properly.
1. Save.
By storing food properly, food that we buy will be longer age. Humidity, sunlight, and contamination of other ingredients to make food ingredients easily damaged, the material faster than the expiry date written on the packaging. Vegetables, fruit, and meat, can we enjoy the freshness longer. That way, we will not throw food in vain because it was not worth eating.
2. Ease.
When cooking, of course we want to easily reach whatever we need, ranging from cookware to spices. With a neat storage, we do not have dug into the deepest parts of the closet to find a spice. Kitchen spices will not be confused. A neat storage system also allows us to know where the food ingredients that have been running out of expired, or food supply will be exhausted. Tips when expired, always putting the newest of food in the back.
3. Securing.
Most importantly, good storage will keep us from the risk of food poisoning. The kitchen is often a place of storage of various goods, ranging from food, soap, shampoo, detergents, and insecticides. This storage method is very risky, because the chemicals that can contaminate food.
And also diseases caused by animals are not invited residents kitchen, such as rats, cockroaches, ants and flies.

3 things that must be considered in food storage.
1. Temperature.
Each of these types of foods have different storage temperature requirements vary. Milk should be stored in refrigerator-temperature 1-3 degrees Celsius. Eggs at a temperature of 0.5 - 2 degrees centigrade. Vegetables and fresh fruit at a temperature of 0.5 - 2.5 degrees Celsius. Dry food ingredients, such as rice and flour would be optimal at temperatures 10-22 degrees Celsius. And frozen foods should always be at a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius.
The temperature of the sodium absorption ratio may cause changes in color, shape, taste, smell, and nutrients in food. Microorganisms contained in foodstuffs growth inhibited by cold temperatures. Once in the room temperature, microorganisms will grow, taking nutrients, and produce acids. That's why foods become damaged and unfit for consumption.
2. Humidity.
Excess water content in air (> 60%) can cause various reactions. Tin packaging can cause rusting and leaking cans and their contents destroyed. In his own food material, moisture causing chemical reactions that change the taste of food. While nature humid conditions, mold will grow. Storage areas have less than 15% humidity with adequate air ventilation.
3. Packaging.
To maintain quality, food should be stored in food-grade containers Uncategorized. That is, packaging sodium absorption ratio secrete substances that affect the food and chemicals harmful to health. Generally, manufacturers of labeling and food-grade or not.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Curtain, prevent glare, guard privacy


In order to maintain the privacy and comfort, sometimes a window needs to be "clothing". This is where the window plays an important role to support all the different activities in the room.
Moreover the model of a modern house which is the current trend, also made large windows form with a minimalist model. The existence of a window becomes very important to prevent glare in the daytime or at night to maintain privacy.

There had always been.
Closing the windows had been known for centuries in various human civilizations. Wanderer in the desert for example, using a damp cloth to protect the window in which they shelter. This fabric also serves to lower the room temperature as a function of the modern air conditioner.
Different again with the ancient Egyptians, they have a concept of their own-made window coverings. They make organized grass-stranded so that no one could peek into the house through their window.
On the other hand, the ancient Chinese used bamboo for the same function. Until now, bamboo is still used as window coverings, especially in Asian countries.

Venetian blinds.
Along with the times, modern window coverings which began to appear, one of the most popular are the venetian blinds, which are found in Persia. The merchants carry this type of window coverings to Venice and Paris. Venetian blinds become very well known and used in all types of buildings, to be a lot of background on the many historic paintings.
Until now, venetian blinds are also called horizontal blinds, still widely used and have various technological developments that will be explained further. In Indonesia, we call this the window coverings with curtains or draperies term.
Technological development has not stopped and the shutters are still widespread and more varied, so that we too were served with a variety of options that will beautify the room in the house. The material is also very diverse, ranging from fabric, wood, plastic, until the aluminum.
So many variants of the curtain on the market makes you have a lot of options that best suits the needs at home. Starting from a simple form: long cloth that hung to the upper walls, which conventional fabrics such as curtains, to blinds with a variety of species, namely: horizontal blinds, roller blinds, roman blinds, and vertical blinds.

Venetian blinds are also known as horizontal blinds.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Home Theatre, Yummy movie at home



Peeling a home theater.
Acoustics home theater system different from the music studio and a karaoke room. Music studios prefer the acoustic sound proof and impermeable. Proofed karaoke room acoustics requires more modest, while having a home theater sound proofing properties that rely on acoustics are good, but preferred not impermeable.
There are 2 values acoustics that need attention, namely the value of the insulation and absorbency. To produce a space that really tight, the space must be zero.

Minimalist-style home theater room with carpet finishing on walls and floors.

Impermeable material.
Quality resistant and absorbent material depends on the constituent. These materials are sold in the market, such as mineral fiber acoustic, rock wall, carpet, fabric, and the absorber panel. Gyproc issued three types of gypsum panels are able to muffle the sound, namely: Casoprano, Celotex, and gyprone as a superior product. Although all three have a damping function, the type most recommended Gyptone as damping panel at home theater.
In principle assembly, both the dining and the ceiling must be given material that can withstand the sound in advance, such as the materials mentioned above. For finishing, could use the element of wood, cloth, Oscar material, and so on. One thing that is unique, in addition to being the type of sound absorption gyptone because it has a tissue-like layers, this material can be exposed to replace wood and fabric finishing, because it has aesthetic value.

Golden ratio.
Talk a lot about the elements of proof, absorbency, to finish, maybe the question arises, shapes and sizes are ideal for home theater like what? Actually there is no standard measure of shape, but are easily understood and should be considered for the sake of convenience, both audio or visual are the golden ratio.
Golden Ratio is an ideal ratio between the length, width, and height of a room. Ideal comparison is 8, 5, 3. With this condition you can feel comfortable, both in terms of distance to the screen the eyes and ears to the speakers. There is also a record, home theater equipment should be placed away from the spaces affected by the privacy-enabled sound propagation. If possible, place the equipment near the courtyard outside or basement.

Details soundproofing walls. The sequence is a brick, lightweight steel frame, rockwool, multiplex, gyptone (from Gyproc).

Note also the audio visual devices.
In the space for home theater, what is the heart thing? Audiovisual equipment. This is where the important role that equipment, must be able to vibrate the temptation to pump the blood flow quickly from the heart through veins. In essence, should be able to create an atmosphere like watching at the theater for (+ -) $ 2 for standard, or $ 5 for premium.
Talk audiovisual equipment, in addition to wearing giant screen, can also use the LCD TV or LCD TV LED uproar recently marketed as energy efficient.
It should be noted, too, laying on your home theater speakers. In general there are two types, namely: 5 or 7 point 1 point 1. The former means five speakers plus a subwoofer. The second means 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer. Home theater speakers should be placed facing (front and back of the room), while the subwoofer in the middle of the room.
Although considered technically complicated, but no more precise mathematical calculation of the golden ratio. Comparison of the volume of space with dim space power capabilities should be aligned. The louder the sound from the sound source, then the required space is increasingly tight, which can reach 90% durability of the average loudness, ie the range of 80-120 dB.

Oriental home theater.
Ceiling systems using gypsum panels (gyptone) as a silencer

Creating a family room feel warmer

Color, lighting, the furniture is 3 factors to consider to make the family room look warm.
Family room is a favorite room, gathering place for family members. As a favorite room, the space must be arranged to provide a sense of comfort and fun. According to Ir. Rio Chrisidan, architects and interior designers from the design consultant firm idea, Jakarta, arranging the family room should pay attention to nuance and atmosphere that will be raised. In general, the feel you want in the living room is a warm impression.
With warmth, family room will be seen not as an intermediary space before entering the room or the sitting room only, but could be seen as a space for togetherness and familiarizing members of the family.
To make the room seem warm family always there are some elements that play an active role. Some elements are color, lighting, furniture.

Games color and light.
All the elements that exist in the family room should use colors that fall into the category of warm colors, such as: red, yellow, orange. Brown also brings a warm impression.
Warm colors are also applied to the color of the walls, panels, and interior elements such as rugs and pillows.
Apart from the color, warmth can also be transmitted through the arrangement of lights and light. In general, the arrangement of the lights in the living room can be more flexible. This recall occurred in the family room a variety of activities, ranging from reading, watching television, and converse. All these activities require different lighting.
Lighting arrangement could form the local lighting or task lighting that comes from sitting lamps, floor lamps, decorative lights, and floodlights.
Use all of these lights will make all the warm atmosphere.
Just simply turn on the lights for one activity, another room will feel. Warmth will increase when all the lights using a dimmer. The atmosphere is warm room can be arranged with the intensity of light that is different.

Comfortable chair.
If you decide to choose a chair as a seat cover in the living room, make sure the seats are comfortable. Seats are widely used in the family room is a sofa.
If there is a TV in the living room, put the sofa right in front of the TV. This can be confirmed, that the living room serves as a space to watch TV together. To give a sense of comfort watching, do not put sofas next to the TV.
With a simple arrangement, and pay attention to three of the above factors, look at the family room you've designed. Family room looks warmer so that the activities together with family members will feel comfortable.


Storage is a necessary element in the family room. You can create storage on the wall, so saving space.


Tips.
Do not put a sculpture or artwork in a large size so the room feels "heavy". Balance in size to the size of the existing space.

How to put the TV?
If you have TV's that I want to put a TV family room, put the TV in a cozy corner of the room to see it. Do not place the TV near the window because you will feel uncomfortable with the reflection of the sun's glare on the TV screen. Also adjust the size of the TV with the size of the room so you feel comfortable when watching TV.

With so many kinds of colors that exist in the living room sofa can become a focal point.

Get around the rigidity of design and create the comforts of home with a garden


Not only add to the beauty and coolness, the park can be a solution to get around the stiffness design and create comfort for the home environment.
Hoke house has a double advantage. First, we can have access to the pages of the two sides of the house. Second, the location of the main door can be set as needed.
Like this house. His position was in the corner and has access from the front and left the building. The home environment is pretty solid on the front and left face to face with a neighbor's house. To that end, the homeowner feels the need to bring the fence. In addition to providing territorial boundary, the fence also serves as a protector of privacy for the occupants of the house.
But the presence of the fence often creates the impression of rigid, isolated, and not natural. So, no fence massive presented here, to maintain the interaction between home environment. To disguise the border, park at present on the front page. In addition to providing the beauty of the view, either from outside or from within the home, this park plays an important role for creating a comfortable environment.

Customize your design.
Land that was not too extensive gardens tricked by presenting a practical, not too dense, but still gives freshness thanks to the green. Leaving enough open area in the middle, this area is treated with a natural touch and environmentally friendly. Used as a ground cover of grass, brush and coral printed for circulation path.
In addition to a fresh, neat impression I also preferred here. The species is restricted to not create the impression of less crowded and beautiful.

Circulation path from left home for immediate access to the terrace and main door.

Playing texture.
Not much color games here. The beauty of the game highlighted the park more shades of green, shades of heights, textures and elements of the game that used the park. This creates a simple yet harmonious appearance.
Placement and combination of elements is done by fitting the park. Plants that have a special appeal, focused on a particular point only to further highlight its appeal. The composition of the plant canopy note, in order to make the park more lively. Use a few potted plants create a harmonious style and create a garden does not look monotonous. 

The main door is hidden, not visible from the gate.

Choice of plants.
For the sake of practicality, the character was chosen plants that are not troublesome treatments.
To soften the iron fence, is used shrubs were planted in a row. Given the land that is not too broad, protective plants selected is not too high (less than 6 m). some plants are presented to protect the parks from excessive sunlight. For that, choose plants that have a header wide enough.
In order to save maintenance time, selected plant hardiness. That is, these plants withstand all weather (heat or rain) and remain fertile, though not in intensive care.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Panel Recycling



A variety of products in carton packaging, from milk, until the juices, producing very large volumes of waste.
Packaging used can be processed into a multifunctional building materials.

Separate the layers.
From landfills, Tetra Pak carton packaging collected. Tetra Pak cartons consisted of 75% cardboard, aluminum and 25% polyethylene, separated on the constituent materials.
Layer of cardboard is sent to paper mills, while a layer of aluminum and polyethylene is processed. Mixture of both materials is then destroyed by machines into small pieces and then heated (200-2550 degrees Celsius) and pressed into a sheet panel.
No need for glue to bring together the pieces. This is because the protection of polyethylene (PE) is a type of plastic will melt and become adhesive. It also makes a panel called polyboard and polyroof be strong and supple.
Indeed, aluminum and polyethylene layers on the packaging does not decompose. Precisely because of that, how this material can be fully utilized by other functions, namely as building materials. When the production process, as for the rest of the pieces that can be blended back into a new sheet panels.

Installation is easy.
The panel that produced the company in Indonesia is made up of 2 models. The first is polyboard, a 6-14 mm thick flat panels, which can serve as wall panels, partitions, or ceilings.
The second is called polyroof, a corrugated sheet that serves as a roof. There are two types of waves, big and small. Than asbestos sheets, polyroof has a lighter weight. The comparison, of the same size, asbestos sheets weighing 11 kg, while polyroof only 5-6 kg.
Panels are in pairs by way of screwed or nailed to a wooden or metal frame, just like the installation of asbestos or gypsum. Because the material is flexible, as he nailed not susceptible to rupture. Even this panel can be connected by cement, among others, in relation roof (not edges). If necessary cut, simply use a chainsaw.
The display of polyroof and polyboard panel is colored gray with tiny granules of silvery aluminum layer of epidermis are destroyed. If you want different colors, these panels can be painted. For maximum results, use oil paints.

Changing perceptions.
As a roofing material, the panel recycled cardboard packaging is ideal to use in the tropics. The content of aluminum in it can reflect the heat so as to reduce the heat of 20-40%. In addition, this material can also muffle the sound, so the sound of rain that falls I roof can be reduced.
In a region prone to earthquakes, lightweight material is advantageous because the risk of injury can be reduced. In eastern Belitung (Indonesia) has built homes of fishermen polyboard material. During a fire, non-flammable material that makes the occupants had escaped.
But there are still a tough task to be performed, namely changing the public perception of the material from recycled waste. According to the study, in Brazil was 30-year project from waste-packaging material were developed.



Created finished furniture.
Not only the building materials, polyboard can also be used as raw materials of furniture. Starting from table to kitchen set, made from polyboard. In appearance, polyboard glance looks like granite, thanks to the aluminum grains.

Dress up and Renovaton the mosque in homework


Design ideas.
Areas set aside for the mosque in this house is quite spacious, which measures 3 x 4 m and located in strategic places (not in the corner). Take advantage of the space is as good as possible is a major step that deserves attention. The resulting design should not only have the value of the function, but also full of beauty. In terms of concept, contemporary modern options will be retained to produce a common thread with the interior design of other rooms.
Initial conditions, no design or interesting elements in the room mosque. Only there is a shelf for storing books combined with a prayer tool.

Areas of the wall which together with the entrance into the mosque demolished and removed. The interface is also changed. The goal made the mosque as a beautifying element in the display space. To keep the private properties, design elements presented in the form of gates and the elevation of the floor of the mosque about 15 cm.

Books and storage devices are put in a prayer closet in the back entrance. The shelves are visible from inside the mosque, but not visible from outside the mosque.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Aquascape, Landscape in the water.



The new trend of the landscape architect, created the garden at the aquarium.
Who is the king in the water? Ornamental fish? Sure. But not to aquascape. In the aquascape, fish is not the main occupants are deliberately held. Existence it is only a complement in miniature the life of the water. So who is the holder of the ornate throne-like aquarium this?

Experiments landscape architect.
The main occupants are aquascape garden. Why the park? Since the beginning of the aquascape come from the landscape architects are experimenting with designing the park at the aquarium. Well, from there the term aquascape, the actual meaning is a plant. For that aquascape effacing as ornamental fish aquarium.
Many landscape architects who cultivate this hobby and his work expresses a variety of exciting mini-garden design. Similar to the real park but similar model or miniature, equipped hills, trails, and parks. Although small in size, these plants are plants that produce lots of oxygen to live for the small fish in it.
Inevitably, aquascape has become a new hobby of ornamental fish enthusiasts. But the hobby aquascpe understand it takes some skills. Among them: patience, knowledge of water chemistry, how to plant life, patience, and artistry.

Takashi amano is a aquascaper.
Speaking of the soul of art, nature or Japanese style which was introduced in 1990 by Takashi amano (landscape photographers) designers, aquarist (at Nature Aquarium World), sparked interest in the aquarium lovers. Therefore he was regarded as the most influential aquascaper in the world.
Combination aquascape amano seen on Japanese gardening techniques that try to mimic the natural landscape with an asymmetrical arrangement of relatively few species of plants, rocks, driftwood and dead. This style is very interesting, especially the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-Sabi which creates mortality and minimalist, and iwagumi governing the placement of stones.
Besides the flow amano (Japanese style), there is also a jungle (American style) and garden (Dutch / European style). The third treatment, requiring special expertise, as described earlier, including the right filtration system, so that the condition of water, plants, and fish remain healthy. For 1 m2 aquascape, you have to spend +- 5 million.

Aquascape Japanese style, which portrayed Akashi amano. The atmosphere in the water like a stone mountain in Japan.

Aquascape can be used as a substitute for conventional non-structural walls in the house and built by a built-in.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Classical Elegance

The established man prefer the taste that looks magnificent and luxurious in accordance with its establishment. Taste tends to a timeless classic style and timeless. Expensive is no longer a meaningful than a timeless quality and condition. Classic elegant style fits perfectly with their established lifestyle. Which tend to be heavy classical, semi classical and lighter, impresses something expensive and classy. If you are enthusiasts of classic styles, there is some inspiration that bias imitated.

Classic design on the foot bathtub as a beautiful accent.

Semi-classical in the impressive dining room is classy space.

Classic elegant style in the bedroom

Classic design in a luxury and elegant mirrors.

Aesthetics floor pattern

Mosaic can be one of the floor forming a unique pattern.

Aesthetics of a space can be created by making the floor pattern. The pattern is formed by utilizing a variation of motifs and colors of floor covering or use as an element of beauty mosaic floor. This type of floor covering various biases such as vinyl, parquet, homogenus, ceramics, and others.

Designing patterns.
To create an attractive atmosphere of space, it takes the right design pattern. The pattern is created as a guide in selecting materials, motifs and color of floor coverings. We can utilize the free services of a consultant or consultants interior floor coverings manufacturers to specify design patterns as desired. The pattern is based on the concept of interior who want to appear. Supporting elements such as furniture and accessory space also affects the design patterns. Paramount in designing a pattern, a combination of materials, motifs and colors must express the unity of space, resulting in a space that is not only attractive but also aesthetically.



The pattern is formed by utilizing a variation of motifs and colors of floor covering or use as an element of beauty mosaic floor.

The pattern is based on the concept of interior who want to appear. Supporting elements such as furniture and accessory space also affects the design patterns.

Mosaic model.
Usually, manufacturers provide a variety of floor coverings floor design for easy mosaic. Mosaic was created as a separate product that can be combined with other materials. The existence of mosaic floors can bring a different atmosphere. Because with this material, pattern floor design so it looks unique and appealing. Mosaics can be created using various materials such as ceramic, tile, glass, metals, and others.
Mosaic on the floor is generally used in the foyer area, voids, and other spaces that are spacious. Sometimes also used as a distinguishing space or beautify the space. Mosaic made with various motifs and colors, depending on the expertise of producers creating this material. Mosaics are used only in certain parts, the remaining area is usually still use the same material or depending on the needs of consumers.
After determining the design and choice of floor coverings, combined with furniture and accessories. This is to reinforce the concept of the interior as a whole, thus the concept of space becomes more aesthetically pleasing look.

The combination of floor covering can also form an interesting pattern by combining two different colors.

Combine shapes the pattern of the floor with room furniture to make it look more unified.

The pattern is based on the concept of interior who want to appear. Supporting elements such as furniture and accessory space also affects the design patterns.
The combination of floor covering can also form an interesting pattern by combining two different colors.
Combine shapes the pattern of the floor with room furniture to make it look more unified.

Infinity edge swimming pool.

View of sea and mountains add to the impression of a dramatic infinity edge swimming pool.
 
Difference in elevation ponds with native soil surface result in a state such as the end of the waterfall.

The horizon line with a boundary in the form of a pool of water flow.

Enchantment of the pool "without limits".
Swimming pool with a limit of seems invisible is called infinity edge, negative edge, or zero edge swimming pool. Those terms to describe the state of the pool with water overflowing at the edges, thus providing unlimited visual effects such as the edge of a waterfall. This pool is usually applied in the existing location with nature like the sea and mountains. The horizon line will be created through the limits of this pool of water, as water flows directly touching and Kea lam. 
The best location.
Swimming was first applied in France, the usual we meet at the resort or residential with a view of nature. Without limit its effect will be more dramatic if applied in places adjacent to the sea, hills, cliffs, and places a strong element of nature. Altitude locations such as cliffs or hills will also be a great impact on the effects of its infinity edge.


Water flows into the tank and then filtered and pumped back into the pond.


Differences and system configuration.
Structurally and form, infinity edge swimming pool with a pool different from usual. There is a dam or a water tub to contain the spill by the pool. Typically, the outer wall of the pool water or the dam wall of the lower 15-20 mm from the surface of the pool water, so water can spill. Water spills are accommodated in a tub that is on the edge of it will be pumped back into the pond.
There are two water circulation systems at the infinity edge swimming pool. The first, the system applied for pool use only. The water in the tank will be filtered and returned to the pool pump. Secondly, the system is nearly equal to conventional swimming pools. Water in the tank is pumped directly back into the pool without screening in advance.

Cost more expensive.
Designing an infinity edge pool is indeed costly compared to regular pool. The cost of the more expensive it originates from the manufacture of tank water in the pool, water-proofing on the dam wall and the tank, the pump's high-capacity filters and autofill electronic sensors in the tank. Structurally can also cost more because it also had to adjust to the geological conditions in place that will be built a swimming pool. But the infinity-edge visual effects of his dramatic can pay it all, especially if the location of our shelter in the form of a beautiful natural panorama.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Optimization of natural light in the house

The use of furniture was the glass material can reduce dark spots in the house.


The sun is a source of natural resources supporting human survival. In addition to vitamin D, sunlight also able to kill fungi and bacteria that exist in the room. Distribution of sunlight must be in accordance with space requirements. If the quality of space with an ideal amount of light is not reached, the condition of the space will make us feel at home. Eg low-light room will create a gloomy atmosphere that will affect our mood. There are many ways to utilize and maximize natural light I in the house. Either by means of simple to complex.

Various media channel of light.
The entry of sunlight into the home can be through various media, such as windows, glass doors, skylights, glass block, wall overlay (rooster) and so on. Options are determined based on space requirements. If you want to go through the air, you should use a medium that has a cavity or can be opened, such as a window and the rooster, while the function for which only transmits light, can use glass block, skylights, and windows permanently.



Roster with the installation of an interesting technique to maximize the light in the room.


Reflection of light.
Mirror not only serves as a medium of reflection to primp. Besides being able to give a broad impression on the chamber, the mirror can also be doubled two things, namely the view and light. If there are objects or interesting angle in space, the mirror will be doubled. Use a mirror with a wide surface area. Some objects that can be applied to the mirror, the wall panels, cabinets and tables.



Minimize the object and the dark space.
Some point in our house sometimes to death and darkness. That's because the spread of sunlight blocked by objects such as furniture. If you do not want to increase the intensity of natural light in space, we can make it appear brighter. Try to apply glass fiber materials for some furniture, for example, sets of dining table in the dining room. The sunlight will penetrate to the floor and dark areas will be minimized.
The use of dark material also affects the distribution of sunlight, including the use of dark colors to paint the walls. No need to be replaced if we have furniture like sofas antique with a dark color. We can change the color cover with a cloth or skin color is lighter. We can also apply the cotton and linen fabrics with bright colors instead of velvet, brocade or chenille with dark colors.

Cement board, Adding aesthetic outer wall

Cladding Applications - it looks inside

Face like a wall outside the building. Just like our face, the face of the building is designed as attractive, so beautiful to look at and steal the attention of the viewer. Forms, motifs and colors are designed in such a manner as desired. In the market, there are various materials that can be used as a cladding applications (cover) the outside wall. One of them, cement board. Strong, heat resistant and rain can be formed and cut to desired size, the excess cement board. Easy installation, no need to change the structure of the existing building. Color it was very easy because the surface preparation of cement can be painted according to taste. In the following pages, we describe a variety of cladding applications, advantages and ways of installation. Hopefully be an inspiration for you.

Cladding Applications - it looks outside.




Cladding Applications - finishing.

Cladding applications (super panel 9 ml) - store and office, Padang, Indonesia.

Colorful Design Outer Walls (cladding).
Design of building facade or cladding (outer wall) can be done without having to change the existing structure. Simply use the framework and cement board, in the form of artistic design and paint it with the right color choice. The result, the building facade or cladding looks more attractive and appealing.

Cladding applications (super panel 9 ml) - Office of the GRC board, Jakarta.







Cladding Applications.
Generally the cladding material utilizing aluminum composite panel that price is quite high. However, the available colors are limited, making it difficult for consumers creativity in designing. It could also be a conventional way, ie using a mortar. It's just that this method is quite difficult and takes a relatively long Waku. That requires a modern material is practical, fast, efficient and affordable price.
Application of cladding is used as a cover and outer wall variations, thus adding an aesthetic without changing the initial structure of the building. To creating it takes the right materials, namely cement board. This material is extremely strong and impact resistant. Cement board using cement-based material with fiberglass reinforcement fibers, so it has a high density and characteristics. This material is also resistant to extreme weather, either rain or heat.
Applications with cement board cladding can be formed according to design needs. When changes in design and shape of a sudden, cement board has the flexibility and easy to cut to their needs. This is certainly easier to work more quickly and efficiently.

Cladding applications (super panel 9 ml) - CERIA Hotel, Jambi.




Cladding applications (super panel 9 ml) - Nine ball, Pekanbaru, Indonesia.







Cladding applications (super panel 9 ml) digital printing finishing - Inul Vista, Medan.



The advantages of cement board.
There are many advantages gained by using cement board. Besides the material is made from quality materials, these materials provide accurate and quick solutions in designing the cladding. This material can also be cut to dimension. The thickness of the outer wall or cladding material varies, ranging from the 9:12 and 15 mm, with a size of 1220 x 2440 mm (size plywood). Usually the thickness of the commonly used 9 and 12 mm with dimensions 1220 x 2440 mm.
The advantages to using cement board cladding is situated on a high density level. This also led to a strong panel characteristics, impact resistant and extreme weather.
Another advantage of material, could be fire resistant, mildew resistant, termite resistant, its easy maintenance, can be painted directly without using the plamir.

How To Install.
Mechanical installation of cement board for cladding or building facades are very practical and does not take a long time. Here are the steps in the execution of the cladding by using cement board.
1. Find the area of fields and the midpoint of that will be applied as a cement board cladding.
2. Start the installation frame, hollow, elbow, and others according to the weight of the panel. Distance of order of about 610 x 1220 mm or 610 x 610 mm.
3. Use a 9 mm thick cement board and the dimensions of 1220 x 2440 mm. ensure a strong and sturdy frame before being installed.
4. Installation of cement board in order starting from the middle point has been determined. Give a gap of about 10 mm for placement back up rod and sealant type of polyurethane (PU) as a liaison between the cement board.
5. Replace the screw type drill self tapping screw wings (a special installation of cement board) who have wings at the ends to facilitate overshunk against the panel. The aim is to strengthen the field of cement board and sink the screw so I could compounded and do not appear on the surface. Screws installed with a minimum distance of 50 mm from the point of cement board and 15 mm from the cement board.
6. Perform final finishing after panels installed perfectly into facade cladding or by using paint. Can use all types of paint and color and design according to the desired taste.

Tips On Choosing:
1. High priority when choosing the material covering the outside walls of buildings.
2. Choose a strong and resistant to impact, heat and rain.
3. In order to fulfill the design as you wish, choose materials that can be cut to desired size.
4. Reasonably priced, quick and easy work to save energy and time planned.
5. Cement board surface can be painted easily with the color you want, without having to using plamir.
6. Do not hesitate to pour creative ideas on the cement board as cladding applications.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Aie Angek Cottage, View Of Paradise


An inn with a refreshing natural charm present in Nagari Aie Angek, Sub X Koto Tanahdatar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The distance is about 80 km from the international airport in the desert Minangkabau, Indonesia. Aie Angek cottages present as right choice to stay and feel at home culturally Minang culture Fadli Zon.

Flanked by three mountains.
The atmosphere and fresh mountain are felt while in this cottage. The atmosphere of unspoiled nature, sometimes shrouded in thick fog that makes the air around it was very cold. Aie Angek flanked three mountain cottage that is Singgalang, Merapi and Tandikat. Beautiful view and fresh air into this cottage more value. It lies at 1.100 meters above sea level making the existing natural view can be enjoyed perfectly.

Outdoor area which is located near a fish pond with a view toward the mountains.
The concept of modern interior with a local concept, that's the culture that made settlement houses the lobby area of the inn.
Building Design.
Adopting a modern building with a touch of local Minang, making Aie Angek cottages blend with nature. The architect, Syaiful Hadi exploit the use of local glass and accessories to be a memorable hallmark. Consisting of 22 bedrooms with swimming pool, meeting rooms, educational. Minang culture, natural scenery, and others. Aie Angek Cottage not only provide lodging to enjoy the natural atmosphere of the mountains, guests can also feel the touch of culture in the home culture Fadli Zon, such as: paintings, artifacts plow the fields, stone axes, paintings, artifacts buffalo head and so on.
Likewise, the interior remains as forward elements of local distinctive character cottage. There are many local accessories such as songket, the use of furniture, flooring and other natural stone.

One meeting room with limited capacity. A variety of art objects on display in this area.


One bedroom is in Aie Angek Cottage with a standard type.

Fadli Zon's Culture House.
Occupying an area of 6.500 m2, Aie Angek Cottage consists of several buildings which have different functions. Upon entering we immediately encounter complex cottage house Taufiq Ismail poetry (Poets Indonesia). A house used as a living monument by the poet. Various activities such as writing poetry, teaching literature, discussions, galleries and others are often conducted here. Located right in front of the house there is accommodation for literary poetry. The house is only for writers who stay for several weeks. Fadli Zon offers two bedrooms for the writers to stay, to produce work and created an activity. Which ever comes Culture House Fadli Zon, among others: Ahmad Tohari, Zamawi Imron, Ajip Rosidi, and Siti Zainun (Malaysia).
The next building with the glass into the home of cultural domination Fadli Zon. This building also functioned as a lobby and dining area cottage guests staying. There are various meeting rooms and meeting facilities that can accommodate about 250 people. Local order so obvious, such as paintings of political figures and historical origin Minang listed on one wall, such as: Hatta, Syahrir, M. Yamin, Rasuna Said, Anwar, and so on. Fadli Zon goal is to provide something different to every guest. Although they could stay only, Fadli Zon want to give a touch and knowledge of the Minang culture, so that guests can get a lot of insight about the area Minang. Will also be held a variety of regional cultures, such as: Saluang, literary and cultural discussion.

Fadli Zon Home Culture, making the new icon of Western Sumatra.

Poetry Home of Taufik Ismail, one of the literary activities for students and teachers.

Two room suite overlooking the pool.
Aie Angek Cottage, presenting a refreshing natural atmosphere when we are outside or inside the room.

Interior And Exterior Detail

Tree roots. The uniqueness of the roots of trees greet guests at the front of the Culture House area.

Figure paintings. One wall was decorated with historical and political figures from Minang.

Home culture. Shape modern building with a local touch to the roof.

Songket fabric. Accessories songket wall with hooks around the stairwell.

Wall Accessory. Various accessories are local nuances in the Culture House.

Wood cabinets. Purchased from Elly Kasim, singer from Minang.