DHA Lahore Is Involved in Various Breakthrough Projects

December 9th, 2011 by admin No comments »

The Defence Housing Authority was established in 1975 and since then it’s striving hard to make life worth living in the locality. The Defence Housing Authority is under direct control of Pakistan Army’s high officials who insure the best services and atmosphere there. Through years, the DHA has expanded to places far and wide by acquiring Lahore Property in bulk from the nearby landlords.

Now the DHA is considered to be the most luxurious and expensive place in Pakistan. The Defence Housing Authority has divided itself into various phases and blocks. Currently the Defence Housing Authority is also involved in various projects, which will further make living in Lahore a worthwhile experience. Following are the glimpse of projects started by the Defence Housing Authority.

DHA Haly Tower:

Global Haly Investments and the Defence Housing Authority have entered into a joint venture to develop a seventeen storey commercial complex. This project will be one of the major advancements in Pakistan Properties as it will be constructed in the heart of the DHA Lahore area. DHA Haly Tower will have four basement levels which will accommodate approximately three hundred cars.

Upper, lower ground, first and second floors will have state of the art shopping malls; rest of the floors will be reserved for high-class offices. This project is under construction and is expected to be completed soon. The DHA Haly Tower will have all kinds of facilities that an international standard shopping malls have.

Five Star Resort Hotel:

The Defence Housing Authority has also planned for a five star resort hotel which will be a real breakthrough in Lahore Real Estate. This project will cost more than a hundred and fifty dollars and will be constructed by top constructors. Second phase is completed and project’s final planning and construction is soon to be started.

Golf Course Housing Scheme:

The Defence Housing Authority has total commitment to its work and is always striving hard to bring utmost results. Another project of the society is the Golf Course Housing Scheme, which will give Pakistani citizens another facility to live in most luxurious homes that cater every need of the elite class. The DHA aims to fulfil all the demands and desires of people waiting to live life in lavishness. To fulfil dreams of people, the DHA has struck a partnership deal with a Malaysian developer with track record of creating luxurious and high quality homes. These two mega brands have come together to construct Pakistan’s first Golf Resort and housing community in the heart of Phase VI of the DHA Lahore. » Read more: DHA Lahore Is Involved in Various Breakthrough Projects

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Church Design Tidbits: Balconies and Landscaping

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In this article, we will be giving some design tidbits for two unrelated, but important, features of your church project: balcony seating and landscaping.

Balcony Seating

When properly designed, balcony seating has some benefits worth considering. Balconies can solve the problem of future expansion as the congregation grows and can enable a church with limited land to expand “up” rather than “out”. In fan-shaped sanctuaries a balcony can increase the seating by almost 50%. A future balcony should be master-planned from the start with the major structure completed during the sanctuary construction. A removable wall can temporarily hide this unfinished space.

Many people assume that a balcony is always an inexpensive and smart way to expand. However, the floor system, structural framing, riser framing, handrails and multiple stairways are an additional expense not incurred when seating on the main level. The primary problem with balcony seating, however, is often not related to construction costs. Many people complain of feeling like spectators when sitting in a balcony, and balconies often do not provide good visibility of, or easy access to, the altar area. Furthermore, it’s simply difficult to see someone’s face beyond about 65 feet. Since the sight-line is downward, balcony handrails and the person in the row ahead often block the view as well. Problems related to the seats under the balcony may include columns, low ceilings and poor sound or lighting.

Some elements of good design include stairs or stadium seating on the sides with easy access to the main floor, two steps per row for added visibility, high-back pews to alleviate the fear of falling forward, glass or narrow rails in the upper half of balcony walls, and large-screen video monitors or projection screens.

Landscaping

While landscaping can add immensely to the value, beauty and comfort of a church site, most architectural firms do not provide detailed landscaping design in their scope of services unless specifically requested by the owner. Many jurisdictions will require a rudimentary landscaping plan consisting of a site plan indicating the location, type and size of new and existing trees and shrubs, areas of sod and mulch, as well as an erosion control plan. It is now common for permit authorities to require landscaping islands in the parking areas based upon the amount of pavement. These islands are usually located at the ends of parking rows. » Read more: Church Design Tidbits: Balconies and Landscaping

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