# Latticed Brick Architecture KSM Architecture Updates the Vishranthi Office in India By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksm-architecture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ksm-architecture-vishranthi-office-chennai-india-07-14-2014/) & [ksmindia](http://www.ksmindia.com/) KSM Architecture updated the Vishranthi Office located in India with a latticed brick material. Since the temperatures can reach extreme highs in the country, the firm was tasked with coming up with a design that reduced the amount of air conditioning used, while ensuring that natural light could still come into the building. The latticed brick materials help with this challenge of keeping the indoor area cool, while still keeping certain sections open to daylight. The brick is placed in various positions along the front of the building, which strategically help in maintaining a moderate temperature inside. For those who work in the structure, having an acceptable coolness is vital to productivity, otherwise many find it too hard to concentrate on the various tasks at hand. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ksm-architecture-vishranthi-office-chennai-india-07-14-2014/), [ksmindia](http://www.ksmindia.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Latticed Brick Materials:** Using latticed brick materials for temperature regulation and natural light in architecture. - **Energy Efficiency:** Designing buildings that reduce the need for air conditioning and maximize natural light. - **Productivity and Comfort:** Creating environments that promote productivity by providing acceptable coolness and comfort. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Innovative materials and designs for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings. - **Construction:** Implementing architectural designs that focus on temperature regulation and natural light. - **Office Spaces:** Creating work environments that enhance productivity through optimal temperature and natural light. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perforated Brickwork Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-office.md) - [Honeycomb-Inspired Terracotta Walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beehive-system.md) - [Openable Wooden Shutter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house-1.md) - [Natural Light-Based Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-voids.md) - [Stock Brick Arched Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-from-a-stone.md) - [Climate-Responsive Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cielo.md) - [Multigenerational Brick Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-breath-house.md) - [Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carr.md) - [Exposed Concrete Factory Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mallcom-factory.md)