white Lattice screen(Jali)

Modern Revival

In contemporary architecture, the traditional jali concept is being revived as a sustainable design solution to create energy-efficient buildings, with designs adapted to modern materials like concrete, metal, and PVC, although marble remains a premium choice for luxury and traditional contexts. 

Primary Uses

• Ventilation and Cooling: The intricate patterns and small apertures allow air to circulate and increase in velocity as it passes through, which helps to cool buildings naturally (via the Venturi effect) and reduce reliance on air conditioning.

• Sunlight and Glare Control: The screens filter harsh, direct sunlight into diffused light, reducing heat gain and glare while still allowing for natural illumination.

• Privacy and Security: The design allows occupants to see out without being easily seen from the outside, providing a sense of seclusion and security in windows, balconies, and facades.

• Architectural and Decorative Elements: Marble lattice work is prized for its intricate, ornamental beauty, featuring geometric or floral patterns that create a captivating interplay of light and shadow. 

Common Applications

Marble lattice screens are incorporated into various parts of a building: 

• Exterior Facades and Windows: Used as a "second skin" on a building's exterior to manage solar radiation and enhance thermal comfort.

• Interior Partitions: Serve as room dividers, visually demarcating different areas within a home or large space without completely blocking natural light or airflow.

• Railings and Balconies: Offer an elegant, open-work barrier for safety while maintaining a visual connection to the surroundings.

• Religious and Monumental Architecture: Historically and currently used in mosques, temples, tombs (like the Taj Mahal and Humayun's Tomb), and palaces as both a functional and deeply symbolic element, often featuring patterns that represent the infinity of the universe.

• Landscaping: Can be used in gardens and outdoor spaces as decorative fences, trellises for climbing plants, or to conceal unsightly utility areas like pool pumps or trash cans.