High Paying Ad Networks

Give below are the highest paid Ad Networks
1. Media Net

• Exclusive access to Yahoo
• Largest contextual Ad Networks
• Provides several Ad Styles
• Main Ad style is content Ad.
• Search Targeting
• Provides mobile ads
• Best when compared to Adsense.

2. Adsterra

• Fastest growing premium Ad Network
• For Web and Mobile
• Ads with standard banner, sliders and direct links
• Payments by weekly via major payment systems.

3. Chitika

• 3,50,000 publishers
• Partners include Yahoo, Supermedia etc
• Payments by PayPal with a minimum of $10.

How to convert your blog into an App?

Let me tell some of the ways in which you can convert your blog into an android application In anybrowser, open Appgazer which can be opened in a mobile phone. Create the app within the mobile web interface.

• You can also use this to convert videos into application
• Enter the website (URL) in the command box provided.
• Make sure that you enter the complete URL including whatever is present after .com
• Enter the blog name.
• Make sure that you use unique name. Choose the appropriate icon. Add description 
• Follow the procedures mentioned. It's easy. Download the apk file. 
• You can also preview the app within the webinterface.
• The conversion time is about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Install the app and open it in the mobile phone

Publish it in any platform. ENJOY!

You can also use websites like gonative.io aswell. Its better to adopt a material design as it is mainly adopted in most of the android apps. There are lot of customizable options in this website. Here a link will be sent to your mail from the website team once the app is created. This website allows you to make for both Android and Ios devices.  

Top 5 Mobile Ad Networks

These are some of the best Ad Networks based on expert reviews.

1. Appodeal
2. Moppub
3. Appnext
4. Chartboost
5. Admob
I hope it will give an idea about the best AdNetworks available.Factors that influence the selection include, RPM, CTR, Fillrate, Revenue, Payout, etc. Some of the other notable Ad networks are InMobi, AppFlood, Airpush and Flurry. Please tell us your opinion and your recommendations.

Building Materials

Let's talk about RUBBLE MASONRY

Rubble masonry is adopted when the soil is poor and soft.
Procedure,
1. First, a wide trench is made and the bottom is concreted.
2. In random rubble masonry, uneven and undressed stones of varying sizes are generally preferred for better stability . Rubble masonry is mainly used for the shallow foundation. It can also be extended to a wall. In some cases, it can also be a retaining wall.

The depth of the foundation generally depends on the load-bearing capacity of the soil. Depending upon the nature of soil various other techniques that can improve foundation stability are implemented along with the same. The size commonly taken is  45 cm of width and 100 to 120cm depth with ratio of 1:10 cement mortar or mud mortar
The voids/gaps should be filled with smaller stones for proper bonding and for better stability
The cornerstones must be aligned and packed properly. We need skilled masons in making a good rubble masonry. Unclean rubble masonry is easily identifiable by an expert which can greatly affect the stability of the superstructure. In some places where quarry stones are not easily available then laterite stone can be a substitute. The rubble masonry can also be made with mud mortar


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Archirectural Design - Centre for Paraplegic Rehabilitation - Walkthrough

Centre for Paraplegic Rehabilitation - A Dream for differently Abled

#DesignForAll
#UniversalDesign

We know that there are lot of people living with a wide array of disabilities and chronic health conditions than ever before. This project is to promote the need for universal design which will design products, environments and communication that can be usable by all people.

Illustration for Peace and Universal Design (Central Iconic Structure)
Our thought was to make the central iconic structure to be functional and aesthetically pleasing. It is considered as a the heart of the site connecting all other zones.

We tried to make the shape  resemble the concept of 'unity in diversity' improvised with the tricolor lighting inspired from the national flag showing the integrity of our nation in promoting peace.

The Centre is a dream for the differently-abled persons with the introduction of virtual reality which will create an interface to  interact with anyone in this world.
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#UnitedforPeace
#Sustainability
#InclusiveDesign

An academic research initiative in association with  #IDS Architects #SPArchs.

Credits
Music: Otis McDonald
Maps: Google Earth

Presentation on Sustainable Practices at COSTFORD

Today I'm sharing about what I've learned from COSTFORD as an Architect Intern. 

CDS - Sketch -  Trivandrum - Sketch drawn by my co-trainee (mubu)

Photo captured from CDS - One of the project done by COSTFORD

Image collages showing various projects done at COSTFORD

Sustainable Design Practices at Costford

1.COSTFORD’s role in promoting sustainability

2.Architect Laurie Backer’s approach

3.COSTFORD’s architectural approach

4.Different construction techniques adopted

a)Rubble Masonry

b)Brick Wall

a)What is a brick?

b)Brick Bonds- Flemish Bond, Rat trap bond

c)Brick Jalli

d)Bottle lighting

e)Filler Slab

f)Mud Building

a)Adobe Walls

b)COB Walls

c)Mud Plaster

g)Bamboo beam & bamboo slab

h)Roofing: Casuarina roofing

i)Flooring

5.Hands on - Site Visits

6.On Site Sketches

Centre of Science and Technology For Rural Development- COSTFORD founded in 1985 by architect Laurie Baker, Achuth Menon, former chief minister of kerala, economist Dr. K.N. Raj and social activist R Chandradutt provides technological assistance and social development support for rural and urban development. The firm shows interest in alternative building technologies encouraged by Mr. Laurie Baker.

Costford was registered as non profit voluntary organisation in 1985 and started its construction activities in 1986. Its head office is located in Thrissur and has several offices in kerala, in which Trivandrum office is dedicated to architectural services. 

• Residences for EWS
• Housing colonies
• Social housing
• Small to medium sized buildings
• Institutional buildings
• Small scale infrastructure projects

Costford designs in accordance with user needs with major consideration will be on resource conservation. A set of standards are pragmatically developed at costford for choosing the right design which can cater the user needs. Some of design techniques adopted are exclusive to costford developed by architect Laurie Baker.

COMPONENTS

•FOUNDATION

+ RUBBLE MASONRY

• WALL

+ BRICK

+ ADOBE

+ COB

•OPENINGS

+ JALLIS

+ BOTTLE LIGHTING

•SLAB/BEAM

+ BAMBOO SLAB

+ BAMBOO BEAM

•ROOFING

+ CASURINA

+ FILLER SLAB

•FLOORING

+ RED OXIDE

+ BAMBOO FLOORING

+ VITRIFIED TILES

+ GRANITE

+ TERRACOTTA

Here is a  video presentation on the sustainable practices at COSTFORD. You will get to know an overview of how the designs are being carried out.

Brick Bond

Sustainable Practices at Costford

Transfer files from FB to OneDrive - for a particular region - South India

How to transfer files from FB public post  to OneDrive without downloading.
If a new photo from FB is posted from South India Region (area), then add file from URL to OneDrive