International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2021)
Published
Table of contents
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Use of GIS for Determining Water Logging in An Area and Proposing Solution to Eliminate the Problem
Abstract: Urban run-off increments essentially because of expanded impenetrable region and decreased drainage network. Assessment of land use in urban area assumes a fundamental part as input to the estimation of runoff. The hydrological plan standard for water resources planning and management is usually founded on the frequency of occurrence of heavy rainfall events. In the area of Kalyan-Vithalwadi (Maharashtra, India) the life and properties are under the threat of flooding …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Study of Thermal Impact of Vertical Greenery System in High-End Residential Building of India
Abstract: In a developing country like India, the demand for residential units have increased by 29% by July 2021 (according to IBEF); particularly in metropolitan cities, resulting in a scarcity of land resources. Vertical settlement in high-rise structures is being adapted by many cities as a primary solution to this extended density. As a result increase in the urban heat island effect is evident and affecting the thermal comfort of the …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Role of Architecture and Urban Design in Nation Building
Abstract: The study primarily focuses on the importance of establishing the identity of nations such the local inhabitants can relate to it in terms of the historic as well as futuristic aspects attached to it. This is crucial for a global presence of communities across diverse cultures and value systems. Light has been thrown on how architects and urban designers use their expertise in the field to design and develop nations …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Stone Fortification, Landscape, Architectural and Tourism Importance of Ancient India-Tibetan Trade Route Outpost and High Security Detention Camp of Indian Freedom Fighters Buxa Hill Fort, West Bengal, India
Abstract: Buxa Fort was rebuilt in form of a cantonment in 1873. It was initiated by the East India company to safeguard the International route between Bhutan and India. The establishment of the Buxa fort is exactly unknown but it is more than 200 years old. The Ruler of Kamatpur King Sangaldwip had built the Fort using Bamboo and woods. Buxa Fort had been in possession of Koch kings before it …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Guruthara: Inheritance of Indian Martial Arts
Abstract: Martial arts is a product of deep socio-cultural transformation. Its origin story goes backward to the pre-historic times where certain people strengthened their fighting instincts to safe guard there people from potential threat and as we started building settlements during agricultural revolution around 10000 BC, the system of fighting progressed. In Ancient and medieval times in India, Martial arts was a fundamental art to study and practiced by many classes …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–60 Read article