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495 articles for “Urbanization”
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From SimCity to Smart City: The Role of Gamification in Teaching Sustainable Design
Abstract: The integration of sustainability into architectural education is critical to preparing future architects for real-world challenges in urban development. This study explores the potential of gamified learning, specifically through the city-building simulation game SimCity, as an innovative pedagogical tool to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application of sustainable urban planning concepts. SimCity’s game mechanics engage students in real-time decision-making involving resource management, infrastructure planning, and environmental sustainability. …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Solar Cell Powered Sensors for Iot Applications
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most revolutions in a number of industries, where the devices are interconnected to collect, analyze, and act on data in real-time. This network of smart devices is transforming how we live, work, and interact with our environment. The key components of IoT include sensors, communication networks, data processing units, and actuators. Sensors collect real-time data from the environment, which is then …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Biomimicry and Parametrism
Abstract: Abstract: The research paper explores the concepts of biomimicry and parametricism and how they relate to architectural design. While parametricism is a design process that uses computational algorithms to produce complex and adaptive architectural forms, biomimicry is an interdisciplinary approach that draws inspiration from nature's answers to design difficulties. This paper explores the fusion of these two ideas to produce novel and sustainable architecture designs. The study provides an overview …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Planning, Development and Management of Sustainable Cities: A Review
Abstract: Cities are the most affected indicators of human activities on the surface of the earth. These human-dominated things, i.e., cities destroy natural habitats, streamline species composition, upset hydrological systems, and adjust energy flow and nutrient cycling. Today, these significant impacts of human activities, initiated from population increase, rapid urbanization, high private motor vehicle dependency, deregulated industrialization and mass livestock production, are increasing exponentially and causing great deal of environmental, social, …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Framework Platform for Designing Innovations of Smart Cities
Abstract: Abstract Ten percent of the planet population lives within the prime thirty metropolises, and 600 cities accommodate its quarter. Currently, 1/2 the full population lives in cities. The planet is at Associate in Nursing unprecedented level of urbanization. The flight of the speedy urban increase is not simply a noteworthy reality however needs a strict imperative for property development and higher livability. The enlargement of cities faces a range of …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–44 Read article
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Decentralization Strategies for Ludhiana city (Implications for balanced Regional Growth)
Abstract: The goal of the current paper is to evolve certain spatial strategies for the Ludhiana City that include a polycentric system of settlements. Cities all over the world have experienced several hurdles over the years, and these challenges have hurt their development, efficiency, and performance, resulting in aslew of dangerous issues. In recent decades, Ludhiana city has also witnessed unprecedented population growth as well as physical growth. A close understanding …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Solid Waste Management of Beta-1
Abstract: With rapid urbanization, the situation is becoming critical. The urban population has grown fivefold in the last six periods with 285.35 million people living in urban areas as per the 2001 census. Waste is littered all over leading to insanitary living conditions. Municipal laws overriding the urban local bodies do not have adequate provisions to deal effectively with the ever-growing problem of solid waste management. Solid waste management is one …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–33 Read article
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Design and Innovations in Transportation Systems for ‘Make in India’
Abstract: Increasing demand for passenger and freight transport in urban areas is a challenge for governments and transport authorities in India. Energy use, space use, road safety, air quality and noise pollution are a few of the road transport–related issues that Indian cities have to cope with. Every day, our mayors and councillors are concerned about finding solutions to urban transport problems that do not slow down the local economy but …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Green Hubs in Working Spaces: A Case of IndianHabitat Center
Abstract: The rapid urbanization of cities has turned them into high-pressure environments where environmental and social challenges are increased and need innovative design solutions. This paper considers the Indian Habitat Center in New Delhi as a model for biophilic design in working spaces focusing on how architectural and landscape features influence sensory experiences. IHC is integrated with natural light, extensive greenery and water features that provide aesthetic appeal and also help …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM: CASE STUDY OF BALEWADI HIGH STREET SIGNAL
Abstract: Abstract— The increasing demand for efficient traffic management in urban areas is crucial for enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and improving overall mobility. This study focuses on the design and implementation of an intelligent traffic control system at two critical intersections in Pune: Balewadi High Street Bridge and Lt. Baburao Habaji Saykar Chowk. The study identifies key traffic flow issues, including congestion, delay, and poor intersection geometry, and proposes the use …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Mathematical and statistical analysis of operational data from transportation systems that impact the final result of greenhouse gas emissions and other atmospheric pollutants
Abstract: Abstract The main objective of this study is to identify which mathematical and statistical models are used to forecast greenhouse gas emissions and other atmospheric pollutants from transportation systems. The research demonstrates how mathematical and statistical tools are used to identify and anticipate future scenarios from an environmental perspective, thus contributing to better solutions for mitigating increased emissions. The research concludes that mathematical and statistical models can more accurately anticipate …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Smart Parking Systems: Technologies, Challenges, and Future Directions
Abstract: Abstract Smart Parking Systems (SPS) are gaining significant attention as a critical solution to address the growing concerns of urban congestion, inefficient use of parking spaces, and environmental sustainability. This paper presents a comprehensive review of SPS, focusing on the key technologies, challenges, and future directions. We explore the integration of advanced technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and sensor networks in …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Transportation Management: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract: One of the major challenges facing metropolises today is the problem of urban transportation. The lack of strategic planning for urban transport systems, in addition to duplicating joint ventures in community infrastructure, also causes inconsistency between these systems, and may create numerous problems in Connect subsystems to each other. One of the most important concerns of metropolitan management is transportation management, in this regard, the context of sustainable transport development …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Bench-Marking, Sustainability and Governance Aspects of Smart Cities
Abstract: Abstract Smart cities highlight important aspects of sustainability, such as the need for responsible resource management, energy efficiency, and citizen engagement. Smart cities are highly complex and interdependent, since they are built from large, interconnected systems. Studying them would therefore require an approach that works well in complexity. By studying the smart city concept through a Strategic Sustainable Development (SSD) approach, one is able to examine it from a systems …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 45–71 Read article
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Challenges in Implementation of Green Infrastructure in Metropolitan Cities—Case of Ahmedabad
Abstract: The current development issues related to rapid urban expansion and economic growth in India can be rationalized by Green infrastructure planning. Green infrastructure (GI) has been identified as a promising approach to assist cities adapt to global climate change through the supply of multiple ecosystem services. Here, we interrogate key challenges and the barriers for the effective implementation of GI. This research proposal intends to study the current urban issues …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Role of Community Participation in Achieving Equitable and Inclusive Development for Social Sustainability in India
Abstract: Abstract Social sustainability through effective community participation can lead to equitable and inclusive Development in India. The Mid-Term Appraisal of 11th Five Year Plan of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Government of India and the experience of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) has demonstrated the need for adopting a process of change management that will ensure the sustainability of urban transformation. On the same lines, …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Solar Energy: Aid for Sustainability in Building Design
Abstract: The increase in urban population, during last couple of years and the pace of development in science and technology have moved parallel. These two activities have given birth to environmental degradation, and are closely knit together. According to UN, the proportion of world’s population living in urban areas shall be greater than the population of those living in rural areas. It is expected that almost all of the increase in …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–22 Read article
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Evaluation of the Land Supply and Housing Related Provisions in the Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan (DMDP)
Abstract: Absence of satisfactory lodging for Bangladesh's substantial urban populace is clearly a key issue in the majority of the urban areas and optional towns in Bangladesh. The lodging circumstance of Bangladesh is getting progressively intense with the progression of time. In a quickly developing city like Dhaka, lodging comes up as a noteworthy issue. The improvement of lodging and related foundation can't adapt to the development of populace. As a …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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AGRI-TOURISM: AN INVENTIVE WAY TOWARDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL INDIA
Abstract: India is known as “Land of villages”. 65% of people lives in rural area and only 35% people lives in urban area. Rural areas are undeveloped as compared to urban areas. Majority of rural India is engaged into agricultural occupation. But farmers did not get enough benefits from agricultural sector. This is the reason people from rural area migrating towards urban area in search of jobs, income source etc. Because …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Integrating the Rental Housing Market - In Metropolitan zones
Abstract: Since the evolution of the human era, the race has been constantly in search of integrating the necessities of life food, shelter, clothing as they are the principles needed for survival. The shelter evolved from its mother nature and has undergone various social changes that led to both boons and cons through the concepts of revolution and urbanization. The effects of urbanization leading to more migrational populations into urban centres …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–43 Read article