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Rethinking Conservation
Abstract: The study primarily focuses on the importance of heritage conservation as a process parallel with the overall development of a region and the formation of identity of the host community, who otherwise remain indifferent to it. It accounts for the role of general public along with various organizations as a key stakeholder in the heritage conservation projects. Light has been thrown on how public awareness programmes and incentives for persuasion …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Smart and Self-sufficient Villages as Backbone to Development: A Case of Indian Heritage Architecture
Abstract: Fast pace of urban development supported by high rate of migration is a threat to sustainability of villages for developing countries like India that is primarily based on agriculture. On one hand, pressure on urban system is increasing multifold and on the other hand, villages are in a dying state of condition. Limited economic opportunities, lack of infrastructure facilities, inefficient performance of central or state level beneficiary provisions and insensitive …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–57 Read article
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Conserve the Heritage, Conserve the Culture
Abstract: The aim of the paper is to tell about the importance of heritage and culture of particular place. The broad concept which include cultural, traditional as well as the natural environment is called “heritage”. The collective memory of each area related to heritage is different and unique. The historic value, culture, tradition, architectural elements, principle of design in all the areas, cities are disappearing very fast due to neglect and …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Probing into heritage conservation in Puducherry
Abstract: Out of natural and cultural heritage identified by UNESCO, cultural heritage remains of more context/importance to architects. Worldwide, many architects have contributed to restoration/conservation of architects. This article deals with contribution by one of such architect from Puducherry, Late Ajit Koujalgi. Article describes 9 of his outstanding works. It is more through images and therefore article also needs to be taken more as a visual delight. India has rich architectural …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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The Study of Urban Commercial Streets
Abstract: Street plays an important role in a city. It has diverse activities and gives a character to the whole city. Even in recent times, streets are an important and major part representing the identity of cities which also shape as public open space in the city. People hang on these streets for functional, social, and leisure activities, for playing, meeting, communication with other people; and sometimes for relaxation making it …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Data Driven Methodology for a Democratic Future of Historic Religious Contexts
Abstract: Our current society is heavily fueled by digital culture, due to which urban practice and their manifestations have transformed themselves into entities that simultaneously change states of pause and action. This is evident in most modern practices such as commerce, medicine, law, performing/applied arts, etc. Although, the most interesting observation is to see old human practices being added upon or replaced with digital culture, of which religion and its related …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 39–52 Read article
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Adaptive Reuse: Healing Abandoned Heritage Monuments Back to Its Former Glory
Abstract: Heritage building adaptive reuse is a complicated procedure that tries to retain the significance of architectural heritage while adapting them for modern usage and converting them to the future. Identification of process phases and design development are the two objectives of this research. Although the model is a 'concept,' it will need to be met in reality, it is believed that following it will benefit in the preservation and conservation …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Sustainable Technology and Architecture for Mud House Building
Abstract: Mud is a liquid or semi-liquid mixture of water and a combination of different kinds of soil (loam, silt, and clay). It usually forms after rainfall or near water sources over time to form sedimentary rock such as shale or mudstone generally called Lutites. There are several major attractions associated with earth buildings such as cost saving, self-satisfaction, aesthetics, eco-friendly, human health, etc. Earth buildings are of two types: Adobe …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Design of Optimal Water Distribution Using WaterGEMS
Abstract: Water supply network are exorbitant framework planned with a goal of limiting the general expense while fulfilling the water need prerequisites in the adequate amount, quality and at acceptable pressing factor for example discovering a particularly ideal mathematical format which conveys known requests from source to all individual customers for an extensive stretch. In this paper plan of water supply network properly thinking about improvement notwithstanding the expense minimization, least …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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ACHEIVING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM THROUGH NATURE INSPIRED BUILT FORMS
Abstract: In Architecture, It is apparent that every design has a concept, idea and a source of inspiration behind it. Whenever we start to design a building we take inspirations from some objects, principles or phenomena which we have observed and experienced around us. Most of the object that inspires us are naturally occurring elements which has stood the test of time and has evolvedfor thousands of years to achieve its …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 50–59 Read article
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MULTI-PROJECT SCHEDULING OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WITH CONSTRAINED RESOURCES
Abstract: A company's portfolio in the construction industry includes a variety of projects, many of which are being executed at the same time. In such situations the performance of one project may have a positive or negative impact on the other. This research paper is an attempt to identify the challenges faced in a multi-project environment to propose multi-project scheduling approach, for the purpose of which a systematic review of the …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Reinvigorating the Ipseity of Historic Town: Savanur, Karnataka Student’s Perspective Resilient Urban Morphology
Abstract: Urban insert is not simply a passive reaction to change. Kevin lynch defines the expression of sensing the place through five factors that contributes towards making of a city. The exercise of documenting first expressions of a town from people point of view which not initiated into lynch theories would be a good assertion of whether and how the theory holds good for traditional Indian towns. This study focuses on …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 43–63 Read article
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‘Art and Culture’- The Canvas of A Smart City
Abstract: ‘Art and Culture’ are very important for the development of any nation. Culture and Creativity/ Art manifest themselves in almost all economic, social and other activities. A country as diverse as India is symbolized by the plurality of its culture. India has one of the world’s largest collections of songs, music, dance, theatre, folk traditions, performing arts, rites and rituals, paintings and writings that are known, as the ‘Intangible Cultural …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Urbanisation and its Effects on Water Bodies- A Case of Cooum River, Chennai
Abstract: Since the primitive era, the mankind has been attracted to watercourses, mainly because they provide drinking water and food. The natural landscape has been influenced by gradual economic, politics and social changes of humans constantly occurring in the world. Industrial Revolution has the biggest influence of all, which changed the ideology of nations towards the nature. Rapid urbanization and migration of population into the urban centers started to transform its …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–45 Read article
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Floating Architecture – An Improved Way of Living
Abstract: Due to climatic changes, dearth of usable land, abundant water quota of the Earth surface, and rising income of the people, floating building is emerging as a strong and attractive alternate to the inland housing system. The intention of this research is to share some reference ideas for new building projects in and around water bodies through review of various projects. A new paradigm of architecture is outlined as a …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Digital Sketching as a Graphic Language: A Powerful Communication Tool
Abstract: The basic of the graphical language are the illustrations which is followed from the ancient times like in prehistoric Mesopotamia and Egyptian civilization the drawing was carved on the wall and on clay tablet which may be used for circulating the use full information or for need of documentation. If we compare with past the techniques are less and so the graphics medium was also limited but today there are …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Energy Audit Procedures
Abstract: Energy audit is the process to identify the wastage of energy without affecting productivity. Consequently, this energy audit prove to be an asset for energy saving and determination of payback period. There is different procedures involved in calculating the energy consumed by different appliances, which are categorized as preliminary audit and detailed audit. Through this paper, various methodologies of energy audit have been discussed and the result of energy auditing …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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An Overview of Region-Based Architecture: Case of Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: India is a vast country with rich and glorious regional background which adds the necessary essence to our modern lives, faiths, and approach. The history of our nation has witnessed a blend of cultures and influences of regional variations via different dynasty controls portrayed in its architectural evolution. Indian Civilization is known and defined by the magnificence of its architectural legacy but the sorry state of affair is that it …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Role of Social Capital in Place Making—Pre-capitalist Spaces and Spaces in Capitalism
Abstract: The argument in this essay is driven by the sole idea of looking at places not just through their physical attributes but the process of their making vis-a-vis the forces that shape them and through the settings in which they flourish (or not). As such, space and place are read as two different entities whereby a place is a space with an assigned activity, space being the blank that cannot …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Streets as Natural Public Spaces: A Study of Abbas Tayabji Road, Vadodara
Abstract: A Street is a fundamental unit of urban space through which people experience a city. Streets shape the form and comfort of urban communities. Hence, it is very important to study the phenomenon of the natural public spaces. The streets are the best examples of the natural public spaces and play multiple roles to everyday human life. The study attempts to obtain the various factors and elements of built environment …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 48–60 Read article