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Bio-Medical Waste Management in India: Contemporary approaches and way forward
Abstract: The rights of citizens to clean and healthy environment provides the foundation for management of BMW in India. With increasing population and economic development leading to large amount of waste generated it becomes imperative to have an adequate, safe and sustainable management of bio-medical waste (BMW). India was one of the first countries to implement BMW Management rules in 1998 under Environmental Protection Act 1986. But National Green Tribunal states …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Enhancing the Selection Process for Adaptive Reuse
Abstract: Adaptive reuse initiatives aim to enhance the economic, environmental, and social performance of buildings while maximizing the reuse and retention of existing structures and fabrics. The majority of publications in the literature deal with the planning stage, whereas few deal with the pre-project stage and the fewest deal with the implementation stage. More emphasis on thepreparation phase implies that the execution phase will be simpler. A comprehensive adaptive reuse selection …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Analyzing the Necessity for Climate-Responsive Building Methods: A Review
Abstract: Climate-responsive techniques tend to create sustainable and comfortable environments in the built structure. Buildings designed with climate responsiveness are intended to be comfortable, sustainable, and follow their surroundings without disturbing today’s climate. There is a significant increase in demand due to the rise of global warming and carbon -footprint. This paper explores the significance of climate-responsive architectural strategies and their effects on sustainability, energy efficiency, andthe well-being of people. The …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 49–58 Read article
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The Urban Transformation Teachable Moment for Organized Complexity: Profession and Planet in Crisis
Abstract: The wave of US suburban foreclosures that was “Ground Zero” of the worldwide recession of 2008–2009 was a culmination of almost a century of unsustainable planning practices. Those practices are deeply embedded in conventional technology, institutions, and habits of thought. In particular, they are enshrined in “siloed” professions and disciplines that also continue to employ a “siloed” and segregated model of planning and design. The urban scholar Jane Jacobs analyzed …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Parametricism: Serendipity in Architecture
Abstract: “Everything we design is designing us back...” Architect’s design buildings. Planning and implementing change in the world around us is what we do. The archetypal design medium is pencil, eraser and paper. The pencil adds, and eraser subtracts. However, with the advent of modern technology and advances in digital lengths in the architecture industry, new dimensions of architecture are being explored by the contemporary designers. Parametricism as an epochal phenomenon …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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The Influence of Social Capital on Housing Improvement: An Investigation of Sri Lankan Plantation Worker Community
Abstract: Social capital focuses on social networks and human relationships as a vital asset. The bonding social capital represents the effects of the linkages between horizontal or similar layers of social groups. The relationships between the vertical layers of the society are described as the bridging social capital. This article attempts to understand the role of social capital as a generator of housing development. Sri Lankan planation worker community still remains …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–48 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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A Review of PPP mode of Urban Transport in Indian Cities
Abstract: The fast pace of urbanization has fuelled the demand for urban mobility which successively triggered sort of projects in urban transport within the country. However, given their capital intensive nature, large scale, long gestation, multifarious stakeholders, poor investment returns and operational deficits; both implementation and financing of such projects become a challenge. Use of Public Private Partnership format in infrastructure in India is now nearly 20 years old. However, application …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Ability of Nature Based Solutions through Urban Green Space Management in Building Urban Resilience
Abstract: Rapid urbanization has led cities to undergo immense pressure and its potential in providing environmental sustainability is highly limited. In the 20th century, nature-based solution is an emerging concept that integrates ecosystem-based approaches to increase urban resilience and addresses the various societal challenges faced in the urban environment. However, given the wide range of multi-functional ecosystem services and their trade-offs, implementation of nature-based solutions is inherently complex. In this regard, …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Urban agriculture to enhance a city from a sustainability point of view
Abstract: As we all know, 70 percent of rural households still depend primarily on agriculture. The core activity of rural areas is agriculture still now. The proportion of the rural population declined from 72.19% to 68.84%, which in turn tells that population in urban areas is increasing day by day. But the sad truth is, this mass level of the population depends on rural areas for the food source. “Urban agriculture: …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Circular Economy for the Solar Industry
Abstract: The term “circular economy” refers to a model of production and consumption that was first introduced in the late 1990s. This model encourages increasing amounts of reusing, refurbishing, repairing, and recycling. Circular economy (CE) has developed over time and is currently being utilized in a wide variety of fields and countries. Solar panels are being manufactured at an increasing rate, and the percentage of people using solar energy is also …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 55–59 Read article
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Development of Piped Gas Service in São Paulo, Brazil (1900–2000) and its’ Growth in 21st Century through the Hierarchical Analysis of Urban Indicators
Abstract: This paper presents an overview of piped gas in the city of São Paulo (Brazil) since its implementation in 1900 until its expansion in 2000. After this, are worked 27 urban indicators represented by four groups of study: quality of life, urban planning, consumption projection and costs of civil construction. These indicators are applied in a group of 24 districts using the analytic hierarchy process. This methodology intends to show …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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CERTIFICATION AND RATING SYSTEMS OF GREEN BUILDINGS
Abstract: Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better sitting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal — taking into account every aspect of the complete building life cycle. Green Building also refers to Design and construction practices that significantly reduce, or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Sustainable Streetscape Development for Small Communities – A Case study of City of Cullman, Alabama, USA
Abstract: This paper is based on proposal prepared by the author for the city, which was in transition and adopting its new comprehensive plan. The paper emphasizes current trends and interventions of planners for small- to medium-sized communities. The Downtown streetscape project was part of the comprehensive plan 2030 adopted by the City of Cullman, USA in the year 2009. This CompPlan expressed concern that to attract and retain the businesses …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Sustainability in Architecture and Planning: Consumption and Behavior
Abstract: In an era of population growth, increasing economic competition and environmental challenges, planning is essential for the well-being of our communities. This notion of sustainable development has been emerging over the past few decades as a new requirement for urban sectors, that involves conceptual fundamentals and implementations as applied to land-use, transport, infrastructure and planning .It is the process of shaping the three-dimensional spaces in cities, towns and villages which …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Using Building Intelligence as an Aiding Tool for Livelihood during Pandemic Situation COVID-19
Abstract: It has been experienced that Building Intelligence is constantly evolving among ongoing era. Utilization of Building automation system can now emerge as a very useful tool for livelihood during pandemic situations like COVID-19. It can help the user occupants to access, utilize and work from home or their native environment. This will ensure working with minimal physical contact as well as safety from physical transmission of virus infection. Considering that …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Optimization of Project Progress Using 3d Laser Scanning Technique
Abstract: Industrialization and modernization play a major role in construction industry and influence the development of infrastructure in all the related sectors as well. Modern and advanced devices when calibrated with project execution processes, can prove to be a time saving & error free method and also assured quality end result. Quality control and quantity management are the ways to control and measure projects. Analysis of measures provides information that may …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–43 Read article
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Thilafushi a Toxic Bomb: Learning from an Island’s SWM Practice
Abstract: The Republic of Maldives, an archipelago of 26 atolls situated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India is one of the paramount vacation destinations for the tourists. The vast panorama of esteem verdure and vast Indian oceans. Being a major sea destination attracts a large number of seafarings.The inception of tourism and locals in Maldives tend to generate a considerable amount of municipal solid waste, which in due period became …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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New Directions for India’s Architectural Education After NEP 2020
Abstract: The implementation of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 heralds a sea change in the country's educational landscape, one that will be reflected in architectural education. The purpose of this research study is to investigate the primary effects that NEP 2020 will have on architectural education in India and to suggest new paths that can be taken to improve the overall quality, relevance, and inclusiveness of architectural education. The paper …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–28 Read article