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Sustainable Habitat for Urban Living, Gurugram
Abstract: Mining activity is boon and bane for the society. It has maximum % of GDP growth as well as environment exploitation. Humans are famous for their selfish activity; they take as much they can but forget to return it to mother earth. Land and water are major resources on which human life is dependent. Human get their 99% of food from land resource and only 1% from ocean. By destroying …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–23 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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Indigenous to International Urban Insert in Gokarna Town
Abstract: Contrast way of life at Gokarna town—the title itself tells the vibrant culture of the place it holds within. Sensing the place through two characters, author perceives the contrast image that town Gokarna builds. Character one here refers to the local resident which author qualifies as Indigenous/Emigrants, (Brahmin, Hallakki, Ambiga, Agar). Character two represents Migrants/International [short term/long term: Videshis, Yatri’s (Pilgrims), Resort Owners, Indian Tourist (Pravasigaru)]. The vision of both …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–37 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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Analyzing Socio-Economic Impact of Special Economic Zone (Mihan) on Affected Villages
Abstract: Industrialization, urbanisation, and modernization are all linked to socioeconomic growth, and this process of industrialization may result in a shift in land usage from traditional sustainable to contemporary non-sustainable. Land acquisition, resettlement, and rehabilitation in relation to the establishment of economic zones across India are depriving village communities of their source of livelihood, so it is important to focus on them and their various issues and problems. To enlighten the …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–27 Read article
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Inclination of the Urban Design: Case of Kathmandu, Nepal
Abstract: The concept of urban growth is growing rapidly everyday. It has become the motif of today's discussion in the world. This article describes the trend of urbanization in Nepal, one of the most urbanized countries. The focus of this paper is on the inclination of urban design concepts in Kathmandu city with aim of optimizing future growth. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and has a high rate of urbanization. …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 55–61 Read article
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Reviewing Adoptability Potential of Green Building Policies of India
Abstract: Abstract Insignificant (25% of world average) carbon footprint of India has doubled in last 15 years, indicating an alarming future overburdened with the threat of climate change, over-population and intense urbanization. To find a greener and sustainable route for this inevitable trend, this paper scrutinizes the success factors and barriers for the acceptability of national green building grading tool GRIHA. It was analyzed to offer limited tangible benefits to commoners …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Design of Intze Tank Using Computer Aided Software
Abstract: Capacity supplies and overhead tank are utilized to store water, fluid oil, oil based commodities and comparable fluids. Water tanks are design on the basis of peak water demand of the area so using population forecasting for futuristic designs and peak demand of water capacity of these service reservoir is determined. The power examination of the supplies or tanks is about the equivalent independent of the concoction idea of the …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–45 Read article
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Use of Rammed Earth as Building Material
Abstract: Studies says the home of the future will be made using more natural, greener and earth-friendly building options, as people continue to lean towards making more sustainable and ecologically aware lifestyle and consumption choices. This switching of thought process has turned the spotlight to processes and practices from the ancient past, because some of them have been rediscovered to still be as relevant, and sometimes even better, than modern solutions. …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Ranking of neighborhoods in 1 and 2 regions of Tabriz for the construction of a new hospital using the ANP method and GIS
Abstract: Medical centers, especially hospitals, are one of the most important facilities that the residents of any area need. Identifying suitable locations for the construction of the hospital will not only be the best way to meet the needs of residents, but in the future the existence of this hospital will not cause side problems. In this study, to rank the neighborhoods of regions 1 and 2 of Tabriz city from …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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The paradigm shift in design of residential building in post-covid-19 pandemic situation
Abstract: It has been experienced that building design is constantly evolving among the ongoing era, while the world slowly adapting to life in a pandemic. Architecture is being called upon to reshape our spaces. What might the future of design hold in the post-COVID era? Can building science help to reduce the risk of COVID 19 finding the balance between humans and nature? Discussing examples from the past how design has …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Energy Saving Technology and Concepts of Green Building in India
Abstract: The Green Building Assembly is a comparatively new spectacle in the Indian Construction sector. With amassed awareness regarding global warming and environment variation movement for justifiable development is attaining force. National and State Governments have also realized the need for maintainable construction as its economy is developing at the rate of 8 percent annually and people further need to go in for large scale development of Roads & infrastructure. The …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Information Management in Construction Project: Potential of Blockchain Technology
Abstract: It has been well established through research works and experience of construction professionals that smooth, transparent, traceable information flow is absolutely essential for better coordination amongstakeholders in a project. This challenge of information management has been met to a good extent through centralized information systems, tailor made for each organization. However, poor information management and resulting poor coordination still persists in projects. Through extensive literaturereviews as well as detailed discussion …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–37 Read article
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Multifunctional Furniture: A Space Saving Solution for Small Spaces
Abstract: The on-growing world population has led to increased urbanisation and a shift towards smaller apartments due to huge economic gaps between the rich and poor as well as the lack of space to build new buildings, caused by the high population density. In India a major portion of the middle-classpopulation is living in small homes or apartments. Is it getting difficult to adjust in such spaces when the human needs …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 63–71 Read article
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Review Insight on Green Building Architecture for Conservation of Environment
Abstract: Day by day high building structure s leading for the emission of greenhouse gases which depleting ozone layer and effecting the environment very badly. This is a global issue emerging day to day life. Recently National Institute of Building Sciences (USA) mentioned that buildings emitting huge amount of unwanted gases in the environment like CO2, NO, SO2, etc. which are dangerous for the entire environment. This is a very serious …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 34–36 Read article
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Revamping Garli Village Settlement Via Social Incorporation for a Smart Society
Abstract: The Garli village, Kangra district is one of the first villages of India to have “heritage zone” status. The village is the actual homeland of Sood community. They showcased their opulence for by building monuments, villas and bungalows in their local village Garli. The structures in this village have a combine of many architectural styles with Indo-Saracenic as a predominate one. Most of the building in this village represents power …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Energy Conscious Architecture: Demand or Necessity
Abstract: In today’s world there is a growing awareness of the energy use and its crisis thereof, and thus the need to conserve and manage the energy resources in a responsible manner is being increasingly felt by different sectors of the economy. There has been a recent trend of exponential increase in energy pricing, with the result that the hitherto underestimated concept of energy conservation has swiftly assumed great significance and …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Organisational Behaviour, Leadership and Change
Abstract: This paper looks at perceptions and understanding in organisations through three aspects of their behaviour; Change management, Structure, Communication. Three case studies of organisations are used throughout this paper to show practical examples of the points made. These are; Oticon, Amazon, Cordia LLP. Specific points identified within the assignment are: Realism, relativism and perception are part of the processes that explain how the world and knowledge is viewed. Experiences and …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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User Centered Design Approach to Lighting Design of Healthcare Facilities
Abstract: This study focuses on the lighting design of healthcare spaces from users’ perspective. Lighting has functional, emotional, non-visual and biological effects on humans. It enables security, comfort, efficiency and wellbeing. However, generally lighting design of healthcare is not considered on a preferential basis. Within this study by using User Centered Design (UCD) approach, lighting design expectations of healthcare facility are analyzed. Methodology of the study consist of a questionnaire with …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Vernacular Hill Architecture: Sumari, Uttarakhand
Abstract: After the floods on July 2013 in Uttarakhand, the main focus is on sustainable resettlement of flood affected people. In order to propose a comprehensive redevelopment scheme the first step is to comprehend the housing requirements and socio-cultural implications associated to housing. This paper aims to give a better understanding of the prevalent housing tradition in vernacular hill settlement on the basis of a case study. The research examines the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 53–58 Read article