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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
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Feasibility study of adaptive reuse of old buildings
Abstract: The majority of structures are intended to meet the needs of current uses; they are rarely designed toaccommodate future needs. Furthermore, the majority of the buildings that will be required in thenext 25 years have already been built by this time. The question is whether they can be modified toaccommodate changing needs. The expenses incurred while developing a new structure is high and itwill be impossible that existing stock will …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 10–31 Read article
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Earthquake relief shelters: A Review of Impact and design strategies on affected communities.
Abstract: A lot of earthquakes occurred worldwide, but people are unaware of how to cope with them. Finding an appropriate emergency shelter location for disaster victims is one of the most crucial factors in disaster response. This research paper aims to review the impact of earthquake disasters on communities, infrastructure, and the environment. Four assessment criteria—optimization objective, decision variable, technique, and victim identification—were discovered through preliminary literature analysis. To fulfill the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Vertical Landscaping – A Tool for Sustainable Tall Buildings in Tropical Climates
Abstract: With rapid urbanization there has been an ever increasing demand for office and housing space in cities, resulting in taller building typologies. The large concentration of development in urban centers causes an imbalance to the ecology of the place as it replaces vast quantities of natural reserve and vegetation. In recent decades, this has triggered many environmental issues, the city has become more aware and urban planners are willing to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Forest and Landscape Restoration: A Review
Abstract: On the word of a global assessment of restoration potential, it is estimated that there are more than two billion hectares of deforested and degraded land around the world. In these degraded land, there is vast opportunities for the restoration. Restoring forests and forest landscapes is an important step in regaining the health and functionality of these ecosystems. Forest landscape restoration (FLR) system is an underway step of restoring ecological …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Significance of Cultural Landscaping: How Tangible Cultural Aspects Defines Our Legacy
Abstract: The goal of the current paper is to express significance of cultural landscapes though the regional identity of a place. How these landscapes which are cultural in nature become the legacy for a particular community. Indian history is rich in such landscapes and with every successor the relationship of man with the landscape evolved. Moreover such cultural resources and wildlife therein are associated with various historical events exhibiting its cultural, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 45–48 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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Cases of Kidnapping in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria: Proffering Architectural and other Security Measures against their Re-occurrences.
Abstract: Kidnapping for ransom is a security challenge in Nigeria. Therefore, it became necessary to conduct a research work with regards to kidnapping in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria because of its importance as the capital of the country. The aim of the research was to overview the cases of kidnapping at residential environments in the FCT, in order to generate architectural and other safety guidelines for reducing their …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Religious Precincts as Community Spaces: A Case Study of Gurudwaras as Places of Worship and Social Gathering
Abstract: Religious precincts play a significant role in providing a sense of community and social interaction. Gurudwaras, the places of worship for Sikhs, are not only sites of religious significance but also serve as community spaces for social gathering and cultural expression. This research paper presents acase study of several Gurudwaras around the world, including the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Gurdwara Sahib of San Jose, Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Water Balance Management in Urban Sector
Abstract: Abstract In India, there is a rapid population growth which is accompanied by migration of people from rural to urban areas. By 2025, one half of India’s population is expected to get shifted to urban centers. In future the population will increase and hence the demand of water will increase. Present water demand of the urban sector is being fulfilled through water intake from nearest River and supplemented by exploration …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Information Processing: Key to Knowledge Building in Architectural Design Studio
Abstract: In the information age, easy information does not allow systematic processing of the data to generate knowledge. The paper is concerned with issue as how to prepare future designers to practice knowledgeably in rapidly transforming professional world. Heightened information sources at fingertips without its authenticity being one of the serious threats. There could be various methods to help students and young minds to gain knowledge through processing information, which can …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 35–50 Read article
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Integration of Master Plan with Economic Policies – A Review with Respect to Special Investment Regions (SIR)
Abstract: In India, urban planning is envisioned and implemented through master plans. The Directorate of Town and Country planning in every state is responsible for preparation of Master plans. Somehow, it has been observed over the years that Master plan has not been able to bear the anticipated fruits as desired which have been associated with reasons like weak data base, financial constraints, lack of resource mobilization, over ambitious plan proposals, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Role of Digital India in Enhancing Transportation Smart and Safe Solutions for Accident Free India
Abstract: Digital India is a programme to prepare India for a knowledge future. The focus of digital India is on making technology central to enabling change. This is Umbrella programme which is covering many departments. Digital India weaves together a large number of ideas and thoughts into a single comprehensive vision so that each of them is seen as part of larger goal. Each individual element like transportation stands on its …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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Slum Rehabilitation: Re-Location or In Situ Rehabilitation
Abstract: In rapid globalizations, today every towns and metropolis are depending more and more on workforce coming from developing countries, smaller cities, villages, rural areas. Worldwide any metropolitan city’s working-class people are coming from neighbor towns, villages. However, cities are not able to provide better life style and sufficient livelihoods to our working-class people who are immigrating from rural to cities. Urban slum and this problem are widely spreading across the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 84–90 Read article
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An Analysis on the Current Perspective of Urban Design
Abstract: We know that urban design is historically played a major role in development of cities. Urban design, as a presently discipline, is relatively new compared to linked disciplines of architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture. The close relation of urban design with these allied disciplines has also been the cause for its unclear nature, and its muddled definition. Accordingly, it is appealed here that a reexamination of the definition, status, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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A Vibrant and Sustainable Town Center Planning by Integrating Multi-functioning Activities at Baze Shilinda, Rajshahi
Abstract: Town center is the city’s central hub combined with flexible multiple use, district of vertical mixed-use buildings that holds retail, commercial, administrative, civic, industrial, recreational and residential uses together which develops social connectivity. Especially for Bangladesh, Rajshahi is a growing city becoming congested due to compact urbanization and needed to be decentralized for sustainable urban growth of the city. The main objective of the study is to develop a sustainable …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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Alang Alang: The Treasure of Bali
Abstract: The state of Architecture in Bali, Indonesia is known for its living vernacular style, making it different from all other places in the Asia. Bali, the island with 83% of Hindu population of Indonesia, reflects and focuses over the simplicity of the shelter and lifestyle connecting the religious and architectural aspect through the local materials. Species of Imperata cylindrica, that is alang- alang and eurich, a continuous growing weed being …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Review on GIS Based Town Planning: Ulwe Region
Abstract: The current study focuses on town planning of Ulwe region which is situated in Navi Mumbai. Ulwe is a prime location with increasing popularity in the recent years and has been a hotspot for investors to make the most out of the ongoing projects and expected rise in property prices. Ulwe region has good characteristics in terms of neighborhood and site resources, so effective planning is required. The region required …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Monitoring Urban Sprawl and Land-Use Change Detection with GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques in Latifabad Town Hyderabad, Pakistan
Abstract: Constant rapid urbanization is associated with the reduction of natural resources and the expansion of irregular and uncontrolled expansion, rapidly increased population, and increasing immigrants towards urban areas. In this paper, land-use change is considered the main component in monitoring urban growth. In the context of land-use change, the study analyzes the gap of sustain infrastructure; led towards the conversion of residential areas into commercial areas and subdivisions of various …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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Blurred lines in Planning Legislations for Regional Planning in India
Abstract: In an era of rapid urbanisation, comprehensive regional development, rather than a focus on a single urban area, is critical for meeting future needs. However, most states lack clarity in their Town and Country Planning legislation about the scope of regional planning and the power of regional planning authorities. This reflects a condition of uncertainty among the state's various planning authorities about their jurisdiction and responsibilities. The paper aims to …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 47–54 Read article