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Architectural Juggernaut: Decoding the Marvel
Abstract: The study's goal is to utilise natural systems, structures, and procedures to create long-term answers to social challenges. The Renaissance incorporated anthropometry into architecture, elevating man's social standing. A variety of variables influence these trends, including technical improvements, environmental concerns, cultural and sociological shifts, and changing client and user needs. These evolutions resulted in the terms "sustainable architecture" and "biomimicry," which essentially means "to imitate living things." It is a …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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Potential of Urban Agriculture to Enhance Architecture and Lifestyle in Indian Context
Abstract: Since the dawn of humankind, there has been a need for food and shelter. As a result, human life and behaviors as a whole have evolved. But, in recent decades the world has seen tremendous growth in terms of population and usage of resources. The rapid and haphazard urbanization has caused a major loss in parts of rural agricultural lands to build urban infrastructure. India, being the world's largest population …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting in Urban Areas of India
Abstract: Water is very important for survival of every human being. India is blessed with adequate rainfall. It is estimated that rainwater captured from 1-2 percent of India’s land can provide water to 950 million persons at 100 liters per person per day. With the development and growth of urban population, the paved area and roof area is also increasing and this situation is ideal for implementing rainwater harvesting techniques. This …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–21 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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Reframing Social Housing in England
Abstract: This paper looks at how social housing in the England has come under scrutiny from the government over the last year following the tragic fire that took place in 2017 at the Grenfell tower block in Kensington, London, which resulted in over 70 deaths and it asks why the government has used this episode to reframe the debate about social housing. It looks at the legal framework regarding fire safety …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Community Resilience and Adaptability on Built Environment: A Study with reference to post-tsunami resettlement at Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Abstract: This study investigates the community resilience with reference to a tsunami resettlement at Ambalangoda in Sri Lanka. The theoretical framework used in the research is based on the “Adaptive Cycle of Resilience” developed by Holling and Gunderson. This cycle consists of four different phases; exploitation, conservation, release and reorganization. Any social system which is adapting to the changing external conditions would go through these stages of the cycle. The study …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–36 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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Social Housing: Corporate Management Approaches in the UK
Abstract: The social housing sector in Britain has undergone significant change over the last four decades since 1980. Under the economic and political ideology of Neoliberalism, the introduction of market forces into the arena of public service provision has resulted in the evolution of a competitive operational environment for Social Housing Providers (SHPs). These organizations have to operate as businesses and meet the challenges of functioning as independent firms that are …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 45–48 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Building Materials—A Comparative Study of GRIHA Materials for Composite Climate
Abstract: The study compares thermal comfort values of stationary shop Sprint at DIT University, Dehradun, in composite climate for traditional construction, furnished and with GRIHA certified materials with ideal comfort conditions. Design Builder v4.5 will be used for simulation of 3 materials, namely, traditional RCC roof with brickwork and plaster, modular materials AAC and Gypsum drywall, and rat-trap brickwork equivalent to GRIHA certified porous walling blocks, for Dehradun (composite climate). Obtained …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Inclusive city development for ageing Indian population: Gap analysis and way forward
Abstract: Ageing is a term that has finally caught the attention of policy makers and development agencies. However, ageing (especially policies that investigate the welfare of this segment of the population in India) has been highly stereotyped. Policies in India treat ageing as only a matter of providing for health care and financial help. The concept of active ageing and including elderly population as active participants of the society is still …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 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
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Revitalization of Tambirabarani Riverfront, Tirunelveli
Abstract: Rivers play an important role in human civilization. In Indian countries, rivers were considered as sacred and it holds the Historic and heritage significance of the place. But in the current scenario, due to the growth of the city and rapid urbanization, the river was exploited to pollution. River Tamirabarani is known for its regional and cultural importance, hence the need to revive the dying river is found significant. Hence …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 44–55 Read article
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ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS AND THEIR COST OF PREVENTION AND CONSEQUENCES IN HSE
Abstract: Construction sector is amongst the most hazardous sector in terms of health and safety of the workers and employees. Construction sites are prone to accidents from very low to catastrophic severity impacts. Construction sector is amongst the most hazardous sector in terms of health and safety of the workers and employees. Construction sites are prone to accidents from very low to catastrophic severity impacts. Any accident on site has significant …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 32–46 Read article
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Parking Management in Urban Areas: A Case Study of Vadodara City
Abstract: The Indian cities are developing and spreading rapidly. The parking issue has become a major planning problem in urban areas of major cities because of rapid economical and vehicle population growth. It is stated that population growth and increasing living standards of people are responsible for the risein the city’s vehicular population. Affordable prices and subsidized parking fees are leading people to refer private vehicle over public transit as their …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 45–53 Read article
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An assessment of Behavioural Pattern for a Housing Society keeping view of the Public Perception and Psychology of Urban Open Space
Abstract: In our ancient architectural texts, the dwelling for the public is perceived as a solution to the issues arising from culture. Social structures are integrated into the system by specifying prototypes for different sections of society. The connection between housing and social structure has been borrowed from Durkheim’s who discusses social space, social life and social groups to address inclusiveness and the well-being housing ecosystem. Space is created for human …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Landscape Design to Control Climatic and Energy Conservation Changes
Abstract: Structures expend critical expansive measure of vitality for cooling, warming, ventilation and lighting in structures to make alluring warm solace conditions. Expanding utilization of vitality has prompted to natural contamination bringing about an unnatural weather change and ozone layer exhaustion and hence having environmental change. Henceforth to lessen the discharge of nursery gasses, brought about by fossil energizes to control the operational vitality necessity of the structures has empowered the …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Indoor Environment in Architecture: A Study
Abstract: Human beings spend the majority of our day inside a built structure, be it our house, our office or any other form of recreational building. Thus, the kind of environment inside these buildings matter a lot in ensuring our overall health and comfort and its importance cannot be undermined. In this research, it will be discussed that how the environment inside any building is important and how optimum indoor environment …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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A Review on Methods of Classification and Delineation of Riparian Zones
Abstract: Riparian ecosystems are effective systems between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and show the conversional zone between two adjacent ecosystems with well-describe vegetation and soil characteristics. They are vital elements of watersheds, primarily due to their protection of surface and ground water quality from impacts related to human land use. The vegetated buffers are complicated ecosystems that gives food and habitat for individual plant and animal species, and are crucial to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–41 Read article
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Bridging Between City and the River: Case of Tawi Riverfront, Jammu City
Abstract: City space purposes actively to influence socio-cultural methods, identities and, indeed, the ways in which the city itself is represented. In the city, a space could transform to be as place, through human experience of a space which can be instinctive, bodily and immediate. Rivers had vision in motion as a way to show active processes in its flowing slowly, which are simply restrained in time and the life of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–34 Read article
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Canal Front Regeneration as Sustainable Approach: Bist Doab Canal
Abstract: People are drawn to water. Human interaction with water is prime feature that calls for canal front development. People have a strong desire to feel it, reach it; and thus it becomes very important that approach to water should be given, public space production along the canal shore should be primary purpose. The impact of public spaces on a canalfront can be seen in particular area’s development in economy, people’s …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 35–44 Read article