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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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Study of Climatic Parameters and Residential Housing Structures in Kota Region
Abstract: In this paper climatic parameters and different types of residential buildings in Kota region have been studied. Survey was conducted to assess the common residential building pattern and energy consumption. The survey was focused on the design strategies like orientation, number and size of window, ventilation, overhangs, wall type and thickness, window to wall ratio, percent open area and energy consumption per annum. From the study it has been found …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 44–60 Read article
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Water – Through the Windows of Indian Traditions
Abstract: Indian Traditions believe that God always play where water exists. Hindu Temples are recommended at river banks, lakes, Sangams, seashores, etc. Kunds, baolis, Sarovars, Kalyanis are meant to be sacred water bodies which in addition to religious beliefs were used for aesthetics, recreational and harvesting purposes. Old structures were the strong support systems during the times when modern infrastructural marvels had no existence and were more efficient in managing the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–20 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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Traditional Housing Settlements in Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Traditional or vernacular architecture practice always respected the local climate, culture and tradition of the community, and most importantly, it is contextual. Various parameters such as geographical location, climatic conditions, occupation, culture and tradition of the society/community decide these principles in a specific setup and make the structures sustainable in all respect. Typology can be described as classification of existing building types and urban forms. These types can differ according …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–11 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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Fordism to Post Fordism in the UK
Abstract: This article presents an overview of Fordism and Post Fordism in the UK and looks at the transition from one period to another. It looks at the roots of Fordism in the mass production techniques used by the Ford motor company in America and its application as a label to describe the political, economic and social characteristics of an era. It is associated with the Keynesian welfare state during the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Transformable Shelter: Response to Multi-Hazard Environment of Uttarakhand
Abstract: Uttarakhand is a disaster-prone zone; it faces multiple hazards throughout the year. Thus, the need of providing shelters to victims of such catastrophes becomes a necessity. This study investigates the type of shelters provided to the victims in such emergency conditions. The scope of study is limited to the case of earthquakes and flash floods. The research would proceed through the examination of the current disaster response plan along with …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Changes in Vernacular Housing in Uttarakhand
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to increase the importance of the vernacular style of architecture in the upper most parts of the Uttarakhand region specially in Raithal and Siror village in Uttarkashi district; the need of vernacular houses is very much required in these parts of region as this area lies in the seismic zone 5 which means it faces a lot of earthquakes and the vernacular is the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–27 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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Community-based tourism as an alternative livelihood in rural coastal areas of Bangladesh: Gabura as a case
Abstract: Tourism, the world’s largest and rapid growing industry of modern business world has emerged as major mode for income in many developing countries. Bangladesh, the county of natural beauty is blessed with endowment of almighty has enormous potential to develop tourism because of its attractive natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The south-western coastal area of Bangladesh, blessed with the world’s largest mangrove forest “Sundarbans” attracts thousands of tourist (domestic …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 33–54 Read article
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A Realist Philosophical Approach for Housing Research: Critical Realism
Abstract: AbstractThe development of housing studies as an academic discipline from its roots in the 1970s has seen research undertaken into a range of phenomena associated with housing, home and society. Different philosophical approaches have been adopted by housing researchers in their studies to help them to carry out their explorations, examinations and investigations. This article presents an analysis of one philosophical approach which can help the housing researcher in their …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–20 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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Study of Environment-Behaviour to Examine Intervention Impact at the Lakefront Landscape and Neighbourhood Residents’ Response at Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Abstract: Professional interventions at the neighbourhood lakefront environments often produce superficially pleasant environment, brushing aside the place perception and place attachment of the neighbourhood residents. This research principally aimed to grasp a holistic apprehension of such an intervention entitled as ‘Dhanmondi lake redevelopment project’, initiated in 1998 by the Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), Bangladesh. An in-depth investigation revealed the gap between the designer’s objective in transforming the waterfront environment and end-user’s …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Historic Gardens – Patterns of Nature and Culture
Abstract: Historically, the way Landscape and the gardens were treated, depended upon the attitude and view of the people towards nature. Landscape and gardens have been viewed and designed differently in the Eastern and Western cultures. Nature can be dominated and controlled and made to serve humans is the view generally attributed to the west. Harmony and co-existence with nature and the action taken not to radically change nature but to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Reducing Operational Energy Consumption in Traditional Buildings through Retrofitting
Abstract: Buildings consume a major chunk of total energy. Operational and Embodied energy are two components through which energy is consumed in a building. For a typical building its operational energy has to be controlled because it is consumed throughout the building’s life. In traditional buildings, energy saving measures were more passive but now days, increasing energy consumption in building requires active measures to be incorporated. Therefore, to prevent buildings from …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 18–27 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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Identification of Ecological Open Spaces of Urban Areas for Smart City Development: A Case of Jabalpur City in Madhya Pradesh in India
Abstract: The birth of a human habitation starts from an idea of shelter in a natural place which satisfies the parameter of food, water and security. These centers in course of time expand and utilize the neighborhood resources for land, minerals, forests, water from ground and surface water bodies, etc. thereby depleting the original values and in the process ending all vital open spaces which were once the cause of genesis. …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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The Psychological Effect of Landscape Architecture on the Student’s Academic Performance
Abstract: Landscape architecture is the outline of outside open areas, points of interest, and structures to accomplish natural, social-behavioral, or stylish results. When Fredrick Olmsted generated the field of landscape architecture in the late 1800's, he strongly stated that landscape added a significant conception of beauty. Consequently, Architects nowadays often engage elements of greenery in order to enhance the overall design that they've made. Also, latest landscape projects have included social …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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A Study on the Characteristics of Livable Cities: A Concept of Future Cities
Abstract: There is need of massive growth for the sustainability of cities and the maintaining the quality of city life. Massive urbanization can usually focus to social instability; depress the capacity of cities to be economically successful and environmentally sustainable. For increasing the citizens’ well-being, a very new model of sustainability is required, including greater incentives to reduce consumption, save energy, and protect the environment. The concept of future cities should …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–48 Read article