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Framework for Assessment of Carbon Footprint and Reduction Strategies for MSMES: Case of Textile and Garment Industry
Abstract: In India, MSMEs play a vital role in contributing to GDP and overall exports. In the industry sector, 90% contribution is from MSMEs leading to a 45% contribution in employment. So, for proper functioning Govt. formed the Ministry of MSMEs to promote such innovative ideas and establishment.In MSMEs, textile and garment industries are the major contributors with India being the 5th biggest exporter in the world. Being such a large …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 36–48 Read article
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Monitoring Nature of Nairobi City Land Features from Landsat 5 Images Using Index-Based Mapping
Abstract: Urban environments are complex and heterogeneous ecosystems characterized by mixed land use and land cover (LULC). They form important centers of social integration and generation of national wealth. However, urban areas especially in developing countries suffer from poor planning; mismanagement and uncoordination. Evaluation of dynamics driven by LULC changes in these ecosystems is key in management of urban areas. In evaluating urban environments, land use and land cover mapping using …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Liveability Assessment Methodology in Residential Apartments
Abstract: India has witnessed a widespread urbanization. With this the cities are expected to hold 70% of the world’s population by 2050. UN reports (2011) suggest increase in urban migration as a relatively recent phenomenon impacting especially large cities at a rapid pace. This also underlines the concern about the quality of life in such cities wherein apartments are an inevitable option for residential building types. This trend is well established …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Urban Renewal: An Introduction
Abstract: Now a days, people are aware of the importance of historic building, necessity of slum rehabilitation, preplanning the cities and urban areas, redeveloping any abandoned area, and urban renewal covers all the aspect of these heads. In this research, a brief introduction on Urban renewal, the importance and approach with examples will be discussed. “Urban renewal always happens as a symphony of events, and part of the symphony is innovative, …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 34–39 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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Sustainable Habitat for Urban Living of Different Metropolitan Cities: A Case Study
Abstract: Habitat policies area unit government's response in understanding issues, perceived approach towards the remedies, and visualize future development of the society. This ancient capitalist approach usually neglects superior moral dimensions of equality and justice. Capitalist sector usually restricts itself in gross national product growth numbers and find large economic centers like metropolises. Increasing “metropolitanisation” within the globe could be a direct manifestation of this lopsided economic aspiration that has effects …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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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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Urban Planning in Latin America: Myth or Reality
Abstract: Around the beginning of the second half of the twentieth century, it appeared an intellectual movement which considered that disorder in the settlement of territories was due to a lack of organization in decision making and that planning was the instrument needed to strengthen the way to general development. In reference to urban aspects, it was thought that urban planning -understood as “the discipline with the purpose of prevision, guidance …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 53–63 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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Sustainable Urban Planning- Environmental Parameters
Abstract: Environmental parameters are of utmost importance in the policy making relating to urban planning in order to minimise air pollution levels as well as saving energy. The authors have defined certain policy parameters which are required to be infused in to the process of urban planning and design while developing new urban area or expansion of the existing area. Presently most of these parameters are either being neglected or not …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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The Eiffel Tower: Precursor to the 21st C. Public Park
Abstract: As a landscape architect, I am investigating the three-dimensional nature of the Eiffel Tower; as a symbol of Paris, the Tower is both an infrastructural wonder and a three-dimensional public park. It is a landscape of layers and depth: providing framed views of the city on the ground, orienting one from miles away in all directions, elevating one far above the rooftops of Paris, and granting a bird’s eye view …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–16 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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IMPORTANCE OF PLACEMAKING IN THE GROWING TOURISM OF INDIAN CITIES
Abstract: The growing tourism in India has brought out a great deal in the economy, but what has most strikingly influenced these cities are the mixing of communities, social lifestyles, and exchange of ideas and views. An urban space can be called as a by-product of a city created by the one’s residing, and it has a huge impact on tourism centered cities. But what makes the city more interactive? The …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 40–50 Read article
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Beyond the Visuals of Architecture
Abstract: When experiencing a space, all the five senses play an important role. The five senses include vision, olfaction, touch, auditory, and taste. It is an architect’s job to be able to present all these elements in the user’s experience of a space, to be able to enhance the “feel” of the building in the most appropriate fashion. It is known that ‘architecture is a journey and not a destination’ Even …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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Contribution of Impervious Surfaces to Urban Heat Island in Pune
Abstract: Urbanization has brought about several undesirable environmental changes. Pune has witnessed rapid growth and deep urban transformation processes, especially in the last three decades. With urban heat island being one of the prominent effects of urbanization it is necessary to study its effects.When city has a significantly higher temperature than an adjacent rural area, this is known as Urban Heat Island. Urban and less developed surrounding locations have different temperature …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 15–35 Read article
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Solid Waste Management in Tier II Indian Cities: A Case of Jammu City
Abstract: Indian cities are expanding at an enormous rate to meet the demand for built spaces, which is ever-increasing due to high increase in urban population and lead to development of different residential colonies on outskirts of cities. These residential colonies are mostly deprived of basic infrastructural facilities and have unhygienic and unhealthy living conditions and causes huge environmental degradation. Though, infrastructural facilities of major cities are upgraded under JNNURM but, …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Square Up For Green Infrastructure: Taj Mahal
Abstract: In the world no region will be entirely spared, the worst impacts are likely to fall most frequently on developing cities and in particular low-income cities in India like Agra. However, green infrastructure (GI) has been proposed as one of the good approach to soothe and adapt the built environment consequences of increased temperatures resulting from various sources. Impregnable surfaces, like roads, roofs and pavements move a variety of pollutants …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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Critical Resilient Design Criteria in Construction of Natural Disaster-Resistant Buildings
Abstract: Enhancing the resilience of buildings through mandatory requirements that increase robustness, durability, longevity, disaster resistance, and safety should be a priority for every jurisdiction interested in improving community continuity. Notwithstanding fulfilling least life security procurements, fusing improved flexibility into building configuration and development expands financial suitability, addresses societal issues, and helps groups to minimize negative ecological effects. While enhanced resiliency is beneficial to all communities, this is especially important in …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Reclamation of Urban Voids as Opportunities for Expansion of the Public Realm
Abstract: In any city there are small slivers and chunks of awkward spaces – in between buildings, occupying edge conditions, not large enough to warrant many forms of traditional use – which can be termed residual1. These areas of the built environment2 represent sites for possible architectural invention that have been misunderstood, misused, underused, ignored and generally not exploited to their full potential. Today there is a situation when people are …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Hybrid Hydroponic System: A Sustainable Technology on Facade for Grey Water Recycling for High Rise Buildings
Abstract: Water, the need of life, is a renewable resource covering two-thirds of our planet. However, a very small proportion is effectively available for human use. It is likely to pose the greatest challenge due to the increased demand with population rise, economic development and shrinking supplies due to over-exploitation and pollution. Grey water reuse is a sustainable and attractive option to cope with global water shortages, which can save 40-70% …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–29 Read article