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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 Sustainable Construction–A Study of Eco-Friendly Building Materials
Abstract: There are various problems raising in construction Industry due to leading of urbanization. In India, lot of energy, resources and raw materials are being consumed in demand of houses which may lead to the carbon content in air. This process is so harmful to the environment and will affect the human as well. Therefore, we need to make use of sustainable and harm free materials for the construction process so …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–6 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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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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“Concern and Defiance for Working Mothers in a Changing Social Environment”
Abstract: Even though it was obvious that working mothers face a lot of difficulties adjusting, they still like their current situation and want to keep it. Young married women, according to working women, should enter the workforce as employees or entrepreneurs. They should be able to take charge of their own lives, learn how to deal with the pressures of work and family, and usestrategies to find balance. Many working mothers …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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“Role of Selecting Active Fire Protection Systems for Industrial Warehouses”
Abstract: Selecting the right Active Fire Protection (AFP) systems for industrial warehouses is crucial for protecting employees, assets, and the surrounding community from the devastating effects of fires. AFP systems are designed to detect and suppress fires or provide a means of egress during an emergency. They encompass systems inclusive of fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and the smoke control systems. Detection systems play a critical role in active fire protection by …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–25 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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“The Shaping of Spaces: A Journey through Furniture Design History”
Abstract: This research article examines the fascinating journey of the evolution of furniture design from the 1950s to the present, focusing on its impact on interior design. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the major changes in design concepts, materials and technology that led to the furniture industry's goal. Starting with the creative and artistic symbols of the Mid-Century Modern movement, this article explores later periods marked by experimentation, postmodernism, …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 40–50 Read article
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Climatic Control and Energy Conservation through Landscape Design
Abstract: Buildings consume significant large amount of energy for cooling, heating, ventilation and lighting in buildings to create desirable thermal comfort conditions. Increasing consumption of energy has led to environmental pollution resulting in global warming and ozone layer depletion and subsequently having climate change. Hence to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, caused by fossil fuels to power the operational energy requirement of the buildings has stimulated the interest towards adoption …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 10–17 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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Green Roofing Materials in Vernacular Residential Buildings: Case Study in Kashan, Iran
Abstract: Negative impacts on the environment have been increased due to the human activities including usage of improper materials in buildings. As a solution, green materials, which are suitable for environment, can be used in the buildings. Roofing materials play a significant role in sustainability issues. They can provide environmental advantages if the materials meet the green criteria. The master builders in the past, considered the sustainability criteria in their constructions. …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 33–43 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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Solutions of Landscape Design for Stormwater Management in the Urban Open-Green Areas in Konya
Abstract: Water is the source of life and at the same time, it is an important element of both the landscape and the landscape design. Water is among the most challenging natural resources to manage effectively, in recent century. Water is getting scarce day by day for a lot of reasons such as the climate change, population growth and demand increase, consumption-based lifestyles, urbanization, and industrialization etc. To find solutions of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Study of Vertical Greenery System as Passive Approach for Sustainable Design
Abstract: With rapid urbanization and population growth, the use of land for construction of residential, industrial areas and other infrastructure is resulting in microclimate deterioration and air pollution. Due to urbanization, the urban heat island effect has become a serious problem. Urban greenery is attracting an increased attention as the mitigation against urban thermal environment. Subsequently, greenery has turned into a key component of urban change and the outer surfaces of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 51–57 Read article
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Construction of Wetland
Abstract: Constructed wetlands area unit is the artificial waste treatment system of shallow experimental tanks, ponds or channels that area unit planted with domestically on the market land plants. They work on natural capability of plants to treat waste from completely different sources of rising concern concerning pollution of water bodies to discharge of waste in them, it's necessary to initiate various thinking as standard ways through STPs (Sewage treatment Plants) …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Assessment of Landscape Components in Hospital Environment for General Hospital Buildings in Enugu State, Nigeria
Abstract: The visible landscape is believed to have effect on human beings in many ways in provision of aesthetics appreciation, good health as well as the general well-being of human. It is observed that some of the hospitals in Enugu State, Nigeria lack landscaping elements which have resulted to unhealthy and uncomfortable environment especially to the patients. This research is aim to assess landscaping elements in hospital environment in order to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of In-vessel Composter Using Microbial Consortium
Abstract: Degradation of biodegradable waste with the help of microbial consortium and In-vessel composter has occurred to be effective way for composting and it provide with a better end product for further use. This paper represents a review of literature available on research of decomposition of biodegradable waste with in-vessel composter and microbial consortium, indicating the various key factors that are important in the composting process and the results of the …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Integrated Disaster Risk Management-Specific to Cyclone and Flood-prone area
Abstract: In India, disaster management is currently facing a big challenge in decreasing risk in the coastline zone. The community of such an area, which consists primarily of slum and squatter communities, makes the area vulnerable to cyclones, resulting in high susceptibility both directly and indirectly. The purpose of this article is to determine how communities might be better targeted to improve disaster risk reduction strategies. It looks at whether perceived …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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A Study of Thermal Impact of Vertical Greenery System in High-End Residential Building of India
Abstract: In a developing country like India, the demand for residential units have increased by 29% by July 2021 (according to IBEF); particularly in metropolitan cities, resulting in a scarcity of land resources. Vertical settlement in high-rise structures is being adapted by many cities as a primary solution to this extended density. As a result increase in the urban heat island effect is evident and affecting the thermal comfort of the …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Zero Water Discharge Concept Model Using Root Zone Wastewater Treatment Systems
Abstract: One of the intense problems that the planet is facing Environment pollution. In India, increasing population, industrialization and urbanization are prime contributors to the present. Collecting, treating and disposing of domestic and industrial wastewater is a serious problem that needs to be addressed to prevent environmental damage. Untreated sewage discharge is the most important cause of surface and groundwater pollution in India. In India, there is a big gap between …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article