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8 articles for “cultural geography”
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Nurturing Narratives: Unveiling Theoretical Underpinnings of the Indian Perspective on Cultural Landscapes
Abstract: This paper explores the theoretical frameworks that underpin the study of cultural landscapes in the context of India. It encompasses various perspectives, each offering unique insights into the intricate narratives woven into the land. The discussion begins with an examination of cultural geography, emphasizing the evolving conceptions of 'culture' and its relationship with geography. Ethnoarchaeology is then introduced as a method to understand the interplay between artifact variability and human …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Franchising Kakhi: Converging Mythologies and Geographies in Creating Multiple Manifestations of Kashis in India and Nepal
Abstract: Sacred sites are created to suit and promote particular legend(s), where myth, realities, histories and geographies converge and become inseparable creating unique Sacred Cultural Landscapes. Most prolific of such example is that of Kashi (Banaras/Varanasi), which is eulogised as the religious capital by Hindus. However beside being a tirtha Kashi has also become an ‘Idea’ which has been replicated or manifested at several places within India. These Kashi’s namesakes neither …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 46–63 Read article
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Mountain-Born Architecture: The Lung Vai School in Vietnam
Abstract: Lung Vai School, located in the mountainous Minh Tân region of northern Vietnam, represents a context-sensitive architectural response shaped by geography, climate, and the cultural traditions of the Hmong community. Designed by 1+1>2 Architects and completed in 2020, the school demonstrates how educational infrastructure in remote regions can be realized through vernacular intelligence, material ecology, and participatory construction processes. Rather than relying on imported typologies or industrialized systems, the project …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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An Overview of Traditional Architecture in Ethiopia
Abstract: Traditional architecture appears from survival strategies that utilize available resources, developed over generations by ethnic communities worldwide without the need for expert guidance. It encompasses buildings constructed using local knowledge, technology, and craftsmanship, utilizing materials readily available in the area while also ensuring comfort for the inhabitants. As such, traditional architecture is closely linked to the geography, climate, terrain, and the cultural and socio-economic contexts of various regions within a …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–36 Read article
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Temporal Approach for Exploring Spatial Evolution at Sacred Pilgrimage Towns in India: Relevance to Contemporary Urban Planning
Abstract: This paper traces spatial development of the built form at Vrindavan through a historical narrative and explores its rootedness in the mythical sacred geography of Braj. It focuses on built form development process as a function of cultural variations in patterns of pilgrimage, patronage and governance to assimilate cultural memory embedded in the built environment. The threshold transformations in spatial patterns are explored in relation to culturalhistorical narratives to reveal …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 44–57 Read article
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Rediscovering the Architectural Heritage through Vernacular Architecture in Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Abstract: Vernacular architecture, characterized by its indigenous materials, traditional construction techniques, and cultural symbolism, serves as a tangible expression of local identity and heritage. The vernacular architecture of Chhattisgarh reflects a synthesis of climate, geography, and locally available materials, resulting in a diverse range of layouts, forms, building techniques, and structural systems. This study aims to explore the materials, construction methods, and architectural styles of traditional dwellings in Chhattisgarh villages, …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Data Driven Methodology for a Democratic Future of Historic Religious Contexts
Abstract: Our current society is heavily fueled by digital culture, due to which urban practice and their manifestations have transformed themselves into entities that simultaneously change states of pause and action. This is evident in most modern practices such as commerce, medicine, law, performing/applied arts, etc. Although, the most interesting observation is to see old human practices being added upon or replaced with digital culture, of which religion and its related …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 39–52 Read article
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Artificial Geography: A Result of City Development Process and Expansion
Abstract: Place promotion or city marketing is an industry that has developed around the deliberate manipulation of natural system of urban areas to promote economic development leading to an artificial urban geography. Cities closer to water edge have been exploiting the natural edge beyond repair. These artificial geographies have become a new dimension in defining a city. Cities have negotiated these. Most of these negotiations happen through a natural process of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–37 Read article