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53 articles for “open spaces”
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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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Quality of Open Space: A Comparative Analysis Using Space Matrix
Abstract: The understanding of how various open spaces around us operate and still remain unseen in the larger context of culture was the key factor to approach this topic. It is an insight into the quality of open spaces through a significant recognition of the definite elements that affect them. This paper aims at studying the open spaces within various building typologies through an analytical point of view as to how …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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An analysis on Gender sensitiveness in urban open space practice for girls: A Case Study in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Abstract: Gender sensitiveness in urban planning’ is considered as a concept. Gender inequalities have been observed in the field of open space practice from an early age. Urban open spaces are valued for their health, social, economic, and environmental benefits. Outdoor physical activity is important for the wellbeing of youth, while playfulness is crucial for creativity and innovation. The paper explores the major reasons of deprivation of girls in respect of …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–47 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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The Efficacy of Public Realms in Indian Context
Abstract: Public realms are defined as places that are open or accessible to the general people. Roads, footpaths, courtyards, green parks, and ghats are typically considered public spaces. The beginning and completion period for any task is a tedious interaction with the public. Most of these kinds of spaces are usually designed keeping human psychology in mind as they contribute to the city fabric and enhance the user’s experience. Without these …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 49–59 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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Housing and Community Planning in Aranya, Indore
Abstract: Aranya Township was designed as a site and services project spread laid out in six sectors that converge on a central spine i.e., the Central Business District. One of the key elements of Doshi’s design was a hierarchy of open spaces that included small courtyards to be shared by three to four families, larger green spaces for each of the settlement’s six sectors, and a central playing field to serve …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Green Bye Laws : Bye laws used by development authorities under the Green scrutiny. A comparative study of a typical built fabric in Delhi NCR with Case study of Naya bans, an urban village in Noida
Abstract: Bye laws are the guidelines for urbanization in India. The policy vision behind bye laws creates equal opportunity for land ownership, within a development authority. This opportunity is projected through bye laws as per plot sizes and is regulated per unit area of land through restrictions on FAR, ground cover, parking, height restrictions and fire safety. Per capita, density and per square feet is the basis and it is regulated …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Revitalizing Public Realm, and Integrating Sustainable Practices Lead to Healthy and Livable Cities
Abstract: Informality, poor infrastructure, inadequate planning, and poor governance are threatening Indian cities, which are primary engines of economic growth, are subjected to socio- environmental degradation. Sustained physical and social downward slide has made urban public open spaces source of crime, insecurity, and misconduct leading spaces to less personal and more disappearing with time. To prevent the further deterioration in the urban environmental quality, corrective urban transformation strategies and measures are …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 31–42 Read article
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Innovative Strategies for Luxury Home Interiors
Abstract: Modern luxury interiors go beyond traditional aesthetics, introducing innovative strategies that focus on personalization, functionality, and sustainability. Today’s luxury home designs cater to a discerning clientele who value both sophistication and practical, everyday usability. The use of smart technology has become paramount, allowing for seamless automation in lighting, temperature control, and security systems, which enhances convenience and elevates the living experience. Sustainability is now a core element in luxury design, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Urban Pilgrimage—Negotiating Continuity and Development in the Pilgrim Core of Guruvayur
Abstract: The research focusses on the need for negotiating conflicts and contestations in the urban spaces of Guruvayur in relation to its pilgrim core, which has been subjected to varying pressures resulting in an organic spatial growth usually disordered in character. The main objective is to achieve a symbiotic relationship between the locals and the pilgrims through mutual sharing of urban functions. The study area is confined to the temple core …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Vertical Landscaping – A Tool for Sustainable Tall Buildings in Tropical Climates
Abstract: With rapid urbanization there has been an ever increasing demand for office and housing space in cities, resulting in taller building typologies. The large concentration of development in urban centers causes an imbalance to the ecology of the place as it replaces vast quantities of natural reserve and vegetation. In recent decades, this has triggered many environmental issues, the city has become more aware and urban planners are willing to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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PUBLIC SPACES IN URBAN INDIA
Abstract: Cities in history have always been remembered for their public spaces, be it the Roman Forum, the Greek Agora or the ‘Ghats’ of Banaras. Identity and experience of any city are formed by the public spaces within it; in Indian context, the same is evident in the traditional markets of Jaipur, in famous food streets of Indore or in the cultural spectacle of ‘Ganesh Visarjan’ on streets of Mumbai. Public …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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A Vibrant and Sustainable Town Center Planning by Integrating Multi-functioning Activities at Baze Shilinda, Rajshahi
Abstract: Town center is the city’s central hub combined with flexible multiple use, district of vertical mixed-use buildings that holds retail, commercial, administrative, civic, industrial, recreational and residential uses together which develops social connectivity. Especially for Bangladesh, Rajshahi is a growing city becoming congested due to compact urbanization and needed to be decentralized for sustainable urban growth of the city. The main objective of the study is to develop a sustainable …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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HOMELESS AND THEIR IMPACT ON PUBLIC SPACE
Abstract: The people lacking an address are homeless and are considered ‘unmapped’. They have no records in the National Census or the City’s demographics and hence there is a critical need to map their existence. This paper attempts to record their pattern of movement and map out the experiences and issues faced by them. India accounts for 0.13% (1.77 million) of houseless population to the total population. It means that all …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Neighbourhood Compatibility in Relation to Quality of life and Livability in Urban Areas
Abstract: In the last decades, there has been a significant increase in urbanization. According to the United Nations survey over 55% of the world live in urban areas.Since metropolitan regions are the epicentre of greater possibilities and living standards, there is a significant movement of individuals from ruralto urban areaswith increasing population in urban areas, challenges of better quality of life and livability of the residents are also inevitable. There are …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 43–54 Read article
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Design & Implementation of Parking System based on Microcontroller
Abstract: The development of smart cities has become very trendy in recent years. The IoT gadget that is deployed on-site as part of the suggested smart parking system is utilised to track and signalise the existence of a particular parking space. This research introduces a coordinated IoT-based architecture for an effective and simple method of parking the automobiles by determining the slots' availability. The IoT module used to monitor and signalise …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Beyond the Classroom: Harnessing the Power of Android for Early Childhood Education Development
Abstract: The point of this inquiry is to address, like, you know, the issue of more prosocial behavior in children, both at domestic and in open spaces. This was distinguished through, like, perceptions and interviews with guardians, who, you know, accept that the need of their interest in their children’s prosocial improvement is, like, due to their restricted understanding. To progress, like, early childhood prosocial behavior, we created an Android-based Early …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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A Comparative Environmental Analysis of Traditional and Concrete Construction Methods in Urban India: Statistical Insights into Carbon Footprints, Resource Consumption, and Waste Generation
Abstract: Significant effects on the environment and climate change have resulted from India’s shift from traditional building techniques to the growth of concrete jungles. Traditional structures used passive cooling, cross-ventilation, and the thoughtful use of courtyards and open spaces. They were made from natural materials that were sourced locally, such as clay, wood, stone, and thatch. Because they were made to use as little energy as possible, encourage natural temperature regulation, …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Causes of Urban Sprawl and Approaches for Its Containment in Zaria Urban Area, Nigeria
Abstract: This paper analyses the causes that are responsible for undesirable patterns of urban sprawl that have become a problem affecting excessive land consumption, rapid urban population growth, increasing transportation costs, loss of open spaces, and transforming the city into decayed areas. GIS 10.1 was used to calculate the total land area of the study area, sprawled communities, and that of the institutions that occupied more land within the Zaria Urban …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article