15 publications
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Urban Agriculture and Vertical Farming Technology in AgropolisBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: The concept of Urban Agriculture dates back 1915; whereas the Vertical Farming is relatively a recent concept. With the alarming pace of globalization, industrialization and urbanization there is visibly a huge population flux in the major cities with meteoric rise of demand for healthy food to feed the teeming millions. This has prompted the scientists to evolve alternate farming approaches to fill-in the gaps. The recent innovations and technological breakthrough …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 37–58 Read article →
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Innovative Application of Prefabs in Earthquake-Resistant Bridge ConstructionBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Abstract Pre-stressed concrete, widely known to be a prefabricated structure (Prefab in short) has long been accepted in statically loaded structures. Thus, we have seen the construction of pre-stressed concrete bridges, dams, pipelines, reservoirs and various structures including more recently atomic reactor pressure vessels. In recent years pre-stressed concrete has been specially used in seismic resistant structures. Just like any other new material, it will attract criticism and comment, sometimes …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–22 Read article →
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Innovations in Landscape Architecture and Urban DesigningBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Urbanization has become a worldwide phenomenon after the second half of the last century. Today more than half of the world population lives in urban environments. According to the World Bank data, 51% percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas as of 2010 (http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.U RB.TOTL.IN.ZS/countries/1W?display=gr aph). Urbanization is a complex and multidimensional concept with its spatial, ecological, economic, social and cultural aspects. While urbanization is widely accepted as …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–15 Read article →
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Designing and Application of Prefabricated Structures in Building Construction WorksBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Prefabricated structure; also popularly called Prefab or Precast, is an old concept that originated in the UK way back in 1837. Innovative engineering designing and the wide-ranging applications of the prefabricated structure has revolutionarised the realty industries at large world over, Among others, two broad areas using wide-ranging variants of prefab in the construction woks are building and bridges. Prefabricated construction is a new technique and is desirable for large-scale …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–26 Read article →
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Building Construction and Installations of Green Walls and Green RoofsBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Many cities around the world distinguish the significance of having green infrastructure; that is, natural landscape assets, including green spaces and water systems. Green infrastructure includes trees, parks, water sensitive urban design (such as wetlands and rain gardens) and green roofs, walls and facades. Green roofs, walls and porticos look attractive as a way of adding green infrastructure to a city because they can be comprised on new buildings or …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 35–52 Read article →
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Impact of ‘Make in India’ Program on Indian EconomyBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Make in India” is an international tag plan, conceptualized by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 to entice investments from work around the world, and in the process, strengthen India’s manufacturing sector. The campaign has been concentrated to fulfill the purpose of job creation, enforcement to secondary and tertiary sector, boosting the national economy, converting India to a self-reliant country and to give the Indian …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–29 Read article →
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Financial Architecture of MFI-Linked Microfinance PortfolioBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: In India, the microfinance industry has been a strong enabler in the financially underserved, unbankable and unserved rural population at large. The positive role played by microfinance is evident from the awarding of universal banking and small finance bank licenses to the top Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in India. Over the past few years, the microfinance industry has seen strong growth with the introduction of institutional provisions like revision of RBI …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–22 Read article →
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Critical Resilient Design Criteria in Construction of Natural Disaster-Resistant BuildingsBy A. N. Sarkar
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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Innovations in Designing Smart Cities as Living LabsBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Now-a-days cities are complex, networked and regularly changing social ecosystems, transformed and shaped through the interaction between different interests and ambitions. Ensuring employment, sustainable development, inclusion and quality of life are important concerns. Infrastructures of cities, addressing these concerns, comprise a diversity of services such as healthcare, energy, education, environmental management, transportation and mobility, public safety. Day by day these services are enabled by broadband infrastructures, wireless sensor networks, Internet-based …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–20 Read article →
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LOGISTICS CLUSTERING FOR LEVERAGING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF AEROTROPOLISBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Logistics and supply-chain management constitute the two cardinal and critical components for conducting aerotropolis-based global businesses. Logistics infrastructure; especially when in clusters becomes a key enabler of global trade. Speed and responsiveness have been recognized as essential elements of competitive strategy in the international businesses. Airports have always been the key nodes in global production systems offering speed, agility, and connectivity to the expected level of services by the industry. …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 40–70 Read article →
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CERTIFICATION AND RATING SYSTEMS OF GREEN BUILDINGSBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better sitting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal — taking into account every aspect of the complete building life cycle. Green Building also refers to Design and construction practices that significantly reduce, or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–39 Read article →
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SIGNIFICANCE OF SMART CITIES IN 21 ST CENTURY FROM AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVEBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Globally, cities account for as many as 80% of the nine billion people inhabiting the earth. These cities will have an enormous impact on our environment and economy. It therefore appears essential that the world itself decide how these cities are to be organized in ways that satisfy mankind’s future needs for survival and growth. In doing so, cities need to be technologically and environmentally sound, economically prosperous and socially …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 8–28 Read article →
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Global Business Models and Future Development Perspectives of AerotropolisBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: An aerotropolis is a new type of urban form comprising aviation-intensive businesses and related enterprises extending up to 25 km outward from the major airports. It is similar in form and function to a traditional metropolis, which contains a central city core and its commuter-linked suburbs, surrounded by clusters of aviation-related enterprises. Aerotropolises are powerful engines of local economic development, attracting air-commerce linked businesses to the land surrounding major airports, …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–50 Read article →
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Bench-Marking, Sustainability and Governance Aspects of Smart CitiesBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Abstract Smart cities highlight important aspects of sustainability, such as the need for responsible resource management, energy efficiency, and citizen engagement. Smart cities are highly complex and interdependent, since they are built from large, interconnected systems. Studying them would therefore require an approach that works well in complexity. By studying the smart city concept through a Strategic Sustainable Development (SSD) approach, one is able to examine it from a systems …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 45–71 Read article →
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Framework Platform for Designing Innovations of Smart CitiesBy A. N. Sarkar
Abstract: Abstract Ten percent of the planet population lives within the prime thirty metropolises, and 600 cities accommodate its quarter. Currently, 1/2 the full population lives in cities. The planet is at Associate in Nursing unprecedented level of urbanization. The flight of the speedy urban increase is not simply a noteworthy reality however needs a strict imperative for property development and higher livability. The enlargement of cities faces a range of …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–44 Read article →