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IJLPA V-11 I- 02 2025

IJLPA V-11 I- 02 2025

PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-10-25

Carrying Capacity-Based Urban Design Framework to Tackle Overtourism in the Pilgrim Sites of India

By Devika D.K.P. and Sruthi Satheesan

Abstract: Overtourism has emerged as a rapidly spreading concept across tourist destinations worldwide. Pilgrim sites, such as Varanasi, Vaishno Devi, and Tirupati, have suffered from the continuous surge of visitors, especially during peak seasons or festivals, causing environmental degradation, choking crowd situations and a lower visitor experience, and decline the quality of life for the residents.…

Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 18–33Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-10-30

Landscape Architecture as a Tool for Flood Risk Reduction in India: Challenges and Opportunities

By Vaibhav Srivastava and Vivek Agnihotri

Abstract: Flooding, exacerbated by urbanization, climate change, and inadequate infrastructure, poses significant challenges worldwide. India, particularly vulnerable to riverine and monsoon flooding, faces serious concerns in its urban areas. Landscape architecture offers innovative flood mitigation strategies by integrating natural processes into urban planning. This paper explores the potential of landscape-based interventions, such as green infrastructure, Sponge…

Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 10–17Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-10-20

Sensory Play Interiors for Children with Special Needs

By Swarnima Verma and Dr. Deepti Pande Rana

Abstract: This dissertation examines the role of sensory play interiors in fostering learning, engagement, and overall well-being among children with diverse sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other developmental disabilities. Sensory play is recognized as a vital component of cognitive, emotional, and physical development, offering children opportunities to explore, self-regulate, and develop essential motor,…

Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 57–88Read Article →
PublishedReview Article 2025-10-19

The Historical and Architectural Importance of Buckingham Palace

By V Basil Hans

Abstract: Buckingham Palace is a timeless icon of British history, the monarchy, and great architecture. This article examines the Palace’s history, cultural significance, and artistic beauty – from its origins as a small townhouse to its status as the official home of the British monarch. The essay shows how Buckingham Palace represents national identity and royal…

Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 1–9Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-09-20

Transformable Interiors: Designing Spaces That Morph with User Needs

By Monika Devi and Samreen S . Siddiqui

Abstract: The escalating demand for adaptable, multifunctional spaces in contemporary architecture and interior design is being addressed through the concept of transformable interiors. These dynamic environments leverage smart technologies, modular furniture, and movable partitions to create spaces that can seamlessly transition between various functions – such as living, working, and socializing – thereby enhancing spatial efficiency…

Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 34–56Read Article →