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Financial Architecture of MFI-Linked Microfinance Portfolio
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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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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The Use of Traditional Materials and Natural Resources: A Case of Goan Houses in India
Abstract: Traditional architecture is a code of good manners and practices. It is much more than a style, that has no parallel in the urban world. Indian traditional architecture has remained a testimony to the ancient wisdom which we had had inherited from our ancestors. Traditional architecture has been referred as school of sustainability. The elements of environment like water, air, solar system, forest resources, etc. They are valuable and big …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Role of Digital India in Enhancing Transportation Smart and Safe Solutions for Accident Free India
Abstract: Digital India is a programme to prepare India for a knowledge future. The focus of digital India is on making technology central to enabling change. This is Umbrella programme which is covering many departments. Digital India weaves together a large number of ideas and thoughts into a single comprehensive vision so that each of them is seen as part of larger goal. Each individual element like transportation stands on its …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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Integration of Master Plan with Economic Policies – A Review with Respect to Special Investment Regions (SIR)
Abstract: In India, urban planning is envisioned and implemented through master plans. The Directorate of Town and Country planning in every state is responsible for preparation of Master plans. Somehow, it has been observed over the years that Master plan has not been able to bear the anticipated fruits as desired which have been associated with reasons like weak data base, financial constraints, lack of resource mobilization, over ambitious plan proposals, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Digital Sketching as a Graphic Language: A Powerful Communication Tool
Abstract: The basic of the graphical language are the illustrations which is followed from the ancient times like in prehistoric Mesopotamia and Egyptian civilization the drawing was carved on the wall and on clay tablet which may be used for circulating the use full information or for need of documentation. If we compare with past the techniques are less and so the graphics medium was also limited but today there are …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Transient Architecture – Redefining Paradigms
Abstract: A concrete notion has always been held in the minds of people that architecture is when it is monumental. This philosophy is embedded in minds because of the eternal buildings that bedazzle every passing generation but does that mean that now when the times have changed and when life is all about fast pace, one cannot celebrate transient architecture which conveniently fits into the demands of the modern life? This …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 38–43 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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Remedial Garden: Healthy Environment with Medical Plants in Landscape
Abstract: The Persian garden is a system including natural elements which can prepare the physical needs beside the psychological and remedial parameters. On the other hand, after recognizing disadvantages of chemical drugs and lacking the information about the advantages of medical plants it is clear that people need to know about these plants and have some places for serving them these plants. Regarding the quality of Persian gardens, using the healing …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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An Architect’s Interpretation of the Indus Valley Civilization with Critical View
Abstract: The Indus valley civilization flourished during 3250–2750 BC. The excavations and discoveries infer an excellent pace of development and urbanization. All the amenities to make the town comfortable and sustainable were extant. The excavations started around 1920 and are still going on. The Indus valley civilization was one of the most advanced civilization at that time. There is no evidence of any written text about the origin and span of …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Indoor Environment in Architecture: A Study
Abstract: Human beings spend the majority of our day inside a built structure, be it our house, our office or any other form of recreational building. Thus, the kind of environment inside these buildings matter a lot in ensuring our overall health and comfort and its importance cannot be undermined. In this research, it will be discussed that how the environment inside any building is important and how optimum indoor environment …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Advantages of RCC Prefabricated Systems for Affordable LIG Housing in India
Abstract: This paper aims to describe the advantages of RCC prefabricated building systems suitable for affordable Indian low income group housing. It is envisaged that the shortage of LIG housing in India can be effectively mitigated by adapting to prefabricated systems. While defining affordable mass housing, this research enumerates the benefits of prefabrication over conventional site construction techniques. Various recent prefab systems are shortlisted and their characteristics and advantages are also …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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Innovative Use of Earth in Construction – Study of Auroville
Abstract: An increase in the cost of construction has been observed in the past consecutive years because of the increasing cost of labour and building materials such as cement, bricks, steel, timber, etc. Use of local resources with varying materials is the need of today, keeping in view the affordability of housing for majority of people. The use of recyclable materials and bringing earth which is available in abundance in nature, …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Competitiveness of Nations, With Special Reference to India
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to understand factors which make a country competitive in the era of globalization. The investigation is based on literature survey and the scope is limited to secondary data drawn from international and national reports of repute. The analysis has made use of the methodology adopted by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Geneva, Switzerland that ranks nations on Global Competitiveness Index (GCI). The study has …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–30 Read article
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Protecting the Viewscape and Visual Relationship of Sacred Heritage Monuments in South India – A Case of Gopurams of Tamil Nadu
Abstract: The unique significance and social value of heritage monuments across the world prompted many governments to work out strategies to protect their viewscapes. The Sacred heritage monuments and their viewscape are important to the overall quality of our communities, the views and visual relationships towards these monuments foster emotional bonding between people and them. In India, many such sacred heritage monuments are surrounded by new urban development which destroy the …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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Importance of Light in Shaping Spaces
Abstract: Walking down the streets, night falls and street lamps turn on… this happening is so natural that one does not even notices it, only if, these lights wouldn’t work we pay attention to them. And yet, studies show lighting and its optimization as a major factor in the attractiveness, security, and economy of municipalities. Importance of light in shaping a space, the space being as extensive as a city or …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Simultaneous Analysis of Radar Look Angel and Placement of Features to Identification of Terrain Feature (Mianrahan Basin in West of Iran
Abstract: In this study, the effect of look angle and placement of feature than radar sensor to detection of the effects of geomorphological features was conducted simultaneously. In this study, the C-band of satellite images Sentinel -1 was used. The images were captured in two different look angles and two different look directions. Four features such as valley, blade, alluvial fans and debris was extracted by visual interpretation of the images, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–10 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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Approach to Residential Satisfaction Studies in Asian and African countries – A Review
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to analyse through literature review the approach adopted in Asian and African countries with regard to residential satisfaction studies. The home creates a significant impact on human beings. The challenges faced by the housing industry range from inadequacy in meeting the needs of the end users to unsatisfactory performance. Residential satisfaction is often used as an ad hoc tool in evaluating housing projects. Satisfaction …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Floating Architecture – An Improved Way of Living
Abstract: Due to climatic changes, dearth of usable land, abundant water quota of the Earth surface, and rising income of the people, floating building is emerging as a strong and attractive alternate to the inland housing system. The intention of this research is to share some reference ideas for new building projects in and around water bodies through review of various projects. A new paradigm of architecture is outlined as a …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–18 Read article