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Assessment of Landscape Components in Hospital Environment for General Hospital Buildings in Enugu State, Nigeria
Abstract: The visible landscape is believed to have effect on human beings in many ways in provision of aesthetics appreciation, good health as well as the general well-being of human. It is observed that some of the hospitals in Enugu State, Nigeria lack landscaping elements which have resulted to unhealthy and uncomfortable environment especially to the patients. This research is aim to assess landscaping elements in hospital environment in order to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Exploring Sustainable Eco-Tourism Potential Along the River Islands of Coastal Karnataka: A Case Study of Mudukudru Island
Abstract: Karnataka has a coast line of 320 kilometres, nicked by many rivers creating islands in the estuarine areas. These islands are spots of bio-diversity. Floods are prevalent during the rainy seasons. Due to lack of connectivity, employment and revenue generation models there have been a noticeable rise in the migration of the natives to the main land and cities for employment. The study area ‘Mudukudru’ is one among 15 islands …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–40 Read article
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Assessment of Social, Environmental and Economic Aspects of Bamboo Furniture in India
Abstract: Bamboo the most versatile and sprightly growing perennial grass. With the rapid globalization and industrialization there have been a huge depletion of many viable natural resources, so a surpassing surrogate is necessary for one of such depleting resource timber. The sustainability which is defined by three pillars: social, economic and environment follows the principle of three ‘P’ (profit, people, planet). This paper covers social, economic and environmental impact of bamboo …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 55–66 Read article
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Recreating Mughal Garden in a Contemporary Park: Case study Sundar Nursery, New Delhi
Abstract: The research on Islamic gardens spans across a huge panorama of examples starting from the inception to the climax of designed gardens such as the famous gardens of the Alhambara in Spain and the Taj Mahal at Agra. Where most volumes of research address the architecture and the ‘paradise symbolism’. Addressing gardens of the Islamic world as ‘paradise gardens’ is a complete misnomer rather a narrow way of looking at …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 21–32 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
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Cultural Landscapes and Sustainability: Investigating the Linkages and Relevance
Abstract: Cultural landscapes as defined by UNESCO are combined works of nature and humankind as they express a close relation between humans and the landscapes around them. To reveal and sustain the great diversity of the interactions between humans and their environment, to protect living traditional cultures and preserve the traces of those which have disappeared, these sites, called cultural landscapes, have been inscribed on the World Heritage List. Conservation of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 38–41 Read article
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Intentional Unsustainability in Waterfront Regeneration: A Case Study of Sabarmati Riverfront Ahmedabad
Abstract: Indian urban riverfronts have largely been neglected and have lost both on ecological and urban aspects. Large tracts of riverfront lands are often encroached, both illegally and quasi-legally, and essential flood plains have been destroyed. Against this background, the development of the Sabarmati riverfront was an opportunity to reenergize Ahmedabad and unfortunately became a pilot project for other cities. The project reclaims about 200 hectares of land and creates around …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Importance of Water at Pilgrimage Holy Town, Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Abstract: Katra depends majorly on tourism for its economic boost. The number of people taking the holy pilgrimage of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is increasing every year. However, with this increase comes positive as well as negative impacts. This increase has provided Katra with an economic boost but it’s also eating away at its natural resources. One of the most needed and hardest hit resources has been water; especially the Banganga …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Rainwater Collection System in Urban Areas
Abstract: Rainwater harvesting involves the collection and storage of rainwater into the natural reservoirs or artificial reservoirs in order to prevent the surface water runoff. Rainwater harvesting is a process of collecting and storing rainwater for using it as a backup supply of freshwater to meet everyday domestic and agricultural requirements, especially when water becomes scarcely available. There are several methods by which we can collect rainwater flowing from our rooftops, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Design Analysis of Offshore Petroleum Platforms
Abstract: Platform design is a difficult issue in deep offshores. Foundation of afloat structures is a platform to search afloat facilities at deep sea scaled. Offshore oil production is one of the most visible of these applications and represents a significant challenge to the design engineer. Offshore structures must function safely for design lifetimes of twenty-five years or more and are subject to very harsh marine environments. Some important design considerations …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Geology and Geochemistry of Ilmenite Deposits of Malumfashi Schist Belt, Northwestern Nigeria
Abstract: The geology, geochemistry and the economic potential of Ilmenite occurrence insheet 79 Malumfashi NW is presented in this study. The field and petrographic studies revealed that, the area consists of largely muscovite and carbonaceous schist together with Granite as major rocks. Tourmalinites and quartzite as minor rocks. Numerous quartz veins of various sizes trending NS parallel to the foliation of the schist are present throughout representing a silicification episode. The …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Economic and Financial Requirements of Mining of Industrial Minerals in Nigeria
Abstract: A preliminary economic survey is essential for ascertaining the viability of targeted mineral deposits in the developing nations. This present study surveyed the mining of kaolin mineral deposits mined at Kankara in Katsina State, Nigeria. The methodology adopted for the research was primary data gathered during the mining operation, which spanned between 2014 to 2016 by a notable mining company based at Jos, the Opera mines which also involved some …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Prediction of Shear Strength Parameters Using Multiple Regression Analysis
Abstract: Shear strength is a principal engineering property of soil. It controls the stability of a soil mass under structural loads and is used in design of foundation. In this study, a survey was carried out in and around the Bhauti region of Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh and accordingly nine sampling locations was identified. All the samples were collected from a depth of 50 cm and analyzed for different geotechnical properties …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–39 Read article
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Renewal of Waste Water: A Review
Abstract: Giving solid and moderate wastewater treatment in rustic regions is a test in numerous pieces of the world, especially in creating nations. The issues and confinements of the incorporated methodologies for wastewater treatment are dynamically surfacing. Unified wastewater accumulation and treatment frameworks are expensive to assemble and work, particularly in territories with low populace densities and scattered families. Creating nations need both the subsidizing to build concentrated offices and the …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Wastewater Treatment by Phytorid Method
Abstract: In present scenario, disposal of sewage is a major problem around the globe. One of the principal causes is the increase in the level of pollutants and the heterogeneity of sewage water. Various sources of sewage generation are residential societies, industrial areas, commercial zones etc. Each zone contains a specific composition of sewage. Instead of source segregation, we are still following the traditional way of mixing everything and sending it …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–50 Read article
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Construction of Wetland
Abstract: Constructed wetlands area unit is the artificial waste treatment system of shallow experimental tanks, ponds or channels that area unit planted with domestically on the market land plants. They work on natural capability of plants to treat waste from completely different sources of rising concern concerning pollution of water bodies to discharge of waste in them, it's necessary to initiate various thinking as standard ways through STPs (Sewage treatment Plants) …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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A Study of the Water Quality of CIT Campus
Abstract: The present study the quality of drinking water supplied to the hostels, canteens and campus of Cambridge Institute of Technology, Tatisilwai, through tap, which includes tests for temperature, pH value, total solids, total suspended solids, hardness, acidity, alkalinity, chloride, chlorine, jar test, BOD and DO. Tatisilwai is one of the most important industrial complexes in the state of Jharkhand which has cement manufacturing unit, chemicals, explosives, ceramics and distillery units …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Study of Vertical Greenery System as Passive Approach for Sustainable Design
Abstract: With rapid urbanization and population growth, the use of land for construction of residential, industrial areas and other infrastructure is resulting in microclimate deterioration and air pollution. Due to urbanization, the urban heat island effect has become a serious problem. Urban greenery is attracting an increased attention as the mitigation against urban thermal environment. Subsequently, greenery has turned into a key component of urban change and the outer surfaces of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 51–57 Read article
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Significance of Cultural Landscaping: How Tangible Cultural Aspects Defines Our Legacy
Abstract: The goal of the current paper is to express significance of cultural landscapes though the regional identity of a place. How these landscapes which are cultural in nature become the legacy for a particular community. Indian history is rich in such landscapes and with every successor the relationship of man with the landscape evolved. Moreover such cultural resources and wildlife therein are associated with various historical events exhibiting its cultural, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 45–48 Read article
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Canal Front Regeneration as Sustainable Approach: Bist Doab Canal
Abstract: People are drawn to water. Human interaction with water is prime feature that calls for canal front development. People have a strong desire to feel it, reach it; and thus it becomes very important that approach to water should be given, public space production along the canal shore should be primary purpose. The impact of public spaces on a canalfront can be seen in particular area’s development in economy, people’s …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 35–44 Read article