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“Ensuring mass scale up and success of low cost/ mass housing projects by implementation of approved new technologies and by integrating national and state highways with the housing projects”
Abstract: The Indian economy needs to control rapidly the rising housing costs which are fuelled by rising building material prices and escalating land prices. Without these things in control, housing could be a dream undelivered for millions of Indians, despite massive efforts by the Government on this front.This paper presents the way forward considering the developments taking place in technology for mass housing, the developments in other infrastructure areas such as …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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The Impact of Home Office on the Working Demography and Architecture in India
Abstract: This research aims to study the role of architecture in helping accommodate Work from Home in residences in India and to study its impacts on the employees working on Work from Home basis and the impact on the respective organisation’s growth. To fulfil the purpose of the research, an in-depth literature review was conducted on various articles, journals and research papers from various trusted sources was conducted, which further led …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–28 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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Forest and Landscape Restoration: A Review
Abstract: On the word of a global assessment of restoration potential, it is estimated that there are more than two billion hectares of deforested and degraded land around the world. In these degraded land, there is vast opportunities for the restoration. Restoring forests and forest landscapes is an important step in regaining the health and functionality of these ecosystems. Forest landscape restoration (FLR) system is an underway step of restoring ecological …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Exploring Innovative Design Possibilities Using Bamboo as A Construction Material in Architectural Design
Abstract: Bamboo is a natural resource for construction that can be found in tropical to mild temperate regions. Bamboo as a construction material is very reliable due to its high strength to weight ratio, high tension and compression. A number of innovative construction techniques have been practiced by architects internationally to bring out the potential of this material in sustainable development. The design possibilities of this to form various space frame …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–54 Read article
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Assimiliting Third Place Architecture in The Indian Context
Abstract: Over the years, the term “third place” has found a mention in the works of multiple urban sociologists and political scientists to refer to our social surroundings separate from the two usual social environments of home and work which are typically categorized as “first place” and “second place” surroundings respectively. Despite the wholesome lifestyle benefits the “third place”surroundings offer, the term “third place” has not found its true essence with …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–34 Read article
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Ecotourism hub in hills: Community based approach for creating employment
Abstract: Ecotourism has a huge potential to attract tourist especially in hills because mountains help people to enjoy their lives away from a stressful schedule. Also, increase in tourism enhances the livelihood of the local people who are not directly employed but also adds value to that specific region. However, thereis a lack of awareness among the local people on it. Uttarakhand is known for its mountains, forests and river areas …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Town Planning and Management for Sustainable Cities
Abstract: This paper reveals a critical review of the key literature on the issues relating to planning, development and management of sustainable cities, introduces the contributions from the Special Issue, and speculates on the prospective research directions to place necessary mechanisms to secure a sustainable urban future for all. Today all the rural areas is going to convert in urban areas for the benefit of future generation but it completely effecting …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 71–72 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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Design Procedure and Criteria Used in Vertical Gardens and Green Roof Constructions
Abstract: A vertical garden also known as living wall or green wall is an independent vertical garden attached to exterior or interior walls of a building. In vertical gardens, various types of modular panels can be used along with geo-textile fabrics, growing media, irrigation systems, and plants. Living walls are mainly appropriate for cities, as they permit good use of obtainable vertical surface areas. The living wall could also function for …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–78 Read article
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Redefining Public Space for Urban Vendors in Streets of Delhi
Abstract: There lies a big debate on the space for hawkers at any public space who sell goods on streets. Street vendors often referred to as ‘encroachers,’ struggle to find their own space in the streets. The concept of Bazaar is an intrinsic characteristic of India. Yet the wave of globalisation has influenced the expanding cities to pursue its capitalistic motives and shun vending activities from the public arena. These vendors …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 79–83 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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Roadside Commercial Activities and Environmental Perception Affecting Behaviour: Study from Global South
Abstract: In global south countries such as India, transport nodes wiring neighbourhoods to rest of the city, is found to be flooded with roadside unorganized commercial developments. Transport nodes experience both organized and unorganized commercial developments around them as the commuters want to buy commodities for their daily households, feeding the commercial developments as buyers. This necessity promotes the development of unorganised sellers, especially street vendors, offering low-cost goods to commuters …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–57 Read article
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Exploring the Potentials of Performance-Based Zoning in Physical Planning
Abstract: Conventional zoning has been used for the planning of physical space for a long time. Though it is very effective, there are still many flaws associated with it. Innovative approaches to traditional zoning have been adopted in recent years in an effort to increase planning results. This paper examines performance zoning as an option to assess how much it outperforms traditional zoning. Based on the comparative analysis of the advantages …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Application of Land Pooling and Land Readjustment Technique in Cities – Case Study of Kovilancheri
Abstract: This study explores the application of land pooling and land readjustment techniques in urban areas, using the case study of Kovilancheri, a rapidly urbanising town in Tamil Nadu, India. The study further evaluates the benefits of these techniques in addressing land fragmentation and inadequate infrastructure. It also examines the legal and institutional framework for implementation and discusses stakeholder roles. It later concludes with policy recommendations for effective implementation in urban …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract
Abstract: In recent years, research in nanotechnology deals with the development of environmental-friendly processes for the synthesis of stable nanoparticles, possessing well-defined shapes, and controlled narrow sizes. Additionally, due to a vast demand for precious metals (like silver) in the fields such as electronics and catalysis, recovery of silver from both primary and secondary sources is of most significance. Biological recovery of precious metals with the formation of their nanoparticles is …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Synthetic Seed Technology and Its Applications: A Review
Abstract: Synthetic seed technology is a novel approach in plant tissue culture, as it joins the benefits of clonal propagation with those of seed proliferation. Production of synthetic seeds has opened new era in in vitro plant propagation technology, because it offers many useful advantages on a commercial scale for the propagation of a variety of plants. Synthetic seed technology is useful in multiplication and conservation of elite plant species, which …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Evaluation of NPSB Fertilizer Rate to Improve Wheat Productivity in Cheha and Yem Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Wheat is one of the major cereal crops produced in Ethiopia for the purpose of both home consumption and market; however, its productivity is low due to limited knowledge on rate of fertilizer application, low availability of soil nutrients. Therefore, this research was conducted in 2018 to 2019 during the main cropping season to determine best fertilizer rate for better production of wheat. The experiment consists of eight treatments such …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF INDOOR PLANTS TO REMOVE VOC'S/HCHO IN INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
Abstract: Indoor Air Pollution is the term used to describe the number of contaminants in the air inside a building from sources such as cigarette smoking, fuel combustion for heating or cooking, certain wallboards, carpets, or insulation as well as the geology of the area (radon in soil or rocks beneath the structure).With the onset of the energy crisis, changes in the building's design owing to energy-efficient strategy, a confined space …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 95–109 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Cassava Technologies with Chopping Device at Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The production and use of cassava is not well known to farmers, although there are several local varieties of cassava that have been used for food security purposes at different times in drought-prone areas of the Gofa Zone, Southern region. To address this issue, the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center conducted an adaptation trial of the improved cassava varieties Chichu and Hawassa-04 at the station level and obtained promising results. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–41 Read article