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Space Optimization and Management for Architectural Institutions: Capacity Development Perspective
Abstract: Capacity development (CD) is the process by which organizations strengthen their abilities to perform core functions, deal with challenges of today, plan and make efficient use of resources to achieve their objectives in a sustainable manner. One of the significant principles of CD movement is to build on what already exists; henceforth more attention needs to be drawn to the education sector, where the higher education institutions face the challenge …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Analysing the Present Rental Housing Situation for the Migrant Workforce in Delhi
Abstract: Delhi’s economy is highly dependent on migrants comprising about 50% share of the total population growth concentrated in the national capital as estimated by the Master Plan, 2021. In the year 2020, with the hit of the COVID-19 pandemic and a series of lockdowns in the country, the migrant workforce who lived in rented houses mostly in urban villages, slums, unauthorized colonies, peri-urban areas, etc. were forced to travel back …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 18–33 Read article
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Slum Scenario of the city of Taj: A Case Study of Agra City
Abstract: India is known for its prevalence of urban slums. India's slum population is growing at an alarming rate, doubling in the last 20 years. As per Census 2001, Considering Agra’s Housing Scenario the total number of households were 2,09,997 with the average family size of 6 Agra Master Plan 2021 shows 4,50,000 households with a family size of 5. Currently the city has 1,99,497 units of residenceswith a deficit of …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Preferences of Landscape Elements at Different Housing Typologies in Indian Context
Abstract: Abstract Landscape elements help in enhancing the health and well-being of the people along with creating pleasant housing environment. In India housing diverges to a great extent and existing typology of housing depending on its physical appearance, bye-laws, and socio-economic profile. This paper identifies the categories of landscape elements and classifies the housing typology by literature review. In this paper, primary data of 18housing colonies from six identified housing typologies …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Review article: Worthwhile Safeguard of Soil in India – A Need for Future Juveniles
Abstract: Soil is a mixture formed by a porous matrix, which consists of air, water and biota and its severe degradation is a major concern that depends on several factors. Soil problems are due to diversity, water problems, distribution and specific vulnerability of soils. They also depend on geography, relief and climate. In India soil conditions are degraded and are even further worsen by human behavior. Soil is a major part …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–31 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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Identification of Ecological Open Spaces of Urban Areas for Smart City Development: A Case of Jabalpur City in Madhya Pradesh in India
Abstract: The birth of a human habitation starts from an idea of shelter in a natural place which satisfies the parameter of food, water and security. These centers in course of time expand and utilize the neighborhood resources for land, minerals, forests, water from ground and surface water bodies, etc. thereby depleting the original values and in the process ending all vital open spaces which were once the cause of genesis. …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Case study of Traditional Step Well at Gwalior, India
Abstract: Today when everyone has issue with scarcity of drinking water and we are digging more and more to get water from the ground and now that is because the demand and supply gets increases so we need to know the value of the traditional water system and we should realized it today that our ancestor was visionary and though the water was always been carrying a sacred value for them, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 48–51 Read article
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Understanding Universities Land Policy and their Implementation Strategies in Kenya: The Case of Karatina University Main Campus, Kenya
Abstract: Several studies have been done on Land Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC). Most of these have focused on the impacts of human activities on forests, agriculture and urban areas. There lacks exclusive studies on the role of development planning policies on state universities land use functions in Kenya. To address these gaps, this study carried out an analysis of land use and land cover change in Karatina University within …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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The Psychological Effect of Landscape Architecture on the Student’s Academic Performance
Abstract: Landscape architecture is the outline of outside open areas, points of interest, and structures to accomplish natural, social-behavioral, or stylish results. When Fredrick Olmsted generated the field of landscape architecture in the late 1800's, he strongly stated that landscape added a significant conception of beauty. Consequently, Architects nowadays often engage elements of greenery in order to enhance the overall design that they've made. Also, latest landscape projects have included social …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–15 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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Solutions of Landscape Design for Stormwater Management in the Urban Open-Green Areas in Konya
Abstract: Water is the source of life and at the same time, it is an important element of both the landscape and the landscape design. Water is among the most challenging natural resources to manage effectively, in recent century. Water is getting scarce day by day for a lot of reasons such as the climate change, population growth and demand increase, consumption-based lifestyles, urbanization, and industrialization etc. To find solutions of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–11 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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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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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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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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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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The Man Who Redefined Indian Landscape Architecture: Dr. Ravindra Bhan
Abstract: Today in the buzzing world where people hardly get time for themselves and the world where the pollution level continuously rises it is a major need for having a tranquil environment for individuals, as the relationship between humans and nature is already very tumultuous, hence the necessity for a landscape architect increases even more. A landscape architect is the one who creates an environmentnaturally and socially, He is the one …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Decentralization Strategies for Ludhiana city (Implications for balanced Regional Growth)
Abstract: The goal of the current paper is to evolve certain spatial strategies for the Ludhiana City that include a polycentric system of settlements. Cities all over the world have experienced several hurdles over the years, and these challenges have hurt their development, efficiency, and performance, resulting in aslew of dangerous issues. In recent decades, Ludhiana city has also witnessed unprecedented population growth as well as physical growth. A close understanding …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Impact of ‘Make in India’ Program on Indian Economy
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