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“An overview of the significance of an architectural masterpiece- Sanchi stupa”
Abstract: The Sanchi stupa is one the most eminent constructions made about 2500 years after the passing of lord buddha and is an excellent example of Mauryan architecture. Stupa construction is advantageous in terms of karma for Buddhists. Hinduism and Buddhism both emphasize theimportance of karma, which is the energy produced by ones deeds and the moral repercussions of those deeds. The Sanchi stupa is an early structure made specifically with …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Forts: Royal Fables of Rajasthan
Abstract: The "Forts of India" convey the tale of our country's great past and are responsible for making it popular among tourists as they stand as evidence of a beautiful past and excellent craftsmanship. Some of the finest specimens of Indian art, architecture, and culture may be seen in Rajasthan, also referred to as the "Land of Kings." The Hill Forts of Rajasthan are a collection of six enormous and stunning …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Planning, Development and Management of Sustainable Cities: A Review
Abstract: Cities are the most affected indicators of human activities on the surface of the earth. These human-dominated things, i.e., cities destroy natural habitats, streamline species composition, upset hydrological systems, and adjust energy flow and nutrient cycling. Today, these significant impacts of human activities, initiated from population increase, rapid urbanization, high private motor vehicle dependency, deregulated industrialization and mass livestock production, are increasing exponentially and causing great deal of environmental, social, …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A Survey of Green Building: A Review
Abstract: Green building is one in every of measures been hints to mitigate vital impacts of the building stock on the atmosphere, society and economy. However, there is lack of a scientific review of this massive range of studies that's essential for the long run endeavour. The last decades have witnessed fast growing range of studies on sustainable building. This paper reports a review article of the prevailing body of data …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Study of Self-healing Biomimetic materials and their roles in repairing building cracks in Warm and Humid climate in India
Abstract: The plant and the animal kingdom have an intrinsic property through which they have the ability of self-healing themselves to survive against any injuries or defects. Self-healing biomimetic materials are those that have been inspired by this self-repairing property of Nature and they tend to incorporate natural elements in the material itself that ultimately leads to more sustainable and even regenerative buildings. In this paper, the different types of self-healing …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 11–24 Read article
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THE IMPACT OF SHADING DEVICES ON THE VISUAL COMFORT AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF OFFICE ROOMS
Abstract: External shading devices on a building façade is a significant passive design strategy which can decrease direct solar radiation while controlling the direct daylight. While having an immense aesthetic impression, shading devices help to minimize the incident solar radiation and control daylight penetration, hence create a considerable effect on the building’s energy performance. As energy conservation and efficiency are fundamental areas of focus in contemporary building design, the effect of …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 39–50 Read article
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Green Bye Laws : Bye laws used by development authorities under the Green scrutiny. A comparative study of a typical built fabric in Delhi NCR with Case study of Naya bans, an urban village in Noida
Abstract: Bye laws are the guidelines for urbanization in India. The policy vision behind bye laws creates equal opportunity for land ownership, within a development authority. This opportunity is projected through bye laws as per plot sizes and is regulated per unit area of land through restrictions on FAR, ground cover, parking, height restrictions and fire safety. Per capita, density and per square feet is the basis and it is regulated …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Reclaiming the Older Town Bazaar in Terms of Sustainable Solution: Walkability and Transit- oriented Development A case Study of Main Bazar Moga, Punjab
Abstract: The town bazaar is not only the shopping streets, but they bring down many memories, the core of the bazaar [Market] is what makes it charming, spontaneous, and chaotic. With growing Urbanization, the traffic amalgamation is increasing tremendously which is leading to the traffic and pedestrian conflictin the streets which once were pedestrian friendly. Main Bazaar is the largest bazaar spine which lies in the heart of the city Moga, …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Green Building Rating System (An Introduction and its Importance)
Abstract: When we talk about green building, we talk about how much a building is sustainable or green or what is the impact of the structure to the environment. So to know and evaluate a building to be green we need the green building rating systems “A 'green' building is a facility that, in itsdesign, construction, or administration, minimizes or eliminates negative effects, and can produce positive ones, on our environment …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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Transportation Management: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract: One of the major challenges facing metropolises today is the problem of urban transportation. The lack of strategic planning for urban transport systems, in addition to duplicating joint ventures in community infrastructure, also causes inconsistency between these systems, and may create numerous problems in Connect subsystems to each other. One of the most important concerns of metropolitan management is transportation management, in this regard, the context of sustainable transport development …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Reinvigorating the Ipseity of Historic Town: Savanur, Karnataka Student’s Perspective Resilient Urban Morphology
Abstract: Urban insert is not simply a passive reaction to change. Kevin lynch defines the expression of sensing the place through five factors that contributes towards making of a city. The exercise of documenting first expressions of a town from people point of view which not initiated into lynch theories would be a good assertion of whether and how the theory holds good for traditional Indian towns. This study focuses on …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 43–63 Read article
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EXPLORING SENSORY EXPERIENCE OF THE DUBAI CREEK
Abstract: Tourism is the fastest growing sector of the global economy and one of the key driving force of growth and development of the country. Current tourism literature highlights the sensory aspects of destinations is crucial to facilitate positive and memorable tourist experiences. The paper aims to investigate how tourists perceive, sense, think, and record their particular destination and also to understand how their feelings about that particular place have elicited …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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Neighbourhood Compatibility in Relation to Quality of life and Livability in Urban Areas
Abstract: In the last decades, there has been a significant increase in urbanization. According to the United Nations survey over 55% of the world live in urban areas.Since metropolitan regions are the epicentre of greater possibilities and living standards, there is a significant movement of individuals from ruralto urban areaswith increasing population in urban areas, challenges of better quality of life and livability of the residents are also inevitable. There are …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 43–54 Read article
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Evaluation of BRTS Service Quality Using User Preference
Abstract: India is one of the world’s fastest developing countries, with increased urbanization contributing to a rise in vehicle population in metropolitan areas. This scenario exacerbates several traffic issues such as congestion, air pollution, and decreased safety, necessitating a change in commuters from private to public transportation. In light of this, public transportation’s efficacy and service quality must be improved in order to give a superior alternative to private transportation. Operators …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–42 Read article
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Solid Waste Management in Tier II Indian Cities: A Case of Jammu City
Abstract: Indian cities are expanding at an enormous rate to meet the demand for built spaces, which is ever-increasing due to high increase in urban population and lead to development of different residential colonies on outskirts of cities. These residential colonies are mostly deprived of basic infrastructural facilities and have unhygienic and unhealthy living conditions and causes huge environmental degradation. Though, infrastructural facilities of major cities are upgraded under JNNURM but, …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Toilets, NBC and a Gendered Perspective
Abstract: The author examines the issue of embedded patriarchy in the norms and standards recommended by the National Building Code of India 2016 with specific reference to provisions for toilets for some public building selected for listing. It demonstrates how this list is incomplete and the consequences thereof in the public realm. Thereafter by analyzing the provision made for the selected buildings it points to aberrations which have continued over three …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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Industrial Revolution – A Transition for or Against Mission of Arts and Crafts Movement
Abstract: Art and Crafts movement began primarily as a search for authentic and meaningful styles as a reaction to the soulless machine-made production. The legendaries consider machine to be the root cause of reducing the role of artists and architects in the society. Industrial Revolution was a response to shift from labor intensive economy to capital intensive economy. Quantum production happened due to Industrial revolution, increasing socio economic conditions (Crawford, 1997). …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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The paradigm shift in design of residential building in post-covid-19 pandemic situation
Abstract: It has been experienced that building design is constantly evolving among the ongoing era, while the world slowly adapting to life in a pandemic. Architecture is being called upon to reshape our spaces. What might the future of design hold in the post-COVID era? Can building science help to reduce the risk of COVID 19 finding the balance between humans and nature? Discussing examples from the past how design has …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Analysing Material, form, and Aesthetics in the Façade of Casa Batllo
Abstract: Today as the trend of modernism continues, we can see a lot of naiveness in architecture. All the way people have been perpetuating towards the adoption of modern architectural trends. Here in this article, we are studying the oversight and importance of designing the building facades. The Building facade defines the feel of the overall building. The Building façade has a special role to play in light transmittance, acoustic performance …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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Prefer to Live in Color
Abstract: Aim of this paper is to enhance the importance of color while creating interior of any area. In details we are going to discuss about the color psychology, effects, and appearance. You're definitely interested in the most recent design trends and colour palettes if you& decorating any room in your house. Making the appropriate colour choices will make your house look beautiful. Because, just like your choice in clothing, furniture, …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–22 Read article