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“Role of Selecting Active Fire Protection Systems for Industrial Warehouses”
Abstract: Selecting the right Active Fire Protection (AFP) systems for industrial warehouses is crucial for protecting employees, assets, and the surrounding community from the devastating effects of fires. AFP systems are designed to detect and suppress fires or provide a means of egress during an emergency. They encompass systems inclusive of fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and the smoke control systems. Detection systems play a critical role in active fire protection by …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE APPLICATION OF TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS – CASE STUDY OF OUTER RING ROAD AND POONAMALLE HIGH ROAD (HERITAGE BUILDINGS), CHENNAI
Abstract: The term "Transfer of development rights" (TDR) means making a certain amount of additional built-up area available in lieu of the area that the landowner has given up or surrendered, so that allowing him to use the extra built-up area himself or transfer it to another party in need of the extra built-up area for an agreed fee. The Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) is one of the tool that …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Earthquake relief shelters: A Review of Impact and design strategies on affected communities.
Abstract: A lot of earthquakes occurred worldwide, but people are unaware of how to cope with them. Finding an appropriate emergency shelter location for disaster victims is one of the most crucial factors in disaster response. This research paper aims to review the impact of earthquake disasters on communities, infrastructure, and the environment. Four assessment criteria—optimization objective, decision variable, technique, and victim identification—were discovered through preliminary literature analysis. To fulfill the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–32 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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Built Heritage at Menace
Abstract: This paper intends merely to focus on the heritage buildings, which is a part of the tangible cultural heritage. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role that built cultural heritage can play within sustainable urban development. It will also look on some conservation issues that may arise while defining the significance and values of the heritage areas. Finally it will provide some basic management & maintenance guidelines …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 35–39 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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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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Green Roofing Materials in Vernacular Residential Buildings: Case Study in Kashan, Iran
Abstract: Negative impacts on the environment have been increased due to the human activities including usage of improper materials in buildings. As a solution, green materials, which are suitable for environment, can be used in the buildings. Roofing materials play a significant role in sustainability issues. They can provide environmental advantages if the materials meet the green criteria. The master builders in the past, considered the sustainability criteria in their constructions. …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 33–43 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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Bridging Between City and the River: Case of Tawi Riverfront, Jammu City
Abstract: City space purposes actively to influence socio-cultural methods, identities and, indeed, the ways in which the city itself is represented. In the city, a space could transform to be as place, through human experience of a space which can be instinctive, bodily and immediate. Rivers had vision in motion as a way to show active processes in its flowing slowly, which are simply restrained in time and the life of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–34 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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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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Effect of Groundnut Shell Ash Lime on Characteristics of Soil
Abstract: Soil is one of the foremost commonly encountered materials in engineering. However black cotton soils are excellent for agriculture purpose, they are not so good for laying durable roads and construction of buildings. Soil stabilization is additionally how to treat a soil to wish care of, alter or improve the performance of soil. A test examination is apportioned to ascertain the effect of Ground Nut Shell Ash mixed with Lime …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Guruthara: Inheritance of Indian Martial Arts
Abstract: Martial arts is a product of deep socio-cultural transformation. Its origin story goes backward to the pre-historic times where certain people strengthened their fighting instincts to safe guard there people from potential threat and as we started building settlements during agricultural revolution around 10000 BC, the system of fighting progressed. In Ancient and medieval times in India, Martial arts was a fundamental art to study and practiced by many classes …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–60 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