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202 articles for “Revolution.”
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Redefining Urban Living with the Interplay of Technology, Sustainability and Comfort
Abstract: Abstract: In embarking on this substantial research endeavor, our objective is to delve deeply into the realm of intelligent building systems, scrutinizing not just the individual components but the intricate interplay among various domains that collectively shape the modern architectural landscape. We're navigating through critical aspects such as lighting control, security measures, fire protection, health considerations, sustainable practices, and energy management with an unparalleled dedication to detail and insight. The …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Impact of Digital Twinning in the Retrofitting of Healthcare Infrastructure
Abstract: Abstract: Retrofitting healthcare facilities to suit the changing requirements and industry standards is a crucial endeavour. Against this background, integrating digital twinning technology has become a viable way to transform the retrofitting procedure. This study explores the significant influence of digital twinning on the renovation of healthcare facilities, illuminating the revolutionary possibilities of this creative strategy. Real-time observation, analysis, and simulation of a healthcare facility's structural and operational elements are …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Transforming Urban Landscapes: IoT Integration for Smart City Innovation
Abstract: Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT)-powered idea of "smart cities" is changing urban environments and fundamentally altering how cities operate. An overview of the Internet of Things' revolutionary potential in relation to smart cities is given in this abstract. Smart Cities are urban settings that use data, digital technology, and Internet of Things (IoT)-connected devices to improve productivity, sustainability, and the general well-being of its residents. The Internet of Things …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Applications of Building Information Modeling in Sustainability
Abstract: This paper aims to explore BIM (Building Information Modeling) applications in sustainable building constructions. Green business, green buildings and green is the buss word for developmental economics. In response to the global warming, the shortage of energy resources, and the challenges of environmental degradation, humans are trying to build low-carbon Eco-cities and to popularize low-carbon green buildings.Going green is a costlier process and requires strategic management from very basics of …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Urbanisation and its Effects on Water Bodies- A Case of Cooum River, Chennai
Abstract: Since the primitive era, the mankind has been attracted to watercourses, mainly because they provide drinking water and food. The natural landscape has been influenced by gradual economic, politics and social changes of humans constantly occurring in the world. Industrial Revolution has the biggest influence of all, which changed the ideology of nations towards the nature. Rapid urbanization and migration of population into the urban centers started to transform its …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–45 Read article
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How an Efficient and Optimal Use of Space Can Help in the Reduction of Costs
Abstract: An inflation of construction cost has been observed in the past consecutive years. Up to 15% increase occurs per annum because of the increasing cost of labour and building materials such as cement, bricks, steel, timber etc. Revolutionizing the traditional concepts of construction various new techniques need to be introduced which provide better structural strength while keeping the dead weighs much lower in comparison to a traditional building using various …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Organisational Structures
Abstract: The development of human society has involved people working together in organised groups to undertake many forms of activity. The emergence of the business organisation in England was triggered by the industrial revolution in where larger industrial approaches to undertaking work replaced the family and cottage industries that had previously been prevalent. A similar pattern was to take place in countries across the globe experiencing industrialisation. In these organisations groups …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Integrating the Rental Housing Market - In Metropolitan zones
Abstract: Since the evolution of the human era, the race has been constantly in search of integrating the necessities of life food, shelter, clothing as they are the principles needed for survival. The shelter evolved from its mother nature and has undergone various social changes that led to both boons and cons through the concepts of revolution and urbanization. The effects of urbanization leading to more migrational populations into urban centres …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Designing and Application of Prefabricated Structures in Building Construction Works
Abstract: Prefabricated structure; also popularly called Prefab or Precast, is an old concept that originated in the UK way back in 1837. Innovative engineering designing and the wide-ranging applications of the prefabricated structure has revolutionarised the realty industries at large world over, Among others, two broad areas using wide-ranging variants of prefab in the construction woks are building and bridges. Prefabricated construction is a new technique and is desirable for large-scale …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–26 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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Post-Independence Agricultural development in India
Abstract: India is a developing country and a land of agriculture. Here, agricultural is the main source of occupation for the growing population as well as the total income of the country. The agricultural sector has undergone through and has witnessed several developmental changes since independence. This includes a growth rate of 1 % before independence to nearly 4 % as of today. Here, is a brief scenario of the progress …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–21 Read article
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Sustainability in Precision Agriculture: Pest Management through Advanced Technologies
Abstract: Precision Agriculture (PA) is a cutting-edge field of modern agriculture that uses cutting-edge technologies to transform pest management strategies and promote sustainable agricultural systems. Precision agriculture serves the dual purposes of providing immediate pest control and advancing the larger objectives of resilient and sustainable agricultural systems by utilizing technology, data, and targeted strategies. Precision agriculture has the potential to significantly influence how agriculture develops in the future because of its …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 01–09 Read article
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Genetically Modified Crop Plants: A Review
Abstract: Genetically Modified (GM) crop plants have revolutionized agriculture by offering numerous benefits such as increased crop yields, enhanced resistance to pests and diseases, and improved tolerance to environmental stresses. This review delves into the advancements in biotechnology that have paved the way for the development and adoption of GM crop plants. The utilization of recombinant DNA technology, involving the transfer of desired genes into plant genomes, has enabled the creation …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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A Review on Challenges and Opportunities in Green Pharmacy
Abstract: The green chemistry revolution is providing an enormous number of challenges to those who practice chemistry in industry, education and research. With these challenges however, there are an equal number of opportunities to discover and apply new chemistry, to improve the economics of chemical manufacturing and to enhance the much-tarnished image of chemistry. After introducing the concept of new sustainable chemical technologies and also including a brief assessment of green …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Future Outlook of Green Chemistry
Abstract: Chemistry brought about medical revolution till about the middle of 20th century in which drugs and antibiotics were discovered. The world’s food supply also increased immensely due to the innovation of hybrid varieties, enhanced methods of agriculture, better seeds, and use of herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides. The quality of life on earth became much better due to the discovery of dyes, plastics, cosmetics and other materials. Soon, the ill …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Green Pharmacy - Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract: The green chemistry revolution is providing an enormous number of challenges to those who practice chemistry in industry, education and research. With these challenges however, there are an equal number of opportunities to discover and apply new chemistry, to improve the economics of chemical manufacturing and to enhance the much-tarnished image of chemistry. After introducing the concept of new sustainable chemical technologies and also including a brief assessment of green …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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ROLE OF GREEN CHEMISTRY IN OUR DAILY LIFE
Abstract: Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous substances. EPA's efforts to speed the adoption of this revolutionary and diverse discipline have led to significant environmental benefits, innovation and a strengthened economy. The beginning of green chemistry is considered as a response to the need to reduce the damage of the environment by man-made materials and the processes used to …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Sustainable Development through Less Carbon Emission
Abstract: As per World Resources Institute (1996) World’s population is around 7.04 billion and is expected to grow between 17.9 billion to 21.9 billion by 2050. In the same period, the global economy will grow four to five times in its present size, as a result, industrialized nations will need to reduce material through energy use and environmental degradation by more than 90 percent by 2050. Due to the advancement of …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Soil Pollution Leads to Environmental Degradation
Abstract: For the past thirty years, our environment has been degrading. Unwanted human activities are the principal source of environmental damage. Fuels were employed as a source of energy during the industrial revolution, causing environmental devastation. The root cause of environmental degradation is modern technological advancement. Urbanization, population growth, increased energy usage, and agricultural practises are all contributing to environmental changes. Plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms are all negatively affected by …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 41–45 Read article
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Health Impact of Pollutants
Abstract: With the advent of industrial revolution, there has been a sharp rise in the atmospheric pollution contaminating the natural surroundings and negatively affecting the day-to-day lifestyle of living beings. Pollution is caused by waste materials of different forms that are dumped randomly on open areas or released into water bodies. Huge quantities of wastes come from the industries effluents which are toxic and highly hazardous. These include wastes from pulp …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–2 Read article