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28 articles for “Economic landscape”
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Building a New Foundation: The Impact of RERA on India's Economic Landscape
Abstract: On the day it took effect in India in 2016, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) caused a stir in the country's economic politics. Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) looks to regulate the industry, ensure transparency, protect home buyers’ interests and improve investor confidence. This has resulted in increased consumer trust since homebuyers are able to access reliable information, and recourse mechanisms in case of disputes. RERA's provisions …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Driving Sustainable Growth in Tech Startups through the Integration of Sustainable Development Goal 9
Abstract: Sustainable Development Goal 9 focuses on developing robust infrastructure, advancing inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and promoting innovation. It emphasizes that a strong infrastructure foundation is essential for economic progress, technological growth, and community well-being. By focusing on sustainable practices, SDG 9 encourages industries to adopt environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable production methods. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of research and development as key drivers of innovation, enabling countries to enhance …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Future-Ready Living: Energy Self-Sufficient Housing for Bharat’s Sustainability Goals
Abstract: Abstract The rapid urbanization of Bharat presents a critical need for sustainable, self-sufficient housing models that tackle the challenges of resource consumption, energy dependency, and environmental impact. This research explores unique design interventions aimed at creating energy-efficient, self-sustaining housing societies tailored to the goals of Bharat 2047. By integrating principles of passive design, renewable energy technologies, and water conservation systems, the study proposes a holistic architectural approach to promote ecological …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 55–78 Read article
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Innovations in Landscape Architecture and Urban Designing
Abstract: Urbanization has become a worldwide phenomenon after the second half of the last century. Today more than half of the world population lives in urban environments. According to the World Bank data, 51% percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas as of 2010 (http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.U RB.TOTL.IN.ZS/countries/1W?display=gr aph). Urbanization is a complex and multidimensional concept with its spatial, ecological, economic, social and cultural aspects. While urbanization is widely accepted as …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–15 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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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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Cultural Landscapes and Sustainability: Investigating the Linkages and Relevance
Abstract: Cultural landscapes as defined by UNESCO are combined works of nature and humankind as they express a close relation between humans and the landscapes around them. To reveal and sustain the great diversity of the interactions between humans and their environment, to protect living traditional cultures and preserve the traces of those which have disappeared, these sites, called cultural landscapes, have been inscribed on the World Heritage List. Conservation of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 38–41 Read article
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Heritage-Sensitive Redevelopment of Bhuleshwar,Mumbai: A Sustainable Urban Development Approach
Abstract: Bhuleshwar, one of the oldest commercial precincts in South Mumbai, represents a unique urban landscape where traditional markets, religious institutions, historic architecture, and craft-based economies coexist within a dense mixed-use environment. Renowned for its imitation jewellery trade, flower markets, textile shops, and temple precincts, the area serves as an important cultural and economic hub. However, rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, overcrowding, traffic congestion, deteriorating building conditions, inadequate sanitation, and redevelopment pressures …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Tracing the Trajectory: The Evolution of Interior Design in Indian Kitchens
Abstract: Abstract: This research delves into the historical progression and contemporary manifestations of interiordesign within Indian kitchens, tracing a comprehensive timeline from antiquity to the present day. The kitchen, an integral space in Indian households, has undergone a remarkable transformation, influenced by cultural practices, technological advancements, and socio-economic dynamics. The journey commences with ancient Indian civilizations, where kitchens were rudimentary spaces closely intertwined with daily rituals and culinary traditions. The architectural …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 43–58 Read article
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An Overview of Traditional Architecture in Ethiopia
Abstract: Traditional architecture appears from survival strategies that utilize available resources, developed over generations by ethnic communities worldwide without the need for expert guidance. It encompasses buildings constructed using local knowledge, technology, and craftsmanship, utilizing materials readily available in the area while also ensuring comfort for the inhabitants. As such, traditional architecture is closely linked to the geography, climate, terrain, and the cultural and socio-economic contexts of various regions within a …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–36 Read article
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Introspection of Hill Tourism for Sustainable Development A Situation Analysis in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Hill tourism has the high potential to stimulate the economic growth and social change impact. Hilly regions attracts more tourists to multi destinations for varied reasons including scenic beauty, climate, tranquil environment, wildlife sanctuaries, unique landscapes, local culture and heritage and unique opportunity to experience the adventure trill in awe inspiring terrain. Uttarkashi district lying in the Garhwal region of northern state of Uttarakhand offers unique destinations of Hindu pilgrimage …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Cosmopolitically Approaching the Heritage Discourse in the Global South: A Relational Exploration of the Nepalese Bhailakha Procession’s Mutability and Mobility
Abstract: The historic urban landscape paradigm understands cities as evolving phenomena, aligning the intangible cultural heritage perspective with the discourse on sustainable urban development. It recognizes the crucial role of collective custodianship in preserving cultural diversity. Tourism-focused, reductionist policies prioritizing economic development in cities of the Global South affected by rampant globalization profoundly challenge heritage resilience. This paper seeks to advance the discussion about sustainable development of social and cultural capital …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems: A Pathway for Rural Electrification and Energy Equity
Abstract: With a growing trend toward decentralized renewable energy (DRE) systems, the global energy landscape is changing dramatically. These systems have emerged as a viable solution to address two critical global challenges: rural electrification and energy equity. Reliable power is unavailable to millions of people, especially in rural and underdeveloped areas, which impairs economic development, healthcare, education, and general quality of life. Decentralized renewable energy systems offer a sustainable, cost-effective, and …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Re-Designing Spaces Under Elevated Roads
Abstract: The rapid expansion of elevated road networks in Indian metropolitan cities has significantly improved urban mobility while simultaneously creating extensive underutilized spaces beneath flyovers and elevated corridors. In Mumbai, these under-elevated spaces frequently remain neglected, poorly illuminated, and socially disconnected, often becoming locations for debris dumping, illegal parking, informal encroachments, and unsafe activities. Despite several beautification initiatives, including landscaped gardens, public art installations, and pedestrian walkways, many interventions fail to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Sustainable Urban Landscape Planning: A Search for the Waterway Connection Possibilities around the Periphery of Dhaka City
Abstract: Dhaka is dying for its lost connections of water bodies once that was its natural setting. As a result, it’s suffering from water logging in monsoon and lowering of ground water at a same time. Relationship and possibility between lost nature and existing contaminated environment by controlling the rapid urbanization is the expected the aim of this study. Sustainable urban landscape could be a possible solution. It is such thought, …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–52 Read article
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Liberty Food Processing & Refrigeration Facility at Robeson County, NC – A Development for the Lumbee Tribe
Abstract: This report examines the viability, financial forecasting, and execution plan for the Liberty Food Processing and Refrigeration Facility Project at Robeson County, NC for the Lumbee Tribe, and other local groups. The aim is to assist local farmers by enhancing the appeal of their produce through effective packaging. Additionally, the project seeks to promote Lumbee Tribe cuisine by marketing freshly prepared meals and sharing traditional recipes, thereby highlighting the local …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–24 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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Energy Transition for Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia: Renewable Energy Growth and Emission Reduction
Abstract: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is undergoing a major shift toward sustainability under Vision 2030, targeting 58.7 GW of renewable energy (RE) by 2030 and major green hydrogen projects, such as NEOM’s 4 GW plant, to cut oil use by 500,000 barrels daily and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of KSA’s energy transition, assessing the energy landscape, RE development, environmental impacts, and climate …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–70 Read article
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Exploring Watersheds: Assessing Drainage Basin Characteristics and Management Approaches for Channel and Overland Flows
Abstract: Abstract: A watershed also known as a drainage basin or catchment area, constitutes a fundamental hydrological unit encompassing a delineated land surface from which all runoff converges into a common drainage system, channel, or water body. Recognized as vital frameworks for resource assessment and sustainable development planning, watersheds epitomize the intricate interplay between land and water resources, offering optimal synergies for holistic management approaches. This paper embarks on a comprehensive …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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A Survey on Hydrogen Storage System using Alloys
Abstract: The transition to a carbon-neutral energy landscape hinges on the ability to store hydrogen safely, densely, and reversibly. While high-pressure tanks and cryogenic vessels dominate today’s infrastructure, solid-state storage in metallic alloys offers a compelling alternative by marrying high gravimetric capacity with intrinsic safety. This work presents a systematic investigation of a family of reversible hydrogen-absorbing alloys—principally Mg-based intermetallics (Mg₂Ni, Mg-Fe-Mn) and Ti-V-based Laves phases (TiFe, Ti₁₋ₓMnₓV₂) – engineered through …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–19 Read article