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8 articles for “open concept living”
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Innovative Strategies for Luxury Home Interiors
Abstract: Modern luxury interiors go beyond traditional aesthetics, introducing innovative strategies that focus on personalization, functionality, and sustainability. Today’s luxury home designs cater to a discerning clientele who value both sophistication and practical, everyday usability. The use of smart technology has become paramount, allowing for seamless automation in lighting, temperature control, and security systems, which enhances convenience and elevates the living experience. Sustainability is now a core element in luxury design, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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IoT Based Smart Mirror
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed our lives by seamlessly linking physical objects to thedigital world. From smartphones to everyday devices, the concept of IoT continues to evolve, openingnew frontiers in technology. One intriguing application is the development of smart mirrors, whichcombine the traditional functionality of a mirror with the ability to display real-time information. Inthis research project, a smart mirror from scratch using a Raspberry Pi was designed …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–20 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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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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Innovations in Designing Smart Cities as Living Labs
Abstract: Now-a-days cities are complex, networked and regularly changing social ecosystems, transformed and shaped through the interaction between different interests and ambitions. Ensuring employment, sustainable development, inclusion and quality of life are important concerns. Infrastructures of cities, addressing these concerns, comprise a diversity of services such as healthcare, energy, education, environmental management, transportation and mobility, public safety. Day by day these services are enabled by broadband infrastructures, wireless sensor networks, Internet-based …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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The Efficacy of Public Realms in Indian Context
Abstract: Public realms are defined as places that are open or accessible to the general people. Roads, footpaths, courtyards, green parks, and ghats are typically considered public spaces. The beginning and completion period for any task is a tedious interaction with the public. Most of these kinds of spaces are usually designed keeping human psychology in mind as they contribute to the city fabric and enhance the user’s experience. Without these …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 49–59 Read article
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Review of Elements Required for Habitation on Planet Mars
Abstract: The goal of the current paper is to explore the options and concepts regarding habitation on the planet Mars. The exploration and colonization of the universe, possible with contemporary technologies, are the reason to conduct scientific researches in the different fields of science and engineering. In the near future (2026–2030), organizations like ‘Space X’ plan to send human beings on Mars. This opens up a huge demand for the livable …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Liquid Architecture: Cultural Narratives, Spatial Metaphors, and the Evolution of Fluid Form
Abstract: Liquid architecture represents a fundamental rethinking of architectural space, moving away from the long-standing assumption that buildings must be static, permanent, and formally fixed. Rather than understanding architecture as an object defined by rigid boundaries and stable geometry, liquid architecture proposes space as a fluid condition shaped by movement, atmosphere, perception, and cultural meaning. Rooted in cultural theory, phenomenology, and spatial anthropology, this approach views architecture as an evolving narrative …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article