International Journal of Urban Design and Development
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2024)
Table of contents
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Unveiling Hango’s Architectural Legacy: Sustainable Building Traditions Through a Community-Centric Approach
Abstract: Hango, an enchanting village nestled in the picturesque Hangrang valley near the Indian-Chinese border, occupies a remarkable position at an elevation of 15,000 feet in the Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh, India. This research paper introduces the distinctive architectural practices of Hango village, focusing on the materials sourcing and processing methods, construction techniques, and the challenges encountered in preserving these practices amidst the growing influence of modernization. Through extensive field …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Social Capital as a Predicting Indicator to Measure the Psychological Health Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Urban Societies in Pakistan.
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to adapt to massive changes in their lifestyles; from health to work and how they interact with everyone nearby they know. This study aims to investigate the psychological wellbeing-impacts of COVID-19 on social capital in Pakistan. Social capital means the social and cultural coherence (as a predicting indicator) in the society. This was a survey based study conducted in 5 major cities (Islamabad, Rawalpindi, …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Mixed use settlements in a metro city: Effects on people & context
Abstract: Mixed-use settlement is a building or a combination of buildings designed to functionally and physically integrate multiple uses such as commercial, institutional, recreational, and other uses along with residential uses. In such spaces, there are more opportunities for pedestrian activities due to the presence of a majority of the daily necessities at near distances. How public spaces are designed plays a significant role in affecting one’s mental state and sense …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 22–35 Read article
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Liminality and Urban Acceptance: A Case of Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi
Abstract: This paper recognizes liminality as an important urban phenomenon that has an impact on lived experiences in the city. Looking through the lens of liminality allows an incorporation of a multilayered and processual approach that recognizes the in betweenness and ambiguities in the urban. To do so, the Tibetans exile community settlement of Majnu ka Tilla in Delhi, identified to be in a state of permanent liminality that is embedded …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 36–46 Read article
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Literature of Green Architecture
Abstract: The term green architecture implies the use of environmental principles as the basis when designing buildings. In this perspective, the architecture of the future aims at synthesizing nature, technology, science, and even the imagination in the construction industry. The following paper explores green architecture on a generalized basis, which discusses its basic features, practices and the repercussions of green design on environmental sustainability. A key component of eco-architecture is to …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 47–53 Read article