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This book includes peer reviewed articles from the IIA International Research Conference 2024- Anveshan, held on 29 - 31 Aug, 2024 at Thiruvananthapuram, India. It highlights how indigenous/vernacular and traditional Asian architectural principles can be integrated with modern sustainable design practices. It also offers a historical perspective, with insights into the evolution of Asian architecture, with special reference to Indian architecture and their adaptation to various climates and environments. There is an emphasis on sustainability, with a focus on eco-friendly techniques and materials used in Asian architecture that are relevant to contemporary challenges. Case studies presenting real-world historical examples of successful sustainable projects inspired by Asian architectural wisdom will showcase an interdisciplinary approach, combining architecture with aspects of ecology, sociology, and cultural studies. The book explores how Asian architectural knowledge can contribute to creating buildings resilient towards to climate change effects. Discussions on technological integration demonstrate how traditional Asian techniques can be enhanced with cutting-edge sustainable technologies. The conclusion is one of global relevance of how Asian architectural principles can be adapted for use in different parts of the world.
List of contents
Great Market Streets of Maritime cities in India AComparative Spatial Reading of Historic Wholesale Markets of Valiyangadi and Bara Bazar.- Preserving Tribal Culture through Tribal Children Centric Design (TCCD) A Case Study of Ashram Shalas in Gadchiroli,MH,India.- The Making of Canoe Cults Maritime Voyages of North Malabar as a Cultural marker.- Laterite temple tanks of North Malabar documenting a continuing tradition of building community waterscapes A case of Vadakara.- Geometric Tapestry of the Lattice Screen Enclosure of the Mohammad Ghaus Tomb at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.- Temple Architecture in the Konkan Integrating Sustainability and Cultural Legacy.- Mapping the Heritage Tourism Potential in Thazhathangadi.- Finding A New Life Through Adaptive Reuse for The Old Railway Terminus Complex, Kochi, Kerala.- Cultural Heritage in Transition A Comparative Study of Adaptation Strategies Among The Indigenous Himalayan tribes in Chamoli and Pauri Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand.- Utilizing GIS for Crime Mapping to Identify Crime Hotspots in the Urban Context of Kerala.- Adaptable Housing for the Aged Population: Residences of Kumbanad, Kerala.- Culturally Sensitive Smart Street Interventions A Case of Pune.- Assessing the Relationship between Thermal Comfort and Occupant Behavior in Urban Public Parks A Case of Kanakakunnu.- Livable Streets The Pedestrian and Inclusive Mixed Land Use Neighbourhood Streets.- Relocating Village Communities Loss of Vernacular Architecture during Land Acquisition for Noida International Airport.- Assessing Levels of Happiness Among Architecture Students A Study at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Using the Subjective Happiness Scale and Identifying Optimal Happiness Activities.- Students’ Perception on Graduate Attributes of Architecture A Case of Kerala.- Investigating Learner Perceptions and the Effects of Meditation on Creative Task Performance in Basic Design Studio Analyzing students' selfassessment post intervention.- Framework for Assessment of Construction Workers’ Housing Conditions & Associated Health Hazards.-. Benefits of Using Adaptable and Convertible Furniture in Interior Spaces.- Multi method Approach to identify the Perception of safety in Urban Parks.- Investigating neighbourhood sustainability in a rapidly growing metropolitan area using the five principles of UN Habitat Case of Ayyappa society in Madhapur, Hyderabad.- From Aesthetic Obsessions to Gentler Designs: Deciphering ‘Venustas’ in Architecture.- Exploring the Role of Insurgent Public Streets in the Urban Realm.-. Dynamics of Urban Design in Historic Cities Analysing Trends, Gaps, and Inter disciplinary Perspectives.
About the author
Dr. Shilpa Sharma is the Head of Department and Professor at the Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture, Mumbai University. She has been practising and teaching in the field of architecture and design for over three decades. Her work on Architectural Requirements of Dance Performances in Hindu Temples in India, awarded a PhD from the RTM Nagpur University. She is currently a member of the Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects (JIIA) and the Chairperson of the IIA Board of Education and Examination, and of the IIA Research and Development Committee. She is a member of the Board of Studies of the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Dr. Binumol Tom is a renowned academician as well as an architect with over 28 years of experience. She obtained her PhD from SPA, JNTU, Hyderabad, and holds a Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute, UK. Her expertise lies in architectural conservation, and she has worked on prestigious projects like the conservation of the British Residency at Osmania University Campus, Koti, the preparation of Architectural guidelines for Alleppey, the conservation of mural paintings, and documentation of heritage pan India. She has delivered lectures at various national and international forums and continues to inspire students as a professor in the Department of Architecture at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology.
Prof. Vinit Mirkar is Principal at the Indian Education Society’s (IES) College of Architecture, Mumbai University. He has been involved in both, the education and the practice of architecture for nearly three decades. He is currently pursuing PhD on Evolution of Vernacular Architecture of Konkan Region: Case study of Ratnagiri District from Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. He also holds a Post-graduate Diploma in Environmental Architecture. He is Chairperson of the IIA Publication Board and Editor of the Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects (JIIA) and also co-chairs the IIA Board of Education and Examination, and the IIA Research and Development Committee. He has been a Member Representative from IIA on the ARCASIA Committee for Architectural Education (ACAE). He is, at present, the General Secretary of the Maharashtra Association of Schools of Architecture(MASA). He has been a member of Boards of Studies for architecture in various universities of Maharashtra.
Summary
Great Market Streets of Maritime cities in India: AComparative Spatial Reading of Historic Wholesale Markets of Valiyangadi and Bara Bazar.- Preserving Tribal Culture through Tribal Children Centric Design (TCCD): A Case Study of Ashram Shalas in Gadchiroli,MH,India.- The Making of Canoe Cults: Maritime Voyages of North Malabar as a Cultural marker.
