Category Archives: Urban Footprint

Urban Planning in India: A Perspective

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

Urban Planning is not New. It was there in Mesopotamia. It was there in Indus Valley.It was there in Chanakya’s Writings. Where there were cities there was planning. The planning was the result of realities of the times.Now it is … Continue reading →

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Growth of Commuter Settlements

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Rashid Faridi
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Humanscapes : Rethinking Human Habitation in Puducherry

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Rashid Faridi
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Arcology : A Sustainable Perspective in Urban Design

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

Arcology is the fusion of architecture with ecology, a comprehensive urban perspective. As organisms evolve, they increase in complexity and become a more compact system. A city should similarly evolve, functioning as a living system. Architecture and ecology are integral processes capable … Continue reading →

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