Category Archives: Urban Studies

Green Belts in Indian Cities

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Urban green belts are considered the lungs of the cities as they act as a sink for some of the harmful gases released by vehicles and industries operating in the city area. Whether sprawling over a large area or a … Continue reading →

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Intelligent Technologies Hold Key To Greener Buildings

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

A new debate is a brewing in green-building circles as architects, engineers and designers consider what it means to incorporate intelligent-building elements into sustainable, “green” structures. Since taking off in the early 2000s, the green building movement has made great … Continue reading →

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Urban Wetlands in India

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Through the ages, urban wetlands have been the lifeline of most cities in India. They were preserved and looked after by the people as their main source of water supply for drinking and irrigation. These wetlands are found all over … Continue reading →

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Night-time temperatures could rise above 25C because of climate change

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The number of sweltering nights when the temperature in cities stays above 20C (68F) and the elderly become vulnerable to heat exhaustion will increase fivefold because of climate change, a Met Office study has found. read here

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