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COVER STORY : Urban Biodiversity Conservation
Green Architecture
Biodiversity of urban area is reflected in a greater number of species than in a comparably sized area of more homogeneous non-urban use. Urban bio diversity is enhanced by successful
hybridization and deliberate introduction. Any consideration of the urban ecosystem should be able to identify the area, form and pattern that support a particular diversity.
Highlights An attempt to view human settlements as habitats or ecosystems identifies the critical role played by the natural resource base to sustain the human population. The various physical, biological, and chemical components (i.e. land, air, water, vegetation, animals, etc.) collectively contribute in regulating water availability, controlling climate, improving air quality, enhancing aesthetic potential etc. These resources can be termed as the ecological infrastructure of the settlement.
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Architectural Conservation
Architectural Conservation
Conservation is the action taken to prevent decay. It embraces all acts that...
Architecture
Architectural
The word implies pleasing and agreeable environment. Amenity includes attractive...
Environmental Planning
Environmental Planning
Levels of atmospheric contamination by specific pollutants or under laws or...
Housing
Housing
A building generally of several stories containing a number of separate dwellings...
Landscape Architecture
Landscapes Architecture
Plants, which have special structure to climb on supports, are defined as climbers...
Regional Planning
Regional Planning
It is a geographical area, which displays a certain functional coherence such as cities...
Transport Planning
Transport Planning
Access The pedestrian/ Vehicle linkages from the site to/ from existing or planned...
Urban Planning
Urban Planning
The Central Business District is the focus of intra-city transport routes, having the maximum...
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