School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi

About: School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi is a education organization based out in New Delhi, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Smart city. The organization has 278 authors who have published 347 publications receiving 1665 citations.

Impact of British Raj on the Education System in India: The Process of Modernization in the Princely States of India – The case of Mohindra College, Patiala

Abstract: British rule is said to have been responsible for the modernization witnessed in the Indian civilization. The impact of this process was quiet evident from the changes adopted by the Indians in their life style, thinking processes, attires, food and education. Besides the advancements made in the spheres of roads, transports, postal services etc, their rule acted as a significant period of transition from the indigenous style of education to western education. The foundations were laid by the East India Company and the Christian Missionaries to employ Indians for administrative tasks as well as to serve their political, economical and colonial interests. Originally the access to education was limited to the royal families, as the British were of the opinion that Indians could become aware of their rights and positions and protest against their Raj posing a threat to the British establishment in India. Lord Curzon’s efforts in the 20th century gave way to spread of higher education within the masses and channelized Indian education system. However the rulers of the Princely States in of India who were granted autonomy by the British to manage their own kingdoms acted as major agents to undertake the social and educational reforms within their territories. With the spread of education from elementary to higher levels, many new schools, universities and other institutions were developed during this period which are symbols of educational advancement as well as hold high architectural merit. Patiala, aprime princely state is a well known academic centre also important for its rich culture since the British Raj. Education in Patiala originated under the Maharajas with the opening of the school of languages in 1860A.D. With the introduction of Mahindra College (the first Degree College in a city) in 1870, became came an important educational centre. It was the only college between Delhi and Lahore for a long time that promoted contemporary higher learning in Northern India. The historic college building represents an aesthetic mix of regional interpretation of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Later on many educational institutes catering to medical facilities, sports education etc. was set up in this princely state. This paper is thus an attempt to explore the education reforms during the British Raj, the changes that happened and their triggers. It also brings out reforms initiated in Princely States specifically Patiala as a seat of learning and a detailed study of the Mohindra College, Patiala, that represents an excellent example of educational institutions developed during the 19th century. The present study was done as a part of an academic project undertaken during Masters of Architecture under the able guidance of Prof Kiran Joshi.. Search Keywords for This Page: Impact of british education in india, Impact of english education in india, Impact of british education in india pdf, The impact of british education in india, Education system in india during british period, Discuss the negative and positive impact of british education in india, Modernization in education system, What are the impact of british education in india, Education in british india, British education system in india, British education in india, Impact of western education in india, Education and british rule, Impact of british rule in india, Patiala princely state, Impact of modernization on education, Education in india during british rule, Impact of macaulay's minute on indian education, Education system in india during british period pdf, Education in india before british rule, Phulkian states, Education reforms in british india, What were the impact of british education in india, Education system in india before british rule, Princely states of Punjab

Energy efficiency in buildings

Abstract: An energy-efficient building creates comfortable living conditions inside the dwelling with the least possible amount of energy consumption maximizing efficiency in use of resources. Measures to make a building energy-efficient encompass the building’s entire lifecycle: the construction process itself, going into the operation maintenance cycle and demolition phases of the building. An energy-efficient building keeps the building fully functional and thermally comfortable for its occupants as well. With the cost of energy increasing and the energy crisis being an imminent reality, the need to provide energy-efficient building designs becomes more important. As per energy statistics data obtained for 2017 for India from the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, buildings account for the second-highest consumption of energy after industries. An energy-efficient building balances all aspects of energy use in a building by providing an optimized mix of passive solar–design strategies, energy-efficient equipment, and renewable sources of energy.

International Collaborative Research: Smart Metropolitan Regional Development: Economic and Spatial Design Strategies and Conclusions of Cities Case Studies

Abstract: This chapter has two parts. In the first part, the organizational details of the international research collaborative project “Smart Metropolitan Regional Development: Economic and Spatial Design Strategies” is discussed, in the second part are presented in consultation with the team leaders of the city study, and their general conclusions of the study.

Green Infrastructure as a Tool for Improving Livability of Area Based Development Projects Under Smart City Mission

Abstract: Smart cities concept for sustainable urban development became prevalent in India with the introduction of the ‘smart city mission’ by the Government in 2015 to make cities more livable and sustainable at the same time. In light of ambitious missions such as ‘Smart cities’, many cities are aiming to improve livability to provide a better quality of life and day-to-day conveniences to the citizens. A methodological approach for consideration of ‘benefits offered by green infrastructure’ is required in spatial planning so as to better integrate nature-based solutions into the decision-making process. Many projects have been initiated under various categories. Some of the small-scale projects have already been implemented whereas large-scale projects such as ‘Area Based Development’ (ABD) are in the process of getting implemented. This paper is part of an ongoing project on ‘Climate Informed Environmental Planning for smart cities’. The primary focus of the project is to integrate water bodies and green spaces in spatial planning to address the concerns related to climate change. An attempt has been made to understand the vulnerability of the city to climate change impacts and propose an alternative spatial planning approach using ‘green infrastructure’ as a nature-based solution for the ABD area under Smart City Mission. ArcGIS software was used extensively for both analyses of existing conditions of the site with respect to the broader context of the city as well as preparation of thematic maps. The primary survey was conducted to verify the ground conditions and computation of the carbon sequestration potential of the site. An interconnected network of green spaces and water bodies is proposed whereas built-up spaces as per the requirement of the mission are integrated into the plan as infill. The methodology adopted helps in addressing: first, the mitigation and adaptation to the impacts of climate change; second, elaborates the consideration of green infrastructure as a tool for sustainable water management. It would help in not only addressing the mitigation and adaptation to impacts of climate change but would also improve the livability of upcoming development projects.