Essays about: "building india"

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  1. 21. WasteLess Musings- A sensitive approach to Urban Renewal in Chennai, India

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Parvaty Balagopal; [2018]
    Keywords : Sustainable urban design; slum upgrade; urban renewal; waste management; architecture from waste; flood management; low cost materials; recycling; incremental; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The city of Chennai evolved around the river, Cooum. The river supports irrigation to agricultural fields in the north and supplies water to the city of Chennai. It also acts as a major flood carrier for the city. Before the 1960s, the river was clean and used for activities such as bathing, boating and fishing. READ MORE

  3. 22. An Alternative Plan for the Re-development of the Kathputli Colony, New Delhi

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Andre Kullmar; [2018]
    Keywords : Arkitektur; Stadsplanering; Indien;

    Abstract : This project is an alternative urban design scheme for the re-development of the Kathputli Colony in New Delhi, India. The Colony, approximately half the size of Gamla Stan, is located 30 minutes west of the City Centre and consist of a myriad of improvised dwellings. READ MORE

  4. 23. Home is where the Earth is : exploring the adoption of vernacular architecture in urban housing in India

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Neha Satheesan; [2017]
    Keywords : sustainable transition; social practice; urban housing; sustainability science; vernacular architecture; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : India has yet to build 70% of the buildings that will exist in 2030. The housing industry in India has been growing rapidly in an effort to keep up with increasing urbanization, population growth and aspirational consumption. READ MORE

  5. 24. Indian nurses' experiences of caring for women exposed to gender-based violence : A qualitative study

    University essay from Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Laura Verina; Nicklas Wallin; [2017]
    Keywords : Gender-based violence; India; Nurses; Experiences; Caring; Könsrelaterat våld; Indien; Sjuksköterskor; Upplevelser; Vårda;

    Abstract : Background: Men’s violence against women is a serious and extensive problem in the Indian society that affects the lives of these women entirely. The level of violence against women occur independent from all classes and ages. The estimated number of unknown cases is high and the uncertainty regarding number of victims is large. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Impact of Family Ownership on Firm Performance: An Empirical Study based on Indian Publicly Listed Firms

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Aatman Ajmera; Abhilash Badami; [2016]
    Keywords : Family ownership; Corporate Governance; Performance Measurement; Stock Price Return;

    Abstract : There have been several studies in developed markets which state that the long-term stock performance of family owned firms is far superior to that of non-family owned firms. The reasons often cited for this phenomenon are that family owners have a long-term horizon, a goal of building a legacy company and prudent investments in projects which are not biased by short term incentives. READ MORE