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Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) on the river Narmada in the Gujarat state of India is an icon of water resources development and is one of the most studies water resources project in the world. It has a long and interesting, yet sometimes controversial history of over 50 years during which is has faced many hurdles. However, the project is now in its final stages. Present publication (in 3 vols.) is a compilation of over 30 papers specially written by pioneer ...
Since the inception of this program in 2007, a few recurring themes. and central to architecture have emerged, incitting interesting debates and generating mixed responses.
Some the persistent concerns have been with regard to the perceptible gap between theory and practice. Can a better dialogue be established between academic and professional world? What informs design? What is the source of expression and symbolism - tradition and craft or machine? How does ...
This publication offers a study of climatic disorders with the focus on Asia-Pacific island nations with developing economies that are strongly impacted by climatic change in terms of hurricanes, tropical cyclones, flash floods and droughts. It showcases multi stakeholders’ responses to climatic disorders who act locally under specific circumstances. It analyses the factors influencing stakeholder responses to the disasters, citing empirical evidences from ...