Published on December 16, 2023 Ahmedabad : A conventional approach to a plot development for a single dwelling could be a construction in the middle or one side of the plot. But what if the plan is ‘deconstructed’ and living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc. are separated with an open space in the middle?“The plan worked … Continue reading Experts discuss sustainable architecture
ʻMixed-mode ventilation way forward for cooling solutionsʼ
Published on December 15, 2023 Ahmedabad: The year 2023 is poised to be the hottest in context of post-industrialaverage temperatures. Estimates put the rise at about 1.5 degrees Celsius fromJanuary to November, surpassing 2016 figures. By 2060, this number is expected totouch 2 degrees if carbon emissions continue at current levels.In this context, speakers at … Continue reading ʻMixed-mode ventilation way forward for cooling solutionsʼ
In 8 yrs, pvt vehicle registrations up 46%
Published on December 4, 2023 Ahmedabad: If you find yourself more stationary on city roads than in motion, especially during peak hours, then you are not alone. Since 2015, there has been a 46% rise in registration of private vehicles with the regional transport offices in the city. In contrast, the rise in public transport … Continue reading In 8 yrs, pvt vehicle registrations up 46%
49% of working population in city’s west has salaried work: Study
Published on November 29, 2023 Ahmedabad: About half the working population in western city areas is engaged in salaried work, indicated analysis of the students of Faculty of Planning at the Cept University. The students, part of City Studio, have displayed their work at the ongoing Cept Winter Exhibition. The study, analysis of more than … Continue reading 49% of working population in city’s west has salaried work: Study
Heritage revival: Wooden mosque preserved in 3D
Published on November 21, 2023 AHMEDABAD: In India's first Unesco World Heritage City, renowned for its stunning stone mosques, a charming mosque near Tankshal ni Pol is drawing the attention of conservation architects. Constructed from timber, this rare Mughal-era structure has undergone significant restoration under the collaborative efforts of the Centre for Heritage Conservation (CHC) … Continue reading Heritage revival: Wooden mosque preserved in 3D
Testing timber of wooden architectural heritage of Gujarat
Published on April 12, 2023 AHMEDABAD: A team from the Centre for Heritage Conservation (CHC) at CEPT University has embarked on an 18-month project to document 60-odd wooden structures across the state both through drawings and 3D mapping techniques to put the state's architectural heritage on a global map. Prof Jigna Desai, centre head and … Continue reading Testing timber of wooden architectural heritage of Gujarat
Ahmedabad: 28% footpaths encroached on by parking, says Cept study
Published on July 16, 2021 AHMEDABAD: A study carried out by Cept University on city roads revealed that only 252km of the city’s road network has footpaths, which is 15% of the total length. Of the total, about 71km or 28% cannot be used by pedestrians as the pavement is blocked by on-road parking. The … Continue reading Ahmedabad: 28% footpaths encroached on by parking, says Cept study
Ahmedabad: Study suggests extension of existing AMTS, BRTS routes
Published on July 14, 2021 AHMEDABAD: With addition of metro route in upcoming years, Ahmedabad would have three public transport modes - AMTS, BRTS and metro. The student projects, displayed as part of Summer Exhibition at CEPT University tried to address the issue of transport management. As part of the strategic plan for urban transport … Continue reading Ahmedabad: Study suggests extension of existing AMTS, BRTS routes
Only 12% of Ahmedabad uses public transport, says study
Published on July 14, 2021 AHMEDABAD: How many Amdavadis hail public transport --the good old AMTS bus, the hyped BRT or the promising metro operational on a limited stretch -- as their mode of travel? A study carried out by CEPT University students revealed that the number is merely 12%. Against this, 27%, which is … Continue reading Only 12% of Ahmedabad uses public transport, says study
When furniture tells stories of the land, its people
Published on May 03, 2021 DholioTakhtSarpozSandookKothlioBasni Ahmedabad: What can a piece of furniture tell? A lot, if you have ears to listen to them. And that’s exactly what a team of researchers did when they embarked on the six-year long journey traversing Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab to document ‘vernacular’ furniture of north-west India. The … Continue reading When furniture tells stories of the land, its people
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