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The Transformation of Aesthetics in Architecture from Traditional to Modern Architecture: A case study of the Yoruba (southwestern) region of Nigeria

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2016
Nigeria

Aesthetics is the philosophical study of art and natural beauty and it is indicated by the feelings of pleasure or displeasure which comes from visual and aural elements and artefacts Hence aesthetics depends on the animate or inanimate organization which can be perceived either subjectively or objectively This aesthetic element is uniquely present in the traditional buildings and modern buildings of the southwestern part of Nigeria This study is set out to evaluate and bring into limelight the aesthetic characteristics of traditional buildings and that of the modern buildings how one style

Disaster Vulnerability Assessment of Low-Cost Houses in Java Island

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2022
Global

Among all of the Indonesian islands Java poses the highest risk for all types of disasters making it a significant threat to lowcost houses due to its high population vulnerability The objective is to enhance comprehension of it by conducting a building typology analysis concerning various natural hazards risks The methodology consists of 10 sample houses field observation AutoCAD drawing literature analysis and built environment expert interviews The results developed four categories of houses emphasising brick or timber walls with a combination of clay tile or zinc roofs Related to disast

The Role of Home Gardens in Developing Cities for Improving Workers' Psychological Conditions

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2021
Indonesia

During the lockdown period people were restricted from doing many things particularly activities outside the home putting strain on psychological circumstances This study intends to demonstrate that providing a home garden to improve the psychological state of the workers community may alleviate the challenges of access to green open space in city settings This study investigates the psychological state of employees and the impact of home gardens on the psychological state of workers in numerous cities in Indonesia during the pandemic The survey was carried out utilising the Snowball sampli

Sustainability in Historic Urban Environments: Effect of gentrification in the process of sustainable urban revitalization

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2016
Global

Considering the threedimensional process of sustainability physical economical and social the aim of conservation for making historic urban environment sustainable should be matched with these dimensions Therefore earlier conservation policies have progressed from a simple and restrictive concern with preservation to an increased concern for revitalization and enhancement This means a physical revitalization may be shortlived and unsustained Within the process of revitalization historic environments become the main locations of gentrification induced by urban revitalization which may involv

Dynamics of Informal Settlement Expansion on the Urban Fringe: The Case of Birbir Town, Southern Ethiopia

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2022
Ethiopia

This study examines the dynamics of fringe land invasion in Birbir Town southern Ethiopia by adopting a descriptive survey design with both qualitative and quantitative data analyses Primary data were acquired through a household survey key informant interviews focus group discussions and observations This study also benefited from relevant secondary sources Using a simple random sampling technique 156 household heads were selected from Birbir and two adjacent rural areas The study revealed that informal settlement expansion in the form of fringe land invasion occurs in Birbir Town predomin

Lessons on land tenure and forest landscape restoration (FLR): A focus on sub-Saharan Africa

Policy Papers & Briefs
October, 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa

It is important to understand and address land and forest tenure – comprehensively – if we are to work towards land and forest restoration that is both socially and ecologically sustainable. Forests are critical to planetary health, and the increasing threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and hunger call for urgent action at all levels.

Sustainable Financing of Land Registration and Land Administration

May, 2024
Uganda
Tanzania
Ethiopia
The session explored sustainable financing mechanisms for land registration and land administration, emphasizing the integration of financing into the program cycle to enhance implementation. It commenced with an overview of the session's objectives, underscoring the significance of sustainable financing and introducing conceptual models and guidelines for incorporating self-financing strategies into land programs. The discussion highlighted experiences from various countries, illustrating diverse approaches to financing land registration.