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    Architecture of new mosques in Kerala: appropriated aesthetics in the aftermath of urbanisaiton and globalisation
    (International Conference on Islamic Art & Architecture (ICIAA), 2011-11) Dalvi, Smita
    In recent times, the architectural features of the old mosques in Kerala, India are in the process of being replaced. traditional mosques were built in timber and like other religious structures in Kerala emerged from domestic traditions and evolved from local climate, materials, culture and traditions of craft....
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    Luver as protagonist
    (Domus India, 2011-11) Dalvi, Smita
    Addressing the negotiation of the interior with the climate of the city. Bimal Patel and his multi-disciplinary team design the hardware for the skins of three building.
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    Process of incrementation of informal slums and its application in formal planning
    (Sinhgad College of Architecture, 2014-02-27) Ambe, Sonam
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    Study of crowding and coping in ladies compartment in Mumbai Local: An environmental psychology perspective
    (MES Pillai College of Architecture, 2014-09) Ambe, Sonam
    The study of impact of built environment on People, Environmental Psychology (EP), is integral to design of ‘used’ spaces. People’s association and positive or negative reactions to certain colours, forms and orientations are aspects of design which have not been extensively studied by most designers. From the larger purview of EP, this paper focuses on the issues of density and crowding, specifically the impact of crowding on urban female commuters travelling in the ladies compartment of Mumbai Local Trains. The paper looks at crowding and stimulus in local trains by studying the environment and design evolution of the train compartment and constructive coping mechanisms sought by the commuters. The research follows a participative approach where the conclusions are drawn post interaction with commuters. Different aspects of train design like, seating, racks and bag holders, GPS announcements, etc. are highlighted and alternatives (some suggested by the commuters) are expressed. The study delves on seminal theories in crowding psychology to support the conclusions. The paper also advocates the importance of early intervention and need for study of environmental psychology in the pedagogy of architecture.