Mohammad Arif Kamal

Space grid structures are preferred, equally, by architects and engineers for their versatility to span, short, medium and large arenas of regular and diverse geometric shapes. Space grid structures are chiefly composed of two components: strut (pipe) and internodes. In the age of sustainability, ways and measures are being employed to include more and more renewable resources in engineering and architecture. For the same reason, eco-friendly hybrid versions of space grid structures are preferred for certain spans and applications. In hybrid bamboo space grid structures, metal pipes (struts) are wholly or partially replaced by nature-grown pipes (bamboos), whereas internodes remain that of mild steel. In space grid structures, as the span increases from short to medium and large, dead load increases, resulting in the usage of high-strength struts and internodes. In factory-made pipes made of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium alloy, medium to high strength grades are available. But it is not the same in the case of nature-grown pipes, i.e. bamboo. In bamboo, wall thickness and density vary as per the species of bamboo and also due to variations in climatic conditions. Although bamboo has a tubular hollow section, just like any metal or non-metal pipe, being naturally grown, it has certain uniqueness and limitations. The undertaken research encompasses a comparative study of the physical attributes of factory-made metal pipes and nature-grown pipes (bamboo), especially in the Vidarbha region of the Maharashtra State of India. The research helps strategise and find ways to augment the mechanical strength of bamboo for hybrid bamboo space grid structures.

Facilities for transit are now more than just forgotten about. They have an impact on many sectors and have grown to be a significant link in the development chain throughout time. India has seen urbanisation without infrastructure due to unplanned expansion and urban sprawl, a pattern of low-density, haphazard growth that strains resources, especially in developing cities like Jammu. Because of its growing population and spatial fragmentation, the city must be developed within the context of the surrounding area. New improvements are progressively addressing these deficiencies in infrastructure facilities. The city is currently considering a transformative project: constructing a metro system, defined as a high-capacity rail network designed to integrate land use and transportation planning. This study addresses two core research questions: How does metro infrastructure reconfigure mono-nodal commercial zones in historically unplanned cities like Jammu? The performance of the transport network is determined by the availability of technological space, whereas the viability of development is determined by commerce regions and the interest of investors in it. Understanding the interaction between commercial hubs and transit nodes in Jammu City helps build the research base. This aids in comprehending the objectives set forth to accomplish the same and the future requirements of the commercial zones. The metro construction will increase potential opportunities, according to current development plans. The future of the business zones may, therefore, be significantly altered. This paper contributes to understanding the impact of metro development and envisions a decentralized, multi-nodal future for Jammu’s commercial zones.

The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between performance expectancy, and government support for m-commerce adoption among Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the service industry. The study was quantitative, and a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect primary data from 396 SMEs in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia. The data was analyzed using PLS-SEM, and findings discovered that the proposed model explained 58.4% of the variance in the dependent variable which is considered at a strong level. The findings show that there is a positive significant relationship between performance expectancy, and government support for m-commerce adoption.

One of the key issues in twentieth-century architecture is the energy problem and daily rise in environmental pollution brought on by the creation of greenhouse gases, particularly in the construction industry. The purpose of the research that follows is to investigate how well buildings heat up while also updating double-skinned facades to ensure thermal comfort for the residents while using the least amount of energy possible. The thoughtful design of a building's exterior is one of the most crucial ways to conserve energy in that structure. The finest choice for controlling the interplay between the interior and exterior spaces is a ‘double-skin facade’. Double-skin facades have been used more frequently recently to increase transparency in both building renovations and new construction. Although glare issues may worsen, double-skin facades improve lighting levels and the outside view. When comparing a typical glass facade to one with an additional layer of glazing, it is possible to reduce heat loss and outside noise. A very critical concern appears to be the protection of external solar shading devices against wind and deterioration. This paper reviews and discusses the earlier research on double-skin building facade systems. The evaluation of a double-skin facade system for long-term building envelope or infrastructure development is the main theme of the paper.

The Internet has enabled e-commerce activities, including online grocery purchases. Although all users dream of a hassle-free and safe transaction, not all online payment methods are safe and acceptable. Thus, one of the solutions is to integrate blockchain technology. However, the acceptance of Blockchain among urban users still needs to be discovered. This paper aims to determine the factors affecting the acceptance of Blockchain and online delivery networks for grocery purchases in urban areas. A total of 384 responses were collected among urban online purchasers through questionnaires. The independent variables, namely Accuracy, online payment, and Cybersecurity, significantly impact the dependent variable. Keywords: Online Grocers; Blockchain; Purchasing; Environment eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2023. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v8i23.4518

One of the design challenges that architects and designers encounter during the creation and design stage of structural concepts is the parametric optimization of an architectural object's form. It is a very time-consuming and difficult process to evaluate a building's energy performance as a design consideration in the early design stages. To solve performance-related design issues, a number of tools and techniques have been created during the past few decades, primarily employing multi-objective optimization algorithms. The ability to dynamically control geometry and components using parametric modeling enables the designer to simultaneously evaluate several alternatives. The system research in the fields of architecture and urban planning aims to provide the energy efficiency of a design while enhancing its performance features. Theorists' perspectives have recently overlapped and diverged over how to strike a balance between technological capabilities and environmental factors in order to create an objective architecture in terms of performance that is unconcerned with form without content. All of these factors combined to create a modern architecture that is conceptually distinct from earlier tendencies seen before the advent of digital technology. In this paper, the relationship between the parametric architecture and environmental friendliness on building design has been explored. In order to analyze the theoretical study data, this research paper aims to elucidate the key elements of parametric architecture. This paper also reviews the utilization of cutting-edge implementation techniques, contemporary building materials and digital design approaches resulted from the parametric design in the growth of architectural philosophy.