BUILDING DRAWING: WITH AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Built Environment means human-made environment for Livelihood, Living, and Life, i. e. Livability of human beings with contentment. History throws light on the development of houses, buildings, villages, cities and mega cities along with many other amenities as per necessity and available technology. Future challenges related to the creation of built environment for human beings are now expected for the population of 8. 6 billion in the year 2030, 9. 2 billion in the year 2050 and 11. 2 billion in the year 2100. These challenges include limited resources of land, water, air, food, jobs and shelters. Hence, we need Sustainable, Green, Smart villages and cities created by Urban Planners, Architects, Engineers and many other related consultants with the support of governing authorities. This revised edition of the book on Building Drawing, 6th Edition deals with the subject with an approach to build Sustainable, Green, and Smart Cities for Welfare of all. Highlights: . A new chapter on City Planning for the Future to motivate new architects and civil engineers to choose career in Urban Planning and Designing . Upgraded chapters 1 and 2 to discuss sustainable development and designing of Smart Cities in detail . A thorough discussion on the methods of preparing various types of drawings as per the Indian Standard specifications . Latest case studies and quotations from well-known thinkers, architects and professionals to inspire learners to know more about the multidisciplinary subject, Built Environment . Reading Exercises and Project Works to enhance practical skills of learners through subject and self-learning techniques