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dynamics and economics, but the hidden costs of adding infrastructure (such as roads, sewage
systems, regular power supply, and public transportation systems) into an existing area to upgrade
it to accommodate newer functions are much higher in the long run.
Architecturally, there is a noticeable shift in look and feel of buildings due to globalization of
architectural trends and practices. Buildings, particularly large commercial complexes are largely
designed as imitations of international designs, without considering the climate-responsiveness,
or the local context of the design (for instance, constructing structures of steel and glass in areas
like Old Delhi, Old Hyderabad, Old Kolkata, South Mumbai, which have historic architectural styles
still existing). This leads to further disharmony with the existing architecture and socio-physical
infrastructure as well.
Figure 2 Images showing steady encroachment of a city into farm areas that are being decimated to make way for
speculative real estate development. Given the trend, we may have plenty of buildings in the future, but no food to eat.
Source Google Earth
dynamics and economics, but the hidden costs of adding infrastructure (such as roads, sewage
systems, regular power supply, and public transportation systems) into an existing area to upgrade
it to accommodate newer functions are much higher in the long run.
Architecturally, there is a noticeable shift in look and feel of buildings due to globalization of
architectural trends and practices. Buildings, particularly large commercial complexes are largely
designed as imitations of international designs, without considering the climate-responsiveness,
or the local context of the design (for instance, constructing structures of steel and glass in areas
like Old Delhi, Old Hyderabad, Old Kolkata, South Mumbai, which have historic architectural styles
still existing). This leads to further disharmony with the existing architecture and socio-physical
infrastructure as well.
Figure 2 Images showing steady encroachment of a city into farm areas that are being decimated to make way for
speculative real estate development. Given the trend, we may have plenty of buildings in the future, but no food to eat.
Source Google Earth
