Vikas Chand Sharma - Böcker

This book examines the evolving intersection of urban development, ecological theology, and technological transformation across diverse spiritual traditions, including Hindu, Sikh, Islamic, Catholic, and Buddhist perspectives. In an age defined by digital urbanism, artificial intelligence, and environmental crisis, this volume explores how sacred values and ecological ethics are being reinterpreted within rapidly changing urban environments. It critically engages with the tensions between technological solutionism and ecological wisdom, questioning how urban technologies shape spiritual relationships and theological understandings of creation and stewardship. Through conceptual frameworks such as the SIMRAN Framework, Nature-Maker Approach, and emerging ideas like smart theology and nAIcolonialism, the book advances a transdisciplinary dialogue between faith, sustainability, and innovation. It will appeal to scholars and practitioners in theology, sustainable architecture, urban planning, and environmental humanities.

Positioned at the intersection of indigenous knowledge systems and spatial practice, this volume explores how ritualised, place-based epistemologies can reframe design and planning responses to global ecological crises. Departing from reductive Cartesian abstractions, it interrogates the systemic erasure of sacred space and advances a generative turn toward relational ontologies and decolonial spatial imaginaries. Landscapes are approached not as static heritage artefacts, but as living, agentive systems that co-produce meaning, identity, and ethical responsibility. Drawing on global case studies and innovative methodological approaches, including VOICE, Spiritual Tectonics, and Afro-Cosmological Design, the contributions explore the temporal thickening of sacred sites, where ancestral continuities intersect with emergent technologies. By integrating traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary metrics of resilience and sustainability, the book outlines actionable pathways for spatial practitioners. It speaks to researchers and professionals across architecture, urban planning, religious studies, cultural geography, and the environmental humanities.

This book explores the ways in which architecture and urban design can alleviate the adverse effects of mass tourism. It delves into the critical challenges posed by overcrowded urban centers, strained infrastructure, and the environmental repercussions stemming from an influx of tourists. By presenting innovative solutions and pragmatic strategies across diverse geographical and cultural contexts, this book significantly contributes to the creation of resilient and sustainable urban landscapes. In alignment with the principles of Sustainable Development Goal 11, the book aspires to cultivate a balanced synergy between tourism, urban development, and community well-being, ensuring a harmonious coexistence that supports the vitality and sustainability of urban environments.

This book includes peer reviewed articles from the IKS for Viksit Bharat 2047 (IKS-VB) held on 11-12 April 2025 at Chandigarh in India. It presents how the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) can be practically applied to create sustainable and harmonious human settlements. It addresses the critical challenges of modern urban and rural development by showcasing indigenous solutions for environmental conservation, governance, and socio-cultural preservation. By drawing upon ancient wisdom from Vastu Shastra, traditional ecological knowledge, and time-honored governance principles, this work provides innovative strategies for building resilient and sustainable communities. In alignment with the ethos of balancing development with cultural and ecological integrity, the book aspires to cultivate a harmonious coexistence between human progress and the preservation of our natural and cultural heritage, ensuring the long-term vitality and sustainability of human habitats.

This book includes peer reviewed article from the 2nd International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction (ICTAC-2024) held at Chandigarh in India. It explores modernity, sustainability, technology, and education within the ever-evolving architectural landscape.

This book includes peer reviewed article from the 2nd International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction (ICTAC-2024) held at Chandigarh in India. It explores modernity, sustainability, technology, and education within the ever-evolving architectural landscape. This book echoes a collective dedication to fostering environmentally conscious urban practices. It navigates the symbiotic relationship between technology and architecture, shining a spotlight on the pivotal roles of AI, digital tools, and cutting-edge construction techniques. Beyond the tangible, the publication illuminates the shifting terrain of architectural education, honing in on emerging research paradigms and the integration of innovative pedagogies. Rooted in sustainability, this compendium stands as a vibrant repository of insightful contributions, nurturing an expansive dialogue on the future trajectory of architecture.