Challenges spur towards sustainable urbanism

Factors that are to be studied and surveyed when designing a bridge or flyover include traffic load, future traffic projection, types of load, etc.

With a multitude of mass transit-oriented development projects in its kitty, Creative Group has built expertise in large-scale transportation infrastructure projects over time. The architecture firm is currently working on Kartarpur Landport Terminal, Indigo Hanger Facility at New Delhi Airport, Bhubaneshwar Airport, Delhi Cantt Railway Station, among other major projects.Intelligent
Transport System (ITS) have made movement easier and increased efficiency with time, explain Founding Principal Prof. Charanjit Singh Shah and Principal Architect Gurpreet Shah.

Which project do you consider as your noteworthy achievement?
The two most remarkable projects include The State of Art Passenger Building in Kartarpur and The Design of the terminal complex. Further, Baba Nanak in Pakistan has entrance gateway crowning the port with composition of five petals symbolising the five vows of Sikhism.Some of the other achievements are Bhubaneshwar Airport, temple architecture and artwork of Odisha. We want to represent nature as a piece of art and architecture that inspires the visitors mind.

What are the considerations while planning the design of a flyover and bridge?
Factors that are to be studied and surveyed when designing a bridge or flyover include traffic load, future traffic projection, types of load, etc. Also, the social, scientific and technological dimensions for bridge construction must be considered.

Discuss the role of architecture in reducing congestion on roads?
Transportation planning as well as transportation-oriented development has undergone major changes since the last few decades. Urban problems have to be seen as an opportunity for sustainable urbanism for future. Biomorphic urbanism can help reduce congestion on roads, air and sound pollution. It is already incorporated by other countries and should be considered by our country as well.

Explain how Intelligent Transport System (ITS) can aid integration of applications and services in a city?
The Intelligent Transport System (ITS) have made movement easier and increased efficiency with time. However, different technologies applied to work are still not together in a loop, in a self-sustained manner like car navigation,traffic signal control systems, container management systems; variable message signs; automatic number plate recognition or speed cameras to monitor applications, such as security CCTV systems; and to more advanced applications that integrate live data and feedback from sources like parking guidance and information systems and weather information.

Please discuss about your upcoming projects.
Our upcoming projects include Ajmer Smart City, IIM Bodhgaya, Kochi Metro, Masterplan Saputra Gujrat, Ambedkar University Delhi, Sonipat Smart City Masterplan 2040, Gurugram Smart City masterplan 2040 and Multi-Modal Logistic Park, Indore.

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