Browsing by Author "Asma Aslam"

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    Documenting the Transformation of Facade Design in Residential Architecture; Evidences from Lahore
    (UMT, Lahore, 2025) Asma Aslam
    This thesis explores and investigates the transformation of the residential facade in Lahore, Pakistan. It unfolds how the residential facade designs for this region over the past few decades has transformed from a traditional to contemporary architectural style. Historically, the design of the residential facade of Lahore carried deep spiritual and cultural significance because it was a reflection of heritage carried by intricately detailed designs, symmetry, and locally sourced materials. With the rise of industrialization, globalization, and modern construction technology, culturally significant designs have become more and more superseded by minimalist function-driven facades in international influence. The research is based on qualitative research analysis of both primary and secondary sources, which consist of field surveys, literature reviews, and interviews held with renowned architects who have seen this transition over time. This research concludes that there is a real need for innovation in modern architectural practice to be balanced with retention of the cultural identity and sustainability while developing the facade. It recommends a hybrid approach to design, blending traditional principles of harmony, balance, and functionality with modern materials and construction techniques. The research addresses education of the clients and enforcement of standards by regulations in making façade designs not only aesthetically beautiful but sustainable and manifesting rich cultural splendour of Lahore. This work provides a critical analysis about the evolution of residential facades in Lahore and contributes fruitful discoveries for architects, urban planners, and policymakers on the way they would approach culture- and environment-sensitive approaches to future development.
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    Lean manufacturing assessment in weaving textiles with regards to ergonomics practice- A case study
    (UMT, Lahore, 2019) Asma Aslam
    Rapidly changing textile environment and intense competitive situation forced many organizations worldwide to reduce cost and become more responsive to customer demands of which speed, time, and customized services are of high importance. Lean manufacturing offers them a proven method to reduce costs, eliminate waste, increase productivity, maintain high levels of quality and still make a profit. The concept of lean manufacturing was developed for maximizing the resource utilization through minimization of waste, later on lean was formulated in response to the fluctuating and competitive business environment. Due to rapidly changing business environment the organizations are forced to face challenges and complexities. Any organization whether manufacturing or service oriented to survive may ultimately depend on its ability to systematically and continuously respond to these changes for enhancing the product value. Therefore value adding process is necessary to achieve this perfection; hence implementing a lean manufacturing system is becoming a core competency for any type of organizations to sustain. Taking into account the previous researches, it is concluded that in textile sector, weaving is the most ignored sector by the researchers and if lean is implemented, ergonomic factor is ignored. In this research, a lean route is developed for the organization to implement the lean 5S technique integrating ergonomics principles as it is a key to take out one of the types of wastes called Muri. The Qualitative survey analysis’ repercussions of Sapphire Textile Mills (STML) weaving unit are summarized to illustrate the study of lean elements assessment and implementation in demanding and challenging environment. The data was collected through questionnaires and semi-structural interviews. The findings of this study were synthesized to develop a unified theory for implementation assessment of lean elements with regards to ergonomics.