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Green Building Regulations and Their Impact on Sustainable Urban DevelopmentBy Gourav Kumar Sharma
Abstract: Abstract Green building regulations play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable urban development by establishing environmental, energy, and resource efficiency standards in construction and urban planning. These regulations are designed to reduce carbon footprints, enhance energy efficiency, conserve water, and improve waste management in buildings, contributing to the long-term sustainability of cities. By integrating renewable energy technologies, eco-friendly materials, and climate-resilient designs, green building codes help mitigate environmental degradation while …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–36 Read article →
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Legal Frameworks for Climate-Resilient Housing: Global and National PerspectivesBy Gourav Kumar Sharma
Abstract: Climate change poses a significant threat to housing infrastructure worldwide, necessitating the implementation of legal frameworks that promote climate-resilient housing. This study explores global and national perspectives on legal mechanisms designed to ensure housing durability against extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and other climate-related risks. At the global level, international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–27 Read article →
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Building a New Foundation: The Impact of RERA on India's Economic LandscapeBy Gourav Kumar Sharma
Abstract: On the day it took effect in India in 2016, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) caused a stir in the country's economic politics. Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) looks to regulate the industry, ensure transparency, protect home buyers’ interests and improve investor confidence. This has resulted in increased consumer trust since homebuyers are able to access reliable information, and recourse mechanisms in case of disputes. RERA's provisions …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–26 Read article →