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IJHHSP V-11 I-01 2025

IJHHSP V-11 I-01 2025

PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2025-02-10

Aranya Housing Project: A Paradigm of Affordable Housing and Inclusive Design

By Shruti H. Kapur and Rajni Kumar

Abstract: The Aranya Housing Project, designed by the visionary architect Balkrishna Doshi, stands as a benchmark in the realm of affordable housing and sustainable urban development. Situated in Indore, India, and completed in 1987, the project was conceived to address the acute housing shortage faced by low- and middle-income groups in rapidly urbanizing regions. Moving away…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 01, 2025 · pp. 12–19Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-02-10

Evaluating Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Interurban Transport: A Case Study of Vatican Express, Yaoundé

By Pefela Gildas Nyugha, Fonkam Caleb Asobo, Censrehurd, Zemoh Yannick Tangmoh, and Kohtem Princewil Sambit

Abstract: Customer satisfaction and the viability of the business are greatly impacted by the quality of the services provided in interurban transportation. This study assesses the level of client satisfaction and the quality of service offered by Vatican Express, a significant interurban transport provider in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The study employed a mixed-method research approach, gathering qualitative…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 01, 2025 · pp. 1–11Read Article →
PublishedSubscription 2025-02-10

Legal Frameworks for Climate-Resilient Housing: Global and National Perspectives

By 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…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 01, 2025 · pp. 20–27Read Article →
Published 2025-02-21

Reimagining Urban Living: An Architect’s Approach to Smart Residential Colonies

By Sristi Tokdar and Debashish Sanyal

Abstract: This paper will explore the concept of a new residential colony model that responds to the significant social, technological, and environmental transformations currently shaping urban environments. As urbanization accelerates and the global population continues to rise, there is an urgent need for housing solutions that address both the challenges of modern living and sustainability. The…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 01, 2025 · pp. 37–57Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-01-11

Role of User Experience in Designing Human Settlements for Composite Climate

By Chetan Verma, Tanaya Verma, and Alok Ranjan

Abstract: Integrated settlements designed in a composite climate, characterised by vast variations in temperature, humidity, and seasonal extremes require the need to consider both the environment and the people. As end-users, through User Experience (UX) practices, it is always possible to improve the liveability and sustainability of such settlements. In this research, a questionnaire that aims…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 01, 2025 · pp. 28–36Read Article →