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IJHHSP V-12 I-01 2026

IJHHSP V-12 I-01 2026

PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-04-05

Demographic Determinants of Investment Behavior Among Farmers: Evidence from Saurashtra Region

By Kailash Naghera and Jay Talati

Abstract: Understanding how farmers make investment decisions is particularly important in regions where agriculture serves as the main source of livelihood. In areas, such as the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, farmers often deal with uncertain income due to factors like changing weather conditions, price fluctuations, and rising input costs. In such situations, the way they manage…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 36–45Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2026-04-05

From Stress to Serenity: Adaptive Living Spaces for the Modern Tech Workforce

By Monika Devi

Abstract: Modern I.T. professionals often work long, irregular hours, seated for extended periods while managing deadlines, virtual meetings, and continuous digital interruptions. As homes increasingly function as hybrid workplaces, most residential interiors remain ill-equipped for this dual role, characterized by compact layouts, standardized furniture, inadequate lighting, and a lack of spaces for psychological detachment. This research…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 46–57Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-04-05

Future-Ready Residences: Integrating Smart Strategies in Interior Design

By Ishika, Samreen S . Siddiqui, Pooja Singh, and Dr. Deepti Pande Rana

Abstract: In contemporary times, by combining technology, adaptability, and ergonomics, smart interiors offer a revolutionary approach to residential design that produces user-centered, efficient, and adaptable homes. Smart interiors improve overall lifestyle quality, comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency by utilizing IoT devices, automated systems, and modular furniture. This study explores how a combination of design techniques and…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 1–10Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-03-30

Public Infrastructure and Urban Rent Inequality in Kaduna Metropolis

By Victor Markus and Pawam Martins Steve

Abstract: Rental values in major cities worldwide have increased at a rate never before seen due to the growing demand for residential properties in metropolitan areas. The connections between residential property rental values and all of these location-specific and physical dwelling attributes, amenities, and so forth are valued by valuers, planning authorities, and policymakers. For example,…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 26–35Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-03-25

Residential Design as a House–Society Interface: Translating Lived Requirements into Context-Responsive Design Principles (Mlalakuwa, Dar es Salaam)

By Fortunatus Bahendwa

Abstract: Residential architecture in rapidly urbanizing African cities often reflects standardized planning logics that assume fixed household structures and stable room functions. Yet, lived housing practices frequently reveal a different reality: dwellings evolve as sociocultural and socioeconomic requirements change over time. This article examines how user requirements are reflected through the transformation of residential plots and…

Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 11–25Read Article →