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IJSBT V-09 I-01 2026

IJSBT V-09 I-01 2026

PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-03-10

Design Strategies for Future Ready Residential Buildings: A Case for Dehradun

By Lakshya Bahuguna and Ananya Verma

Abstract: Dehradun, a city in foothills of Himalayas, is experiencing rapid urbanization and lifestyle shifts. Since it is the capital city of Uttarakhand, these changes are reshaping housing patterns and creating pressing challenges for architects to design spaces that can accommodate evolving user needs. This research aims to investigate how residential spaces in Dehradun have transformed…

Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 09, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 33–43Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-02-25

Future-Ready Library Buildings: AI and IoT for Equity and Compliance

By Sunil Sharma and Sobhagyawati Gupta

Abstract: Libraries are buildings presenting unique challenges when integrating different types of spaces under a single roof, like quiet reading spaces, central lobbies, book staging areas, archival rooms, discussion zones, seminar rooms, e-resources labs, etc. These spaces require specialized norms related to construction and involve varied daylighting requirements, anthropometric needs, indoor air environment requirements, and other…

Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 09, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 19–24Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-01-20

Green Hubs in Working Spaces: A Case of IndianHabitat Center

By Dipsikha Oli

Abstract: The rapid urbanization of cities has turned them into high-pressure environments where environmental and social challenges are increased and need innovative design solutions. This paper considers the Indian Habitat Center in New Delhi as a model for biophilic design in working spaces focusing on how architectural and landscape features influence sensory experiences. IHC is integrated…

Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 09, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 1–12Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2026-02-25

Review On Eco-Brick: A Sustainable Solution for Plastic Waste

By Chirag N Patil, Abdul Ghaffar, Harshal S. Mahajan, Chaitanya K. Kalkar, Prashik Meshram, and Ghanshree Washimkar

Abstract: Abstract - Traditional waste management methods like incineration and landfilling are no longer sustainable solutions because they result in greenhouse gas emissions, toxic gas release, soil degradation, and groundwater contamination. As a result, innovative and environmentally responsible alternatives are desperately needed. The rapid accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic waste has become a critical global environmental issue…

Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 09, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 25–32Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionOriginal Research 2026-02-15

Sacred Geometry and Climate Responsiveness: Sustainable Techniques in Ancient Indian Temple Design

By Rohan Koner

Abstract: This study explores the intricate relationship between climate-responsive design and sacred geometry in the construction of ancient Indian temples, emphasizing its continued significance for modern sustainable building techniques. Based on the ideas of Vaastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra, these temples use careful geometric design, including yantras, fractal patterns, and mandalas, to maximize spatial utility and…

Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 09, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 13–18Read Article →