International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2015)
Published
Table of contents
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Appraising Residential Satisfaction Indicators in Emerging Cities of India (Case: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh)
Abstract: The paper comprises of residential satisfaction parameters. The issue is subjective, as residential satisfaction alters with person to person and surroundings. For convenience we chose cities which were on verge of transformation into metropolitan cities. Research says, residential satisfaction is directly related to housing quality levels i.e. qualitative and quantitative both ways. Quantitatively, residential satisfaction is associated with the cost of living, location, social networks, public transport, and familiarity with …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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FIRE PERFORMANCE OF PLYWOOD TREATED WITH CHEMICAL SURFACE BARRIER
Abstract: Generally wood and wood based materials are combustible, easily ignitable, can propagate heat and flame spread, produce dense smoke in fires. These materials can be used in buildings as lining materials in spite of their inferior behavior in fire. To render them flame retardant, we studied & prepared a new chemical surface barrier which not only improves the flame retardancy of these materials but also makes them fire safe. The …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Analysis of Supply System of Housing in India
Abstract: Housing is a basic need of human being. The importance of housing was universally accepted from the dawn of history. Even the Neolithic man (10,000 and 2000 B.C.) used to build habitation like pit dwellings, lake dwellings and beehive huts which were durable. With the advancement of civilization and development of knowledge, people became more particular about sanitation, environment, privacy, location of house, etc. Man becomes more conscious of better …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Conceptual Framework for Slum Free City Planning: An Urban Environment Management Approach
Abstract: The status of the environment in an urban setting is a consequence of many interconnected factors. The local context characterized by existing natural resources, urban development & urban services, socio-economic structure and above all the population and demographic trends that influence the demand for these services. The status of current provisions of these services and the capacity of these services in relation to demand, determine the likely environmental impact. Ultimately, …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–25 Read article