International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2016)
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New ways of territorial management, environmental and social tourism, as an economic engine facing out of the crisis.
Abstract: This paper presents a research about the privatization of a natural touristic resource and the impact on income distribution produced by ecotourism in a small community. The natural resource is located in the environmental corridor "Llanganates-Sangay" in Ecuador central area, where the large influx of tourists represents an opportunity for local development area. However, currently its two entrances are monopolized by the private sector. The case study focuses on one …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting in Urban Areas of India
Abstract: Water is very important for survival of every human being. India is blessed with adequate rainfall. It is estimated that rainwater captured from 1-2 percent of India’s land can provide water to 950 million persons at 100 liters per person per day. With the development and growth of urban population, the paved area and roof area is also increasing and this situation is ideal for implementing rainwater harvesting techniques. This …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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How an Efficient and Optimal Use of Space Can Help in the Reduction of Costs
Abstract: An inflation of construction cost has been observed in the past consecutive years. Up to 15% increase occurs per annum because of the increasing cost of labour and building materials such as cement, bricks, steel, timber etc. Revolutionizing the traditional concepts of construction various new techniques need to be introduced which provide better structural strength while keeping the dead weighs much lower in comparison to a traditional building using various …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Review Insight on Green Building Architecture for Conservation of Environment
Abstract: Day by day high building structure s leading for the emission of greenhouse gases which depleting ozone layer and effecting the environment very badly. This is a global issue emerging day to day life. Recently National Institute of Building Sciences (USA) mentioned that buildings emitting huge amount of unwanted gases in the environment like CO2, NO, SO2, etc. which are dangerous for the entire environment. This is a very serious …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 34–36 Read article