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Potential of Urban Agriculture to Enhance Architecture and Lifestyle in Indian Context
Abstract: Since the dawn of humankind, there has been a need for food and shelter. As a result, human life and behaviors as a whole have evolved. But, in recent decades the world has seen tremendous growth in terms of population and usage of resources. The rapid and haphazard urbanization has caused a major loss in parts of rural agricultural lands to build urban infrastructure. India, being the world's largest population …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 15–22 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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Solar Energy: Aid for Sustainability in Building Design
Abstract: The increase in urban population, during last couple of years and the pace of development in science and technology have moved parallel. These two activities have given birth to environmental degradation, and are closely knit together. According to UN, the proportion of world’s population living in urban areas shall be greater than the population of those living in rural areas. It is expected that almost all of the increase in …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–22 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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Competitiveness of Nations, With Special Reference to India
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to understand factors which make a country competitive in the era of globalization. The investigation is based on literature survey and the scope is limited to secondary data drawn from international and national reports of repute. The analysis has made use of the methodology adopted by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Geneva, Switzerland that ranks nations on Global Competitiveness Index (GCI). The study has …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–30 Read article
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Energy Conscious Architecture: Demand or Necessity
Abstract: In today’s world there is a growing awareness of the energy use and its crisis thereof, and thus the need to conserve and manage the energy resources in a responsible manner is being increasingly felt by different sectors of the economy. There has been a recent trend of exponential increase in energy pricing, with the result that the hitherto underestimated concept of energy conservation has swiftly assumed great significance and …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Water – Through the Windows of Indian Traditions
Abstract: Indian Traditions believe that God always play where water exists. Hindu Temples are recommended at river banks, lakes, Sangams, seashores, etc. Kunds, baolis, Sarovars, Kalyanis are meant to be sacred water bodies which in addition to religious beliefs were used for aesthetics, recreational and harvesting purposes. Old structures were the strong support systems during the times when modern infrastructural marvels had no existence and were more efficient in managing the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Reframing Social Housing in England
Abstract: This paper looks at how social housing in the England has come under scrutiny from the government over the last year following the tragic fire that took place in 2017 at the Grenfell tower block in Kensington, London, which resulted in over 70 deaths and it asks why the government has used this episode to reframe the debate about social housing. It looks at the legal framework regarding fire safety …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A reflection on the habitat for the unmarried woman in algeria
Abstract: The beginning of the building of habitat is a commemoration of a civilization which reflects their way of life; either every individual has his place, or he practices his life and exercises his ambition except that the present time has the complexity of life causes creation of new category which does not exist before, or rather it represents a minority (women unmarried), supporting according to statistics. There is about 11 …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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FACTORS AFFECTING RESIDENTS’ SATISFACTION IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATES IN AKURE, NIGERIA
Abstract: Housing represents the most basic of human need and it has a profound impact on the health, welfare, and productivity of individuals. It can be publicly or privately owned. Public housing as a product of the direct state intervention in housing has generated much criticism globally including lack of amenities, poor maintenance, strained relationships between public housing residents and management. Similarly, private housing investors have been observed to have profit …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–26 Read article
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Urbanization and Affordable Housing
Abstract: The objective of this research paper is to study the urban housing problem in India. Urbanization is becoming a major global threat with over half of the world’s population living in urban areas. Additionally, problems like haphazard development, income level, poverty, literacy and unemployment are visible due to urbanization. These issues were extenuated the housing problem during the 11th five-year plan period. Despite necessary steps taken by the central, state …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Recreational Spaces and Well-being: A Case of Gated Communities in Thiruvananthapuram, India
Abstract: This research article investigates the present situation of recreational spaces in gated communities and its neighborhood in the South Indian city, Thiruvananthapuram. As per various cases studies examined throughout the world, in this modern fast-paced society, quality recreational spaces can only act as a tool to break social fragmentation to create social cohesion and well-being among the communities. The research method includes simple random sampling with questionnaire survey conducted in …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 51–57 Read article
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Transformable Shelter: Response to Multi-Hazard Environment of Uttarakhand
Abstract: Uttarakhand is a disaster-prone zone; it faces multiple hazards throughout the year. Thus, the need of providing shelters to victims of such catastrophes becomes a necessity. This study investigates the type of shelters provided to the victims in such emergency conditions. The scope of study is limited to the case of earthquakes and flash floods. The research would proceed through the examination of the current disaster response plan along with …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Building Materials—A Comparative Study of GRIHA Materials for Composite Climate
Abstract: The study compares thermal comfort values of stationary shop Sprint at DIT University, Dehradun, in composite climate for traditional construction, furnished and with GRIHA certified materials with ideal comfort conditions. Design Builder v4.5 will be used for simulation of 3 materials, namely, traditional RCC roof with brickwork and plaster, modular materials AAC and Gypsum drywall, and rat-trap brickwork equivalent to GRIHA certified porous walling blocks, for Dehradun (composite climate). Obtained …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Community-based tourism as an alternative livelihood in rural coastal areas of Bangladesh: Gabura as a case
Abstract: Tourism, the world’s largest and rapid growing industry of modern business world has emerged as major mode for income in many developing countries. Bangladesh, the county of natural beauty is blessed with endowment of almighty has enormous potential to develop tourism because of its attractive natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The south-western coastal area of Bangladesh, blessed with the world’s largest mangrove forest “Sundarbans” attracts thousands of tourist (domestic …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 33–54 Read article
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AGRI-TOURISM: AN INVENTIVE WAY TOWARDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL INDIA
Abstract: India is known as “Land of villages”. 65% of people lives in rural area and only 35% people lives in urban area. Rural areas are undeveloped as compared to urban areas. Majority of rural India is engaged into agricultural occupation. But farmers did not get enough benefits from agricultural sector. This is the reason people from rural area migrating towards urban area in search of jobs, income source etc. Because …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Dysfunctionality in Management & Leadership in SHPs (Social Housing Providers) in the UK: Insights using a Critical Realist (CR) Analytical Approach
Abstract: Social Housing Providers (SHPs) are organisations in the UK that own and manage social housing that is predominantly rented to people who have a need for accommodation but cannot access it on the open market. The main provider of social housing in the early and middle part of the Twentieth Centuries was the state but this role was taken over by SHPs in the later part of the Twentieth Century …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 7–20 Read article
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Space Optimization and Management for Architectural Institutions: Capacity Development Perspective
Abstract: Capacity development (CD) is the process by which organizations strengthen their abilities to perform core functions, deal with challenges of today, plan and make efficient use of resources to achieve their objectives in a sustainable manner. One of the significant principles of CD movement is to build on what already exists; henceforth more attention needs to be drawn to the education sector, where the higher education institutions face the challenge …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Slum Scenario of the city of Taj: A Case Study of Agra City
Abstract: India is known for its prevalence of urban slums. India's slum population is growing at an alarming rate, doubling in the last 20 years. As per Census 2001, Considering Agra’s Housing Scenario the total number of households were 2,09,997 with the average family size of 6 Agra Master Plan 2021 shows 4,50,000 households with a family size of 5. Currently the city has 1,99,497 units of residenceswith a deficit of …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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“Ensuring mass scale up and success of low cost/ mass housing projects by implementation of approved new technologies and by integrating national and state highways with the housing projects”
Abstract: The Indian economy needs to control rapidly the rising housing costs which are fuelled by rising building material prices and escalating land prices. Without these things in control, housing could be a dream undelivered for millions of Indians, despite massive efforts by the Government on this front.This paper presents the way forward considering the developments taking place in technology for mass housing, the developments in other infrastructure areas such as …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article