International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning
Architecture ISSN 2455-8516 2 issues a year Hybrid open accessWhat does hybrid open access mean? This journal has two kinds of articles. Open access articles are free for anyone to read; the author pays an article processing charge for that. All other articles are for subscribers. Authors can also publish at no cost under the subscription-based option.
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- 28Articles published
- 8Published in 2026
- 50Authors
- 0Open access
Journal information
- Title
- International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning
- Issues per year
- 2 issues
- E-ISSN
- 2455-8516
- Publisher
- JournalsPub
- DOI
- 10.37628/IJHHSP
- Starting year
- 2023
- Subject
- Architecture
- Publication format
- Hybrid open access
- Language
- English
- Copyright policy
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
- Type
- Peer-reviewed journal (refereed)
- Subscription-based publication
- No cost. Author copy, DOI and certificate are chargeable.
Editorial board
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Dr.Parag Govardhan Narkhede
Department of Architecture, BKPS College of Architecture Pune: Government of Maharashtra, India
Latest articles
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E.M.E.R.G.E. (Empowering Mixed-Use Ecosystem Realms for Revenue, Growth, & Expression).
Abstract: Contemporary urban life is increasingly fragmented, with learning, working, socializing, & leisure dispersed across disconnected parts of the city. This disconnection leads to long commutes, enhances dependence on mobility, increases daily stress, and weakens public life & community interaction. Rigid zoning laws & mono-functional building typologies fail to respond to the hybrid, layered, & dynamic patterns of everyday urban life, particularly within the context of emerging digital economies and evolving …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Sustaining Artisan Livelihoods through Community Cooperative Housing: A Socio-Spatial Study of the Kumbhar Community in Pune, India
Abstract: This research addresses the problem in contemporary community housing. Housing is delivered as a physical product, while the social, economic, and cultural systems that sustain community life are largely ignored. In the resettlement of the Kumbhar (potter) Community in Pune, equal land was allotted without cohesive architectural planning, which has led to fragmented spatial organisation, underutilised work areas, conflicts over resources, unclear boundaries, and a decline in economic efficiency due …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Climate Responsive Strategies in Architecture: Their Contemporary Relevance through the Lens of Culture, Heritage, and User Experience
Abstract: Climate-responsive architecture has long been recognized as a fundamental principle of sustainable design, particularly within vernacular settlements where buildings evolved in response to local climatic conditions, available materials, and cultural traditions. Traditional architecture in India demonstrates how passive environmental strategies such as courtyards, verandas, thick masonry walls, jaalis, and locally sourced materials contribute to thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term building performance. However, rapid urbanization and increasing dependence on mechanical …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Future-Ready Residences: Integrating Smart Strategies in Interior Design
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 technological advancements can turn conventional homes into intelligent living environments. To comprehend user needs, spatial …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Demographic Determinants of Investment Behavior Among Farmers: Evidence from Saurashtra Region
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 and invest their savings becomes an important part of their financial security. The present study …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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From Stress to Serenity: Adaptive Living Spaces for the Modern Tech Workforce
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 advocates for adaptive and human-centered interior environments that promote physical comfort, mental well-being, and flexible …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 46–57 Read article
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Public Infrastructure and Urban Rent Inequality in Kaduna Metropolis
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, valuers will receive assistance in assigning values to different housing and locational qualities once all …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Residential Design as a House–Society Interface: Translating Lived Requirements into Context-Responsive Design Principles (Mlalakuwa, Dar es Salaam)
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 house layouts in Mlalakuwa, a high-demand settlement in Dar es Salaam. Drawing on field observation …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 11–25 Read article
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