International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2018)
Published
Table of contents
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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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Organisational Behaviour, Leadership and Change
Abstract: This paper looks at perceptions and understanding in organisations through three aspects of their behaviour; Change management, Structure, Communication. Three case studies of organisations are used throughout this paper to show practical examples of the points made. These are; Oticon, Amazon, Cordia LLP. Specific points identified within the assignment are: Realism, relativism and perception are part of the processes that explain how the world and knowledge is viewed. Experiences and …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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User Centered Design Approach to Lighting Design of Healthcare Facilities
Abstract: This study focuses on the lighting design of healthcare spaces from users’ perspective. Lighting has functional, emotional, non-visual and biological effects on humans. It enables security, comfort, efficiency and wellbeing. However, generally lighting design of healthcare is not considered on a preferential basis. Within this study by using User Centered Design (UCD) approach, lighting design expectations of healthcare facility are analyzed. Methodology of the study consist of a questionnaire with …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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The Relation between Urban Space and Society
Abstract: The only tool for any architect is the space. Any order of this space and the relation between them together speaks about a society. This order can tell us more about the implementations that analyzes the relationship between space and society and to understand whether the culture with its religious, political, economic believes and ideology affect the architecture or not? Thus, to be able to understand this connection, this paper …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 43–52 Read article
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Vernacular Hill Architecture: Sumari, Uttarakhand
Abstract: After the floods on July 2013 in Uttarakhand, the main focus is on sustainable resettlement of flood affected people. In order to propose a comprehensive redevelopment scheme the first step is to comprehend the housing requirements and socio-cultural implications associated to housing. This paper aims to give a better understanding of the prevalent housing tradition in vernacular hill settlement on the basis of a case study. The research examines the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 53–58 Read article