Human Settlements Review

The inaugural edition of the Human Settlements Review (PDF, 1,03 MB) is dedicated to the exploration of innovation and alternative building technologies as vital components of sustainable human settlements. It endeavours to shed light on how these innovative approaches can effectively address the pressing issue of providing adequate shelter while considering environmental and economic sustainability. Scholars and practitioners contribute papers that delve into the multifaceted role played by innovation and alternative building technologies in the development of sustainable human settlements. Topics include understanding the sustainable development paradigm, the intersection of sustainable architecture and culture, and the implementation of policies informed by substantive theory and real-world case studies.

The journal serves as a crucial platform for the Department of Human Settlements, facilitating the collection and dissemination of research to advance the cause of sustainable human settlements. By fostering critical discussions on topics such as the impact of rapid urbanisation and the development of a unified residential property market, the Human Settlements Review aims to contribute significantly to the ongoing debate on appropriate responses to the challenges faced by disadvantaged communities and urban areas globally.

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