Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)

Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) IIHS is a prospective independent national institution of eminence and innovation university focused on its urbanisation.

The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) is a national education, research, practice, and capacity development institution committed to the equitable, sustainable and efficient transformation of Indian cities, towns, and villages. The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) is a national education institution and a prospective national university, committed to the equitable, sustain

able and efficient transformation of urban Indian settlements. The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) will create and nurture a unique, inclusive and innovative interdisciplinary knowledge-based university of global stature that is rooted in the plurality of Indian and other South Asian cultures, languages and scholarship and is open to all. It is focussed on the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge and practice in all matters connected with the establishment, operation and transformation of human settlements; more particularly human settlements located in India and South Asia. The team within the institution brings together a wide range of multi-sectoral perspectives, experiences and skills to address a range of challenges and opportunities that IIHS works with. This ranges from strategy, regulation, resource mobilisation, financial management, institutional and human resources development, campus planning and development to core functions of curriculum development, teaching and research, training and development, consulting and advisory service delivery.

Many HVAC systems are designed for more capacity than a building will ever use—and that comes at a cost.ASSURE’s 8th mas...
21/08/2026

Many HVAC systems are designed for more capacity than a building will ever use—and that comes at a cost.

ASSURE’s 8th masterclass unpacks how building energy simulation can shape HVAC sizing decisions, weighing conventional heat load methods like CLTD and RLF against advanced modelling techniques like the Radiant Time Series and ASHRAE Heat Balance.

This masterclass webinar is a component of the course ‘Designing High Performance Buildings (HPBs) for Net Zero’, a comprehensive, fully-funded* course anchored by IIHS, and supported by Infosys Limited.

The session will be led by Anmol Mathur, Architect and Co-Founder of CoLEAD LLP, bringing practical perspective to sizing HVAC systems for real-world applications.

🗓️ 27 August 2026
🕒 5:30 – 6:30 PM IST
📍 Zoom

Move beyond rule-of-thumb sizing, and design HVAC systems that actually perform—register here: https://factor4assure.iihs.co.in/upcoming-masterclass-webinars/

21/08/2026

Missed the last City Scripts session on The Living Fence? Watch the full conversation between the author, Sonali Dahotre, Navendu Page and Jagdish Krishnamurthy, which explores the potential of living fences as both design elements and ecological systems.

A series of capacity development programmes engaged 60+ officials across small towns in Bihar. In collaboration with SEW...
21/08/2026

A series of capacity development programmes engaged 60+ officials across small towns in Bihar. In collaboration with SEWA Bharat, the IIHS Capacity Development team conducted workshops across five locations on ‘Strengthening Urban Governance & Municipal Finance Capacities’.

The programme featured interactive and experiential learning through classroom sessions, hands-on activities, and group discussions. Participants explored key themes including urban governance, municipal finance, and urban resilience and implementation.

IIHS brings experience in designing and delivering capacity development programmes on urban governance, municipal finance, and climate-resilient urban development. Through context-specific learning programmes, practical engagements, and peer-learning exchanges, IIHS supports cities and institutions in strengthening capacities and translating knowledge into action. To collaborate, please write to us at [email protected] or call +91 96119 11169.

The latest special issue of Urbanisation on ‘Informality and Climate Change in Cities of the Global South’, brings toget...
21/08/2026

The latest special issue of Urbanisation on ‘Informality and Climate Change in Cities of the Global South’, brings together research examining climate change impacts, vulnerability, adaptation and governance in informal settlements.

In this article, Andrew E. Okem, Charity Osei-Amponsah, Dorcas Ettang and Debra C. Roberts map existing evidence on climate change impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation in informal settlements in South Africa, including barriers that shape the effectiveness of adaptation measures.

Read the article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/24557471261455697

Get free access to the special issue until 31 October 2026 at urbanisationjournal.com/ .

One of the four approaches at the core of If Cities Could Speak is health histories—household ethnographies that ask how...
21/08/2026

One of the four approaches at the core of If Cities Could Speak is health histories—household ethnographies that ask how residents of vulnerable settlements understand and experience climate change's effects on their health. Not what instruments measure. What people know, feel, name, and carry.

Across our twenty one sites, researchers are sitting with families across seasons, tracing the connections between climate hazards, health, housing, livelihoods, and the daily decisions people make to cope. This is where much of the richest material in our blogs comes from.

More on this work →https://ifcitiescouldspeak.com/our-work/health-histories/?utm_source=iihs&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=ifcitiescouldspeak&utm_content=10-health-histories---why-this-matters

Think you know Kochi?Come walk through Kochi with us on Saturday, 12 September 2026. Discover its rapid transitions as n...
21/08/2026

Think you know Kochi?
Come walk through Kochi with us on Saturday, 12 September 2026. Discover its rapid transitions as new infrastructure projects, expanding ports, and waterfront developments reshape it.

Trace the connections between its islands, canals, tidal creeks, and waterfronts, and uncover how water has shaped where people live, how they move, trade, and make a living. Discover its layers, both what it shows you, and what it keeps hidden.

Join the IIHS City Walk for Youth in Kochi. Limited seats! Register here: https://hdcrw.iihs.co.in/kochi-walk/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=hdcrwkochi

20/08/2026

What changes when you begin to read Bengaluru through its ponds, canals, gardens, rocks, streets, and old settlements? The IIHS City Walks in Bengaluru answered some of these questions on 8 August 2026.

Starting at 8 am on a Saturday morning, 45 participants from institutions across Bengaluru joined the IIHS City Walk for Youth, tracing a route from Kempambudhi Kere through Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Bugle Rock, Gandhi Bazaar and Lalbagh, before concluding at the K-100 Citizens Waterway.

Along the way, our walkers encountered Bengaluru through interconnected layers of geology, hydrology, ecology, history, markets, governance, and identity. From rocks billions of years old to the paths water once took through the landscape, the walk invited them to consider how the city’s past continues to shape the challenges it faces today.

As one participant reflected—“water has memory.” Understanding Bengaluru’s floods, infrastructure, and rapid urbanisation means recognising these natural systems, and finding ways to work with them rather than against them.

The walk ended with a reflective workshop at the K-100 Citizens Waterway, with those who came leaving with questions that will stay.

Next stop: Kochi | 12 September 2026
The next IIHS City Walk for Youth will explore the port city through trade, tidal ecology, and the settlements built between them.
Seats are limited. Register here: https://hdcrw.iihs.co.in/kochi-walk/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=hdcrwkochi

Two one-day National Exposure visits for officials of the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Government of Tamil Nadu, were orga...
18/08/2026

Two one-day National Exposure visits for officials of the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Government of Tamil Nadu, were organised by the IIHS Capacity Development team, as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Urban 2.0. This initiative was designed to provide practical insights into how leading Indian cities have planned, operated, and scaled effective Solid Waste Management (SWM) and sanitation systems under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

The visits to Kochi showcased its urban sanitation systems and governance practices. A total of 93 ULB officers explored integrated waste collection and segregation, waste and environmental management, and public–private partnership (PPP)-based waste management service delivery.

IIHS Capacity Development partners with governments at all levels, practitioners, and experts through curated programmes and visits across diverse domains. We welcome ideas for innovative mobility projects and collaborations on action research. Interested? Write to us at [email protected] or call +91 96119 11169.

The IIHS Capacity Development team is delivering a series of three workshops for the Local Administration Department (LA...
17/08/2026

The IIHS Capacity Development team is delivering a series of three workshops for the Local Administration Department (LAD), Government of Puducherry, as part of the umbrella theme ‘Placemaking and Urban Design for Infrastructure Projects in Puducherry’.

The first in the series was held on 31 July — 1 August at Puducherry on 'Principles of Public Placemaking and Programming for Use’. The workshop focused on placemaking and urban design aspects of public infrastructure projects.

IIHS brings experience in designing and delivering programmes on placemaking, public space design, and urban development. With the capacity to curate context-specific learning programmes, field-based engagements, and peer-learning exchanges, IIHS supports cities and institutions in translating urban design principles into practice. To collaborate, please write to us at [email protected] or call +91 96119 11169.

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