ECONOMICAL AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING DESIGN

Abstract

Economical and sustainable housing design is an important approach in modern construction that aims to reduce construction cost, minimize environmental impact, and improve energy efficiency while ensuring safety and comfort. With the rapid growth of population and urbanization, the demand for affordable house.The project includes preparation of plan, elevation, structural layout, and cost estimation using standard engineering methods. A comparison between conventional and sustainable construction highlights the advantages in terms of cost savings and resource conservation.The study shows that sustainable housing can reduce cost, conserve resources, and provide safe and comfortable living, making it suitable for low-income housing and developing areas has increased significantly, especially for low- and middle-income groups.This project focuses on designing a residential building using cost-effective planning, locally available materials, and sustainable construction techniques. Eco-friendly materials such as fly ash bricks, stabilized mud blocks, and recycled materials are considered to reduce cost and environmental impact. The design also incorporates energy-efficient features like natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting, and proper building orientation.