Achieving Optimal Residential unit for Low Cost Mas Housing in Developing Countries

Abstract

Low cost housing is a concept which deals with effective budgeting and following of techniques which help reducing construction cost using locally available materials along with improved skills and technologies without sacrificing the strength, performance, and life of the structure. In this study we identity the factors affecting the cost of optimal residential unit for low cost mass housing. To achieve optimal residential unit, it consists of several steps starting with the selection of size of residential unit, standard design, wall thickness, structure type and energy efficiency strategy used for optimal residential unit. After complete designing, calculation of the estimated cost of optimal residential unit for low cost mass housing through Revit model and manual estimation. After estimation 4 installment plans are established for 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, and 20 years. For validation the designed layout and installment plans are shown to low income group of society and collect their valuable input. Survey shows that 3 Marla size is suitable for low income group and people are interested in 10 year installment plan.