Abstract
The swiftly mounting world energy consumption has sparked questions regarding supply constraints, the collapse of energy resources, and dense environmental effects. Although the construction industry has much developed, yet construction is still a difficult, and costly process. Consequently, there is a necessity to find additional energy-efficient and cost-saving substitutes to sustain the urbanization of houses at a reasonable price to low-income groups. This study aims to provide an energy-efficient proposal for a housing scheme with strict control over cost allowing the low-income groups to enjoy livability stemming from the thermally comfortable and cost-saving technology. For this purpose, visits and surveys were carried out to critically analyze the respective housing scheme. Two proposals were suggested i.e. Proposal A by applying a low-cost technique called a Rat-trap bond to the walls and Proposal B, by designing an architectural plan for proficient utilization of space along with Rat-trap bond. Proposal B is highly recommended for construction as it saves 799 units of electricity and is 28% cost-effective during the construction phase than the existing housing unit. Summarized results were prepared from cost analysis and Ecotect analysis which ascertains the proposal to be energy efficient in addition to low cost. It is recommended to invest in cost-effective and energy-efficient technologies at the governmental level so that the challenge of inadequate housing can be answered once and for all.
Highlights
Developing countries are facing an immense challenge regarding the provision of shelter for low-income groups [1, 2]
Thermal load analysis and cost estimation were done for an existing housing unit, Proposal A, and Proposal B
Analysis and results in part of the research consists of three phases i.e. I) Space design and comparison, II) Thermal load calculation and comparison, and III) Cost estimation and comparison
Summary
Developing countries are facing an immense challenge regarding the provision of shelter for low-income groups [1, 2]. By the year 2030, an estimated number of 2.8 billion people need to be accommodated with a decent living environment and efficient urban services [4, 5]. About 3.3 billion, a 50% of the world’s population, is living in urban areas, whereas by the end of 2030, 5 billion people will be residing in cities, which would be 60% of the world’s population [6]. Such demographic predictions could be subject to discussion, it is apparent that millions of new homes would have to be constructed to meet the rising population. The need for large-scale housing development every year, while the provision of such enormously scaled housing development and the supply of the requisite construction materials both will be challenging in the future
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
