Low cost housing model:
Purpose: A cost effective, affordable and eco-friendly housing system including, low cost house & sanitation system with implementation of biogas system which will decrease air pollution and drainage problem. A large section of Indian population lives in villages and is mainly engaged in agriculture. They belong to weaker section of the society
Phases in low cost housing model:
1) Material collection regarding low cost construction work.
2) Suitability & availability of construction materials.
3) Survey regarding construction.
4) Planning regarding construction work.
5) Detail designing of house system, bio-gas sanitation system & drainage.
6) Detailed estimation of cost and quantity survey of material.
Commencement of construction work
Step I: Construction of bio-gas digestion chamber.
II: Construction of house system and sanitation system.
III: Construction of drainage.
IV: Curing procedure.
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Principles to be observed in low cost housing Models:
1) Building on the basics: Provide safe and dependable shelter, optimize access to food, transportations, schools, jobs, services etc.
2) Think holistically: Address all aspects of designs, programming, operations and community as a package rather than as discrete elements.
3) Choose walkable sites: Maximize opportunities for low-stress walking, biking and transit connections civic, educational, retail shops, prioritize pedestrians, get people moving.
4) Design places for people: Create durable, cost-effective, multi-functional spaces for social activit' recreation neighbourhood gatherings and courtyards, play areas, gardens, patios for interaction.
5) Connect with the landscape: Design for beauty, relaxation and community life, preserve exist' trees/landscape wherever possible. Add trees for air-quality, shade and seasonal connections. Choose lowmaintenance drought tolerant, non-toxic and non-allergic materials.
6) Build health homes: Maximize natural light, ventilation, air, use nontoxic, safe materials, include views open space, prominent stairs, stoops and casual seating at building edges.
7) Celebrate healthy food: Integrate community gardens, edible landscapes, food markets, emphasize 10 seasonal and healthy food, include programming for garden maintenance and healthy food events.
8) Energize the community: Ask the residents what they want, shape project to suit specific needs; staff and property management visible and accessible; get all ages involved.
9) Leverage available resources: Work with agencies, utility providers, civic groups e.g. transportation authority, master gardeners to maximize community services and 'technical/financial support for healthy living programmes, reach out to collaborate with local health organsiations and advocates.
10) Provide healthy living programmes: Start early to create and maintain consistent structure for healthy living programmes i.e. exercise, food, stress reduction, preventive healthcare. Provide apprenticeships