A Comprehensive Review of Prefabricated Low-Cost Houses

This study provides a detailed review of prefabricated low-cost housing solutions, emphasizing how construction expenses can be minimized through smart planning, modern techniques, and the efficient use of local and sustainable materials.The paper aims to correct the widespread misconception that low-cost housing means poor quality, showing instead that affordability can be achieved without sacrificing strength, durability, or functionality.Key strategies include optimizing design, choosing cost-efficient materials, and phasing non-essential finishes.The study also highlights the environmental benefits of using recyclable, energy-saving, and biodegradable materials.Through this review, the research outlines practical approaches that make decent housing more accessible to low-income communities.

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Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)
Published
2025-01-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57239/pjlss-2025-23.2.00157
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2
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Architecture and Computational Design
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A Comprehensive Review of Prefabricated Low-Cost Houses

Aya Sabah Salahldeen
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Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)
Architecture and Computational Design
18.98
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A Comprehensive Review of Prefabricated Low-Cost Houses

Aya Sabah Salahldeen
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Abstract

This study provides a detailed review of prefabricated low-cost housing solutions, emphasizing how construction expenses can be minimized through smart planning, modern techniques, and the efficient use of local and sustainable materials.The paper aims to correct the widespread misconception that low-cost housing means poor quality, showing instead that affordability can be achieved without sacrificing strength, durability, or functionality.Key strategies include optimizing design, choosing cost-efficient materials, and phasing non-essential finishes.The study also highlights the environmental benefits of using recyclable, energy-saving, and biodegradable materials.Through this review, the research outlines practical approaches that make decent housing more accessible to low-income communities.

Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)Vol. 23(2)
Openalex Percentile: Top 1%
Architecture and Computational Design
18.98
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