An Overview: Low-Cost House Materials and Techniques

This paper aims to point out the various materials and techniques used for low-cost housing. This paper presents the study of mixture of cow dung, straw dust, and sand and other materials are used as a supplementary to concrete and mortar in the construction of low-cost environment-friendly house. The study includes live housing examples and highlights the method of construction and various innovative techniques used to make the building eco-friendly and cost effective. For the progression of sustainable development, more utilisation of waste materials for constructing the green buildings in future is required to achieve effective economic construction.