IGBC-DCS Green Affordable Housing is very important for health and well being of comman people. green affordable housing development with limited resource is possible by ussing friendly economical material as follows;

1. Instead of conventional bricks, block can be used
2. Instead of conventional cement, gypsum cement can be used
3. Instead of conventional glass for window, tempered glass / solar glass can be used
4. Instead of conventional pavers tiles, grass pavers can be used
5. Instead of conventional wood furniture, recycle material/ metal furniture can be used

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While rapid urbanization, growing cities provide various opportunities, there are fallout in terms of proliferation of slums, high prices of land and building materials which render houses un-affordable for the segment at the bottom of the pyramid. Therefore, the need for adequate housing for the low-income groups will substantially increase.

Most importantly, while we create housing for these sections of the society, they need to be green too. The principles of green and sustainability are fortunately or unfortunately community-agnostic, in the sense that they also need to handle wastage a bit more carefully, be thrifty in the usage of energy & water, handle waste in a hygienic manner to avoid outbreak of epidemics, reduced use of virgin materials and above all enhance their own quality of lives.

Housing that is appropriate to the needs of a household and within their means to pay along with being environment conscious. The means (or capacity) of a household to pay for their housing depends on three primary factors:

• The income of the household;
• The cost of appropriate housing; and
• Other essential living costs to be met by the household, such as food and household goods, transport, education and healthcare.