Study of affordable building materials and building methods for India’s warm and humid climate

Study of affordable building materials and building methods for India’s warm and humid climate

Ar. K. Chithra, P.Ashok, N.Sankara narayan, and M.Deva Antony Joshva

Abstract. People's increasing awareness of materials, architecture, and aesthetic trends is a good sign for a better future in the field of architecture and developing city conditions and living standards, but everyone wants to build their house in an affordable and innovative way, but due to a lack of awareness and a limited budget, people avoid going for better construction practices, which designers and engineers provide. As a result, many are opting for unethical practices and unauthorized contractors for their low-budget buildings. This is a serious concern currently since individuals are engaging in incorrect practices, poor working quality, and insufficient understanding, all of which are diminishing the Ifespan and quality of building forms, materials, and architectural Construction.

Keywords— Low-cost housing technology, construction materials, and cost-effectiveness, Climate: humid and warm.