Small buildings are more difficult to design. Two or Three storied buildings are good to be done by rubble or bricks. RCC frame for these can be done by experts, otherwise it may become dangerous. There are only 1400 something plans. We could repeat the design.

Low cost houses are a fashion, it may costly. There is low cost materials also. Foundation may consume 15% or more money. It will check by suitable methods and type. RRM is adequate in several cases.

Individual footing can be replacing by strip mat which will take more load. Rubble piling is a recent advancement in foundations in sand. Cheap wooden structure is suitable for houses of the commons.

Rubber wood is a suitable example this can be treated and used. Green technology is gaining importance now a days. Cement and steel are energy consuming. Sand bricks and gypsum bricks are also popular. Gypsum boards can be used for walls and roof. Interlocking bricks is not getting enough customers.

Cheap labor is a factor in the construction field. Helpers must be trained along masons and carpenters.

Researches must be done for the materials and methods. Arboriculture is a subject to be taught with this. From ancient times trees are planted near habitats. Kitchen garden is a must for these.

Villages must be planned. Every villages are to be self sufficient.

Water and electricity plays a major role in village planning. Rainwater harvesting shall be used.

Centralized Rain Water Harvesting is conveniently done here, which can arrest floods within some limit. Rain water is available in plenty and storing and reusing after treating is easy.

Sewage treatment plants are important here in health consideration. Transportation is also a subject.

For planning villages, public transport system must be encouraged. During this pandemics situation appropriate design for the same is studied.

Low cost is not only for the poor, it’s a passion!