The trend of establishing low-cost house designs and floor plans within hilly terrains is gaining traction, where property prices are increasing, and a significant proportion of the population is unable to afford housing. These houses, which resemble caves, are considered to be earthquake proof and are not affected by landslides. According to a report by (General Growth Properties, 2018) the demand for, and value of, these houses are increasing by 15 to 30% every year, and they are also used as storage space as well.
Here is an in-depth look for cheap house building ideas:
- · To construct a ‘cave home’, space within a hillside must be purchased; its price is 25 to 40% lower compared to the cost of regular plots.
- · These houses are spread over at least 400 square feet and usually consist of two large rooms; kitchens, restrooms and living areas (usual verandahs) are located outside.
- · Another low-cost house construction technique is to build plastered walls with clay instead of regular paint, and floors are paved with concrete. These are easy to maintain and relatively inexpensive.
- · These houses usually do not have windows; however, entrances are at least seven to eight feet high in order to allow a substantial amount of sunlight to enter.
- · Due to their location, these houses stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter, which makes them eco-friendly.
- · Indoor plumbing is usually not available; however, electricity is.
- · The estimate of the low-cost house plan is in between $ 35,000 and $ 40,000, and this makes these houses affordable for a significant number of people in hilly areas. An increasing number of people are purchasing them and placing them on rent; monthly rentals range between $ 1,350 and $ 1,800.
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