the world population has increased by more than double. The sprawling demographic shift due to continuous migration from rural to urban areas in developing countries imposes socio–economic and environmental pressures on the urban areas. Apparently, the high demand for housing and the unsustainable construction practices underlying its production in recent times constitute issues that merit the attention of low–impact green housing developments. The feasibility of such developments also lies in the effective use of low–cost green building materials and components (LCGBMCs),
 primarily because of their potential to conserve energy use, reduce life–cycle costs, lessen ecological footprints, and revive lost cultural traditions.