Government Strategies, Economic Influences and Resident Comfort in Sustainable Housing: A Case of Swabi in Pakistan

Abstract

This research explores the concept of sustainable housing, focusing on Swabi, Pakistan, as a case study for its development. It considers the role that government planning and design can play in fostering sustainable housing, as well as economic factors and cost-efficiency. Additionally, the study investigates how sustainable housing impacts residents' comfort. Data was collected through a self-designed survey targeting professionals in construction and development such as architects, planners, and designers. The respondents were selected through random sampling, and the survey was administered online through Google Forms. Hypothesis: Sustainable housing is highly influenced by government policies in terms of housing plans and design and economic considerations. In turn, sustainable housing significantly affects the improvement of comfort for the residents and ensures environmental safety. A one-sample t-test was conducted to analyze the perspectives of the surveyed population regarding different aspects of sustainable housing. The statistical analysis indicated that the government's role, economic factors, and cost efficiency all are significantly related to promoting sustainable housing in Pakistan. It also points out that sustainable housing is positive for comfort improvement for residents and environmental protection.