Sustainable Design Strategies for Low-income Housing in Urban Environments: A Comparative Analysis

1. Introduction 2. Background and Context 2.1 Definition of Sustainable Design 2.2 Importance in Urban Housing 2.3 Challenges in Low-income Contexts 3. Literature Review 3.1 Previous Studies on Sustainable Design 3.2 Case Studies in Urban Environments 3.3 Gaps in Current Research 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design and Approach 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Analytical Framework 5. Sustainable Design Strategies 5.1 Passive Design Techniques 5.2 Energy-efficient Systems 5.3 Water Conservation Methods 5.4 Use of Sustainable Materials 6. Comparative Analysis 6.1 Evaluation Criteria for Comparison 6.2 Case Study: City A vs City B 6.3 Assessment of Sustainability Outcomes 7. Barriers to Implementation 7.1 Economic Constraints 7.2 Policy and Regulatory Challenges 7.3 Social and Cultural Factors 8. Recommendations and Conclusions 8.1 Policy Recommendations 8.2 Design Guidelines for Practitioners 8.3 Future Research Directions