Authors : Dr. Rumana Rashid; Mehnaz Tabassum; Asma Siddika; Shahrin Sultana Sinthia

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May1045

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Abstract : This research examines the feasibility of a standardized modular façade panel housing system. Research reveals that modular buildings are 20–25% less expensive and 35% quicker to construct than conventional dwellings. The project aims to compare timber species, examine material amounts, labor, and transportation, and evaluate scalability and sustainability, while assessing the economic advantages of modular façades relative to current methods. The literature review, field surveys, and quantitative cost analysis indicate that the proposed 4′ × 8′ façade panels, which utilize only 1.33 CFT of wood and one galvanized sheet per unit, decrease construction costs by 18–24% due to reduced labor requirements, efficient transportation, and optimized material usage. Substituting imported hardwoods with indigenous species improves local supply chains and cost-effectiveness. The approach saves waste, facilitates flat-packed transportation, and allows for straightforward installation, disassembly, and expansion. The suggested modular façade system provides a scalable, economical, and climate-responsive housing option for the vulnerable populations of Bangladesh.

Keywords : Modular Housing, Façade Panel System, Economic Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability, Scalable Housing.

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