Mainstreaming Thermal Comfort for All and Resource Efficiency in Affordable Housing: Status Review of PMAY-U Mission to Understand Barriers and Drivers

The significant amount of upcoming affordable housing construction will generate high carbon footprint, posing adverse environmental impacts. While, current affordable housing units have low electricity consumption, with rising incomes and comfort aspirations, energy use and associated costs in these houses is expected to rise.
This report highlights integrating thermal comfort for all in affordable housing.