Small Low-Cost Housing Development The small low-cost housing development is normally based on effective budgeting and cost reduction techniques by using skills, technology and materials available locally yet with the project structure maintaining its strength, having reasonable life and achieving the performance it was meant to. This concept is not about using a cheap, low-quality material. Rather it is the management and economizing of resources such as implementation of work in phases or postponement of the finishing processes. Further, the building material and labor cost are reduced to between 65% and 70%. Thinner walls, less energy-consuming and environmental-friendly materials are used. Normally, the walls are constructed of concrete while the timber is used for the first floor. The surface finishes for the walls and floor make use of locally available resources. The bedroom in this kind of development is usually situated on the first floor. The main aim of the project is to design the bedroom based on providing comfort. Since this is a low-traffic area, the floor needs to be healthy, warm and appealing. Wood is the best material for this room because of its affordability, environmental friendliness and natural beauty. The wood used for floor finishes has been known to improve the quality of air inside and thus the bedroom floor needs to have finished wood laid on concrete beams. This is wood that is coated to provide smooth finishing and durability of the floor. The next alternative to this would be jack arch floor that makes use of compressed earth blocks. The walls can best be made using burnt bricks that have been immersed in water for 24 hours. These provide warmth and save on cost. Another alternative would be masonry walls made of concrete which though strong are relatively cold. The kitchen in this housing development has light traffic with high food and drink spillages. The recommendable floor for the kitchen is wood that is lightly sanded and recoated. These sheets of sanded wood are normally laid on concrete beams using adhesives. This is most suitable because of the ease of cleaning and ease of movement. The next alternative would be finished concrete. This has the advantage of easy cleaning but can cause falls in case of liquid spillage while the cost is higher than wood. The walls of the kitchen need to be built using concrete. This is because of its strength, less energy consumption and mortar saving. Bricks would be the alternative but they use high energy. The shower rooms are characterized by water and light traffic. It is highly recommended that the floor and walls be made of ceramic tiles which are prepared from ceramic material and laid on the adhesive mixture and allowed to dry. This is because of their environmental friendliness, lesser costs and no adverse effects from water. They provide a beautiful finish that is easy to clean and maintain. Another alternative would be concrete tiles that are prepared from concrete and given smooth finishes. The disadvantage of this is the high cost involved. Contractor’s offices Office buildings act as symbols of financial, social and technological progress and show economic activity index. Office