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Nguyen Hoang-Vu Le1 and Le-Minh Ngo2
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DOI:10.17265/1934-7359/2026.07.002
1. HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietNam 2. University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietNam
Rapid urbanization and the continuous growth of migrant populations in Ho Chi Minh City have created significant pressure on the urban housing system, particularly in the affordable housing sector. However, the development of low-cost housing for migrants still faces many challenges related to construction costs, land availability, construction duration, and environmental sustainability. This study focuses on exploring sustainable, affordable housing models for migrants through the application of prefabricated construction technology in Ho Chi Minh City. The research employs methods of literature review, comparative analysis, and evaluation of domestic and international prefabricated housing practices to identify the advantages and feasibility of this construction approach. The findings indicate that prefabricated construction technology offers numerous benefits, including reduced construction time, lower labor costs, improved quality control, minimized material waste, and enhanced environmental performance. Based on these advantages, the paper proposes a sustainable multi-storey affordable housing model suitable for the socio-economic and urban conditions of Ho Chi Minh City, emphasizing flexibility, adaptability, cost efficiency, and improved living quality for low-income migrants. The study concludes that prefabricated construction technology can become an effective solution for promoting sustainable, affordable housing development while contributing to the industrialization and modernization of Vietnam’s construction sector.
Affordable housing, migrants, prefabricated construction, precast technology, Ho Chi Minh City.
Nguyen Hoang-Vu Le and Le-Minh Ngo. (2026). Research on Sustainable, Affordable Housing Models for Migrants Using Prefabricated Construction Technology in Ho Chi Minh City, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, July 2026, Vol. 20, No. 7, 271-280
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