README

This project is a Sustainable Home Construction Material Optimizer that allows users to compare the cost and environmental impact of various materials for construction projects. All materials are measured and priced per square foot for consistency.

Features

• User Input: Users can input their budget, area to cover (in square feet), and a maximum allowed environmental impact score.
• Material Selection: Users can select multiple materials from a predefined list, and the system will calculate the total cost and environmental impact of each material for the given area.
• Results Filtering: Only materials that fall within the user's budget and environmental impact threshold will be displayed.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone git@github.com:akmnahid/Sustainable-Home-Construction-Material-Optimizer.git

2. Install dependencies using Composer:

   composer install

3. Run the application:

   • For a local development server:

     php -S localhost:8000

4. Open the application in your browser:

   http://localhost:8000/index.php
   

Install via Composer

To include this package in your project, run the following command:

composer require akmnahid/sustainable-home-construction-material-optimizer

How to Use

1. Input your budget: Enter the maximum amount you are willing to spend on materials for your construction project.

2. Input the area to cover: Enter the total area you need to cover in square feet.

3. Input the maximum environmental impact score: Choose the maximum environmental impact score you are willing to accept for the materials (e.g., 40).

4. Select materials: Choose from the available materials, and the system will calculate the cost of covering the area with each selected material.

5. Submit: Click the Optimize button to see a list of materials that meet your criteria. The results will display the total cost and environmental impact for each material.

Example

Imagine you need to cover 500 square feet with a budget of $1000 and an environmental impact threshold of 40.

• You select Bamboo and Recycled Steel as your materials.
• The system calculates the total cost for each material and displays only the materials that fit your budget and environmental impact score.

Sample Form:

• Budget: $1000
• Area to Cover: 500 sq ft
• Max Environmental Impact Score: 40
• Selected Materials: Bamboo, Recycled Steel

Sample Output:

Material: Bamboo - Cost: $20/sq ft, Environmental Impact: 30, Available in: Asia
Total Cost: $500.00

Material: Recycled Steel - Cost: $50/sq ft, Environmental Impact: 40, Available in: Global
Total Cost: $1000.00

File Structure

/sustainable-home-construction
├── composer.json          # Composer configuration
├── index.php              # Main entry point for the application
├── src/
│   ├── DataProvider.php   # Interface for providing materials data
│   ├── Material.php       # Material class representing the construction materials
│   ├── MaterialOptimizer.php  # Logic for optimizing materials based on input
│   └── MaterialsData.php  # Implementation of DataProvider, providing materials measured in square feet
├── vendor/                # Composer-generated folder for dependencies
└── public/                # Static assets (e.g., CSS, JS)

Customization

• Adding new materials: To add new materials, update the MaterialsData.php file and include the material name, cost, environmental impact score, and unit.
• Adjusting unit measurement: This project assumes that all materials are measured in square feet. If you want to add other units (e.g., cubic meters), you can modify the Material class and the logic for unit conversions.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.