Vol. 16 No. 01 (2026): Journal of Materials & Construction
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

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Proposed model for evaluating strategies for sustainable social housing development in Vietnam

Vu Phuong Ngan , Doan Duy Ngoc , Bui Thi Thanh Chuc , Vu Tuan Ha

Keywords:

Social housing
Sustainable development
ANP
DEMATEL
ISM
MICMAC

Abstract

Sustainable social housing development is a complex systemic challenge that requires a balanced integration of the economic, social, and environmental pillars, while also being shaped by the interdependent and dynamic relationships among various strategies and influencing factors. In such a context, conventional ranking methods are inadequate, as they fail to capture the feedback loops, interactions, and causal structures inherent in the system. Therefore, a more comprehensive and integrated analytical approach is necessary. This study proposes a hybrid evaluation framework combining the Analytic Network Process (ANP), Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL), and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) integrated with MICMAC analysis. The ANP method is first applied to determine the relative priorities and weights of strategies within a network structure that reflects interdependencies. DEMATEL is then used to identify and analyze cause–effect relationships among factors, thereby clarifying the direction and strength of influence. Based on these results, ISM is employed to construct a hierarchical model of strategies, while MICMAC further classifies them according to their driving power and dependence. The proposed framework provides a robust scientific basis for decision-making and supports the formulation of effective strategies for sustainable social housing development, with potential applicability to other complex multi-criteria system.

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Vu Phuong Ngan, Doan Duy Ngoc, Bui Thi Thanh Chuc, & Vu Tuan Ha. (2026). Proposed model for evaluating strategies for sustainable social housing development in Vietnam. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION, 16(01). https://doi.org/10.54772/jomc.v16i01.1311

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