To mitigate the environmental impact of building construction and operations, numerous
eco-friendly building materials have emerged in the marketplace. It is very crucial as it increases the efficiency of energy used, while simultaneously reducing impact on human well-being and the environment.
Moreover, there are various perceptions when it comes to the meaning of sustainability for different people. Hence, identifying the world's most eco-friendly building materials can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to the construction industry. It is the most crucial time for humans to truly understand the significance of renewable energy as the ever increasing population has resulted in over consumption of scarce resources, while also depleting the overall health of our planet. Hence, it has become somewhat imperative for players in the construction industry to utilize eco-friendly building materials that can ensure sustainability.
Here are some of the eco-friendly building materials that can be very effective and safe for the players in the construction industry:
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Rice husk Ash concrete
Rice husk Ash concrete is a unique eco-friendly material which is a by-product of burning rice husk, wherein, the burned remains are then mixed with concrete to increase the workability of the concrete.
It has higher bond strength when compared to the Portland cement, and can be useful for both small and large scale applications including industrial floorings, insulators, bathrooms, and swimming pools, among others.
● Porotherm bricks
Porotherm bricks are a mix of clay and other natural products like rice ash husk, sawdust, coal ash, to name a few. As it is hollow from inside, it makes them considerably lighter, while more durable than the conventional bricks. Moreover, it has low water absorption, and is also fire-proof and thermally insulated. With a lifespan of 150 years, Porotherm allows for substantial savings as it is considerably lower in price.
● TMT Bars
Finding its way across all kinds of applications under construction including residential buildings, bridges, commercial buildings, factories, among others, Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars have robust strength and are corrosion-resistant. Also, it is earthquake resistant which enables them to have a long-lasting life.
● Bagasse particle board
A by-product of sugarcane, Bagasse particle board is the fibrous residue of sugarcane after it is crushed. it is easily composted in a short span without causing harm to the environment, as it is entirely made up of natural materials. It is said that Bagasse is a good alternative for plywood, and can be used while building furniture and during wall partitions.
● Green Concrete
To promote sustainability within the environment, Green concrete as a technology was invented with recycled and waste materials such as mining wastes, mud, glass wastes, sawdust, burnt clay, among others. This product comes with low maintenance, but long-lasting durability. This is a very significant product for the construction industry as it was designed while carefully keeping in mind the entire construction life cycle including the structural design, parameters, production, and maintenance. Furthermore, it also reduces emission of CO2 into the atmosphere, and is also thermal and fire-resistant.
