Utilization of hydraform brick as alternative construction material for sustainable project delivery in the tropics
Ejidike, Valentine (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023102527966
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023102527966
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This study focuses on using hydraform brick as an alternative construction material for sustainable project delivery in the tropics, with Nigeria, as the study area. Hydraform bricks are cement-stabilised soil blocks that allow for dry stacked interlocked construction.
The study examined what sustainable development entails and the life cycle of building materials; it also evaluated the sustainable development principles that guide a project’s achievement through the economic, social, and environmental perspectives.
A case study and interview were conducted to gather relevant information; it was revealed that the hydraform bricks significantly benefited its users and the environment as it uses primarily natural raw materials that are readily available in large quantities.
The study examined what sustainable development entails and the life cycle of building materials; it also evaluated the sustainable development principles that guide a project’s achievement through the economic, social, and environmental perspectives.
A case study and interview were conducted to gather relevant information; it was revealed that the hydraform bricks significantly benefited its users and the environment as it uses primarily natural raw materials that are readily available in large quantities.