Study on Stabilized Compressed Earth Bricks in Building Construction for Stainable Development

Abstract – Building materials, technologies and building practices have evolved through ages. Housing and building sector reflect the living standards of society. Stones, mud, thatch, leaves and timber represent the building materials used for the construction of dwellings. Any energy is spent in manufacturing and use of these natural materials for construction. Burnt bricks, lime, cement, steel, metal products, paints and PVC are the manufactured materials (using external energy) commonly used for construction industry. Extensive use of these materials can drain the energy resources and adversely affect the environment. It is difficult to meet the ever-growing demand for buildings by adopting only energy efficient materials and construction methods. The raw materials to produce simple, energy efficient , eco-friendly and sustainable building materials and techniques to satisfy the increasing demand for buildings and decrease the consumption of energy in buildings . Key words: Energy, Sustainable materials, alternative technologies