EFICA_ Irish Aid End of Project

May 27, 2024By Chris Theko0 comment

ADDRESSING LESOTHO’S GAPS IN RESEARCH, PRODUCTION, AND USE OF SUSTAINABLE LOCALLY SOURCED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

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Material Specification Sheet

November 20, 2023By RISE INT0 comment

SPECIFICATION SHEET TABLE FOR DIFFERENT BUILDING MATERIALS:

Materials Specification Table comparing properties and specs of conventional building materials with those of repurposed and indigenous, low-carbon alternatives.

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Learn about our Climate Action research in sustainable locally sourced construction materials.

November 17, 2023By Chris Theko0 comment

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Building with Compressed Earth Block

September 7, 2023By RISE INT0 comment

Desk Research & Primary Findings

Issued on: 30th August 2023

Table Of Contents

1. Background

1.2. Overview of Compressed Earth Blocks

Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs) are a natural infusion of modern technology with one of the earliest elements of man-made …

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Building with Straw and Grass

September 6, 2023By RISE INT0 comment

Desk Research & Primary Findings

Issued on: 30 August 2023

Table of Contents

1. Background

1.1 Overview of Straw and Grass as a Building Material

Grassland vegetation has dominated Lesotho’s landscape for the last 23,000 years or more, as documented …

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Building with Sheep Wool

September 6, 2023By RISE INT0 comment

Desk Research & Primary Findings

Issued on: 30th August 2023

1. Background

1.1. Overview of Wool

Baumgartner (2021) explains that Lesotho has a rich history and tradition in its wool industry, with high-quality wool produced by the nation’s sheep since …

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Building with Packaging Waste

September 5, 2023By RISE INT0 comment

Desk Research & Primary Findings

Issued on: 30th August 2023

1. Background

1.1.Overview of Waste as a Building Material

The world’s industrial development and economic growth have resulted in a significant increase in solid waste, including plastic, cans, glass …

Building with Hempcrete Blocks

September 4, 2023By RISE INT0 comment

Desk Research & Primary Findings

Issued on:30th August 2023

1. Background

1.1 Overview of Hemp

Hemp is widely regarded as one of the most versatile plants on the planet, with a wealth of potential applications that make it a …

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Building with Sandstone

September 4, 2023By RISE INT0 comment

Desk Research & Primary Findings

Issued on: 30th August 2023

1. Background on Sandstone

1.1. Overview of Sandstone

Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock that can be found in abundant quantities on the Earth’s surface (Hall, 2010). It …

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Do you know about Thatch?

February 8, 2022By Chris Theko0 comment

Author: Lulu Yang

Introduction

Thatch is a common roofing material in many traditional Lesotho houses. Used as a building material, thatch is functional, economic, biodegradable, renewable, locally available, and requires minimal to zero artificial energy input in production. Its sustainable …

1. Background

1.2. Overview of Compressed Earth Blocks

1.1 Overview of Straw and Grass as a Building Material

1.1. Overview of Wool

1. Background

1.1.Overview of Waste as a Building Material

1.1 Overview of Hemp

1.1. Overview of Sandstone

Introduction

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