Information Library Material Specification SheetSPECIFICATION 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. Click here for more info. https://riseint.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Material-Specification-Sheet-by-rise-international.pdf Read MoreLearn about our Climate Action research in sustainable locally sourced construction materials.https://riseint.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rise-International-climate-change-Catalogue.pdf https://riseint.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rise-International-climate-change-Catalogue.pdf Read MoreBuilding with Compressed Earth BlockDesk 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 structures: the mud brick or adobe block (Bowen 2017). They are essentially moulded adobe… Read MoreBuilding with Straw and GrassDesk 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 by Oppong 2008. However, over time Lesotho’s grasslands have been substantially transformed by human activities… Read MoreBuilding with Sheep WoolDesk 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 the 1800s. The industry has a well-established network that connects local producers with brokers in… Read MoreBuilding with Packaging WasteDesk 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 bottles, and paper, which pollute the environment by ending up in oceans and landfills (Vicelj, Sandanayake… Read MoreBuilding with Hempcrete BlocksDesk 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 highly valuable resource. The hemp plant stem has numerous applications, with a long history of use… Read MoreBuilding with SandstoneDesk 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 has been used as a building material since ancient times and continues to be a popular… Read MoreDo you know about Thatch?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 properties and characteristics provide massive potential for expanded building material usage. Properties Although it is… Read MoreWhy do we need an Enterprise Hub in Lesotho?An Enterprise Hub in the entrepreneurial sense is a kind of greenhouse for start-up enterprises. In this protected incubation environment, entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas can be consulted and trained. Incubation Hubs are contact points for entrepreneurial learning, thinking and connecting people where they share, network and mutually benefit from one another. The importance of… Read More All Categories rise News Fellows Blogs Uncategorized News Social Entrepreneurship Information for Students Events in loco program Programs 2020 film screenings Lecture Series Partner Design and Build Information Library Case Studies Recent Posts Let’s change more lives together in 2024!! February 28, 2024 Motivated by lack of infrastructure December 14, 2023 Growing in bounds and leaps December 5, 2023 Material Specification Sheet November 20, 2023