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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By Vasiliki Zacharia
I am Vasiliki, an architect engineer from Greece. During my master’s program in International cooperation in Sustainable and Emergency architecture in Barcelona, my passion for travel and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds led me to Lesotho …
Emma Biraghi
“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have traveled”.
This sentence from prophet Muhammad has always inspired me, even if I’m not particularly attached to religion, this specific one touches my …
We have done it!!!
It is incredible how time flies when you’re having fun! As we look back at the month of September, rise International held various advocacy events with key stakeholders from the private and public sector as well …
Desk Research & Primary Findings
Issued on: 30th August 2023
Table Of Contents
1. Background…………………………………………………………………………. 2
1.2. Overview of Compressed Earth Blocks………………………………….. 2
1.3. Advantages of Compressed Earth Blocks……………………. 3
1.4. Disadvantages or limitations of Compressed Earth Blocks……………………………………………………………………………….. 4
2. …
Desk Research & Primary Findings
Issued on: 30 August 2023
Table of Contents
1. Background…………………………………………………………………………. 2
1.1 Overview of Straw and Grass as a Building Material………………….. 2
2. Types of Straw and Grass used as a Building Material in Lesotho…………………………………………………………………………………… …
Desk Research & Primary Findings
Issued on: 30th August 2023
Table Of Content
1. Background…………………………………………………………………………. 2
1.1. Overview of Wool……………………………………………………………… 2
1.2. Wool as a building material…………………………………………………. 2
1.3. Wool bricks……………………………………………………………………… 3
Seriti sa Makhoarane Heritage and Tourism Network (SSM) in collaboration with rise held a first of its kind Built Environment and Heritage Masterclass in Makeneng, a small village in Maseru, Lesotho. This class was held at Makeneng (Matsieng), the royal
