Advantages.

Affordability.

About 30% less the cost of building using traditional sandcrete blocks. Semi-skilled labour needed for the arranging and installing of the buildings.

Speed of Installation.

Reduced costs to build schools. Fast creation of educational spaces. The building can be finished in less than 30 days.

Excellent Thermal Properties.

The hollow SCEB reduces annual utility costs of cooling because of the moderating effect of hollow bricks.

Exceptional Acoustical Properties.

Hollow SCEB reduces investment in sound-deadening materials. More silent, comfortable environment.

Superior Structural Properties.

Flexibility in structural design. Improved personal safety. Protected against storms and earthquakes because of the interlocking bricks laid without mortar. Superior long-term appearance and no need for regular painting. 

Environmentally Safe.

Reduction in the use of cement reduces the chemical pollutants in it. Healthier family environment – reduces off-gassing – reduces harmful airborne particles. 

Boosts the national and local economy.

SCEB is made out of laterite by local labour and reduces the use of cement and other imported materials. It create jobs, foreign exchange conservation, and cut down the import of building materials.

Disadvantage.

Laterite, the major raw material for the SCEB must be available nearby, otherwise, the transport cost will defy the advantage of affordability.

2. CAF (Compressed Agricultural Fiber) Buildings. Insulpanel.

Project partners of ABT, manufacturers of Compressed Agricultural Fiber (CAF) as improved local building materials and social infrastructural projects.

Advantages.

Affordability.

About 30% less the cost of building using traditional sandcrete blocks. Semi-skilled labour is needed for the installations.

Speed of Installation.

Reduced costs to build schools. Fast creation of educational spaces. The building can be finished in less than 14 days.

Excellent Thermal Properties.

Reduces annual utility costs. Lower costs are devoted to HVAC and insulation.

Exceptional Acoustical Properties.

Reduces investment in sound-deadening materials. More silent, comfortable environment.

Superior Fire Transmission Rating.

2.5 + hour rating for vertical wall assemblies and a 1.5-hour rating for horizontal ceiling and roof assemblies. Greater satisfaction and comfort. enhanced. Lower insurance rates.

Superior Structural Properties.

Flexibility in structural design. Improved personal safety. Protected against storms and earthquakes. Superior long-term appearance. settling.

Environmentally Safe.

Renewable agricultural resources. Creates additional income for farmers. 

Helps to conserve forest resources by reducing the use of framing lumber by up to 90%. Healthier family environment – no off-gassing – no harmful airborne particles.

International Standards.

Meet international construction standards.

Disadvantage.

The building must be completed when started to prevent the elements of the weather from affecting it. 

3. Staged Houses