[HTML][HTML] Towards the development of performance-efficient compressed earth blocks from industrial and agro-industrial by-products

M Valenzuela, G Ciudad, JP Cárdenas… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
This work addresses the development of compressed earth blocks with high quality using
stabilizers and reinforcements of industrial and agroindustrial by-products. A critique of the …

Thermal comfort and passive survivability in earthen buildings

L Ben-Alon, AR Rempel - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Earthen building materials have been regaining popularity due to their environmental,
economic, and health advantages. Furthermore, given projected thermal survivability in the …

Hygrothermal properties of unfired earth bricks: Effect of barley straw, hemp shiv and corn cob addition

A Laborel-Préneron, C Magniont, JE Aubert - Energy and Buildings, 2018 - Elsevier
Earth is a material presenting good hygric properties, which is an important point as comfort
and indoor air quality have become major issues. Nowadays, the energy efficiency of a …

An integrated life cycle assessment of different façade systems for a typical residential building in Ghana

MK Ansah, X Chen, H Yang, L Lu, PTI Lam - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2020 - Elsevier
This study performs a comparative environmental and economic assessment of four different
façade systems for low-cost residential buildings in Ghana. A framework is designed to …

Investigating the mechanical and thermal properties of compressed earth bricks made by eco-friendly stabilization materials as partial or full replacement of cement

E Hany, N Fouad, M Abdel-Wahab, E Sadek - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Sustainable development is a major concern, so reducing greenhouse gas emissions during
production of construction materials is the main objective for many researches. Rammed …

Authors closure to the Discussion of the Review article “Optimisation of Compressed earth blocks (CEBs) using natural origin materials: A systematic literature review”

C Turco, A de Paula Junior, E Teixeira… - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The purpose of this closure is to present a response to the doubts arisen by the authors of
the Discussion of the Review article with the title “Optimisation of Compressed Earth Blocks …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of different earthen construction materials in oasis of south-eastern Morocco (Errachidia Province)

A Mellaikhafi, A Tilioua, H Souli, M Garoum… - Case Studies in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The oasis of Southeast Morocco possesses outstanding earthen architecture built
with a mixture of rammed earth and mud brick construction. This work is a contribution to the …

[HTML][HTML] Thermomechanical characterization and durability of adobes reinforced with millet waste fibers (sorghum bicolor)

C Babé, DK Kidmo, A Tom, RRN Mvondo… - Case Studies in …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Artisans in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon make abundant use of adobes
formulated from red millet fibers for the construction of houses. However, scientific data are …

[HTML][HTML] Properties of unfired, illitic-clay bricks for sustainable construction

D Muheise-Araalia, S Pavia - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Illitic clays are used for brickmaking worldwide. This paper explores the feasibility of using
these clays unfired, to lower the environmental impact of construction. The results suggest …

Compaction effect on the compressive strength and durability of stabilized earth blocks

JR González-López, CA Juárez-Alvarado… - … and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
This work aims to investigate the design of clay matrices with optimum granulometry for their
use in compressed earth blocks with and without stabilizers. The results and discussion …