ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE MATERIAL & TECHNOLOGY

Properties of Eco- friendly material &technology Ÿ What is mean by eco - friendly technology?
Eco - friendly technologies involved making use of alternative energy source
which is abundant to generate renewable energy , reducing the amount of
resource which is limited used through the conventional like fossil fuel.

METHODOLOGY
Ÿ The eco-friendly building material are those that provide appropriate service
and life span with minimum maintenance, while minimizing the extraction of
raw materials, the pollution from, and energy consumed by manufacturing
and use, and that have the maximum potential for reuse or resource
recovery.
OBJECTIVE OF STUDY :
Ÿ To study the minimal impact on the local
infrastructure.
Ÿ To analyze new methods of work and
manufacture that are less harmful to
environment.
Ÿ To study great longevity and cost effective
construction.
Ÿ Comparative study between conventional and
eco-friendly building materials using
sustainability measures.
Eco –Friendly Building Materials & Construction Techniques SOURCES OF MATERIALS
Ÿ The eco-friendly building materials represents a response from the building sector
(a) Renewable Source : The rapid renewable
intended to reduce the environmental cost of making and using buildings.
resources such as woods, teak, timbre etc.
Ÿ In the construction industry, selection of sustainable structural materials during the design
(b) Reuse of waste : By recycling/ reusing the
phase leads to move towards more sustainable construction.
salvage products like door, windows etc or
Ÿ Therefore, there is a need to select more eco-friendly building materials to be used in
agricultural / industrial waste like baggase board
construction.
etc.

Material / Product selection criteria:

Ÿ Resource Efficiency: natural/renewable, resource efficient manufacturing process,
locally available, refurbished/ remanufactured, reusable/recyclable and durability.
Ÿ Indoor Air Quality: IAQ is enhanced by utilizing materials of low or non-toxic, minimal
chemical emission, moisture resistant and healthfully maintained.
Ÿ Energy Efficiency: Those materials are preferred that require the minimal amount of
energy at the time of construction of the concrete.
Ÿ Water Conservation: Materials that help us and conserve water in landscaped areas are
preferred to be used or even help reduce water consumption in building materials.
Ÿ Affordability: Affordability can be considered when building product life-cycle costs are
comparable to conventional materials or as a whole, are within a project-defined
percentage of the overall budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE MATERIAL & TECHNOLOGY

Fly-ash Sand Lime Gypsum Bricks Concrete Roofing Tile

Use : For walls in housing and all types of building Use : cladding for sloping roofs of different types of
construction, boundary walls. buildings.
Salient Features : Salient Features :
• excellent strength • highly cost effective
• quick drying of bricks • production under control condition
• low water absorption and shrinkage • more durable and strong in different climate
• reduction in mortar consumption • no noise during rain • can be colored to
Size of Product : 230 x 115 x 75 mm specification
Size of Product : 240 x 488 x 8 mm

Compressed Earth Brick Block Ferro cement Roofing Channels

Use : To construct building that are aesthetic, efficient Use : For roof and intermediate floor construction
and easy to build. as substitute to rcc slabs
Salient Features : Salient Features :
• energy efficient • speedy installation
• excellent surface finish • lower dead load on walls
• cost effective technology • high strength to weight ratio
• plastering is not required • elegant profile and unique size
• good thermal insulation • light, slender element and shell structure
Size of Product : 230 x 109 x 76 mm

Clay fly-ash Burnt Bricks Bamboo Mat Boards

Use : For partition, false ceiling, door/window
Use :For walling in the same manner as
shutters, table tops, cladding, partitions etc.
conventional burnt clay bricks.
Salient Features :
Salient Features :
• energy efficient technology
• energy efficient
• highly resistance to water, termites, borer, insects
• reduction in shrinkage and efflorescence
etc
• reduction in weight
• more durable and withstand severe climatic
• less emissions from kilns
conditions
• good thermal insulation
• stronger than plywood
Size of Product : 230 x 115 x 75 mm
Size of Product : 2440 x 1220mm x 3-25 mm

Marble Slurry Bricks Bamboo Roofing Sheets

Use :For walling as alternative to conventional Use : For roofing as alternative to Galvanized
clay bricks. Iron/ Asbestos Corrugated Sheets.
Salient Features : Salient Features :
• energy efficient Ÿ environment friendly roofing
• high volume utilization of waste Ÿ good thermal insulation
• stronger than clay bricks Ÿ water proof and termite proof
• fire resistance technology Ÿ fire resistant
• high load bearing capacity Ÿ aesthetically good
Size of Product : 230 x 115 x 75 mm Ÿ Size of Product : 2440 x 1050mm x 3.8mm
Ÿ 1830 x 1050 x 3.8 mm