There is need to maintain the potential of the environment for the future generation. Conservation is essential for adequate supplies of natural resources for present and future generation. It is stated that building and their services use 40 to 50 percent energy such as mechanical, electrical, heat and nuclear energy. It is highly essential to adopt changes in the design and method of construction of building for energy and water conservation (environmental protection). Eco friendly construction cannot only help to create a better outdoor environment, it can also help to build healthier indoor environment.
Environment friendly building materials are those that make optimal use of resources, produce minimum waste and are safe for the environment and people. Types of materials, environmentally friendly options and rating and certification systems are explored, as well as industry trends. Environmentally-friendly building materials 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.
Light Weight - Eco friendly bricks and blocks are light in weight, this allows easy installation and is easier and cheap for transportation.
Faster Construction - Usage of bigger and lighter blocks make construction easy and faster. These blocks sets and hardens quickly. It also reduces construction time by almost 20%.
Cost Saving - Eco friendly blocks are cheaper in cost than normal clay blocks. It reduces concrete uses up to 90% then normal clay blocks. Saves steel up to 20 - 25%.
Environment Friendly - Manufacturing process of material like bricks and blocks used in construction is pollution free. Recycled products are used for manufacturing. Low in energy consumption these bricks are made up of fly ask and are non toxic in nature.
Weather & Earthquake Resistant - Eco friendly blocks and bricks resist fire and earthquake. Low amount mass of a structure due to which the impact of an earthquake on a building is decreasing.
Termite/Pest Resistant - As fly ash and pond ash is an inert material so does not allow termites or other pests to survive
