Sustainable Bio-Bricks for Green Construction

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@article{1710985,
      author = {Alliance Ishimwe},
      title = {Sustainable Bio-Bricks for Green Construction},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {3},
      pages = {1733-1739},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710985.pdf},
      abstract = {Because of its high energy consumption, resource extraction, and trash generation, the construction sector is a major contributor to environmental deterioration. This study uses locally accessible and biodegradable elements, such as soil, sand, crushed bricks, grass, and cellulose, to examine the feasibility of unburned bio-bricks as an environmentally benign substitute for conventional fired bricks. Evaluating the mechanical, financial, and environmental feasibility of bio-bricks was the main goal, with an emphasis on lowering the carbon footprint and construction waste related to traditional brick manufacturing. Using varying ratios of the elements, new brick combinations were created using experimental procedures. These ratios' impacts on durability, water absorption, cohesiveness, and compressive strength were all thoroughly examined. Furthermore, a comparison of the production costs, embodied energy, and resource usage of fired and unburned bio-bricks was carried out. Additionally, the study matched the bio-brick innovation with pertinent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). The findings showed that while an extreme decrease in water content caused cracking and diminished integrity, the addition of cellulose greatly enhanced the bricks' structural performance and cohesiveness. By reusing building waste, the usage of crushed brick waste benefited the circular economy. All things considered, the unburned bio-bricks showed encouraging mechanical performance, less environmental effect, and cheaper production costs, making them a practical option for economical and environmentally friendly building. According to the study's findings, unburned bio-bricks are a viable and expandable substitute for fired bricks, particularly in areas with limited resources or those that are sensitive to climate change. The discoveries pave the way for future advancements in low impact building materials and support the expanding field of sustainable construction.},
      keywords = {Bio-Bricks, Sustainable Construction, Cellulose Reinforcement, Circular Economy, Green Building Material},
      month = {September},
  }