Novel Ecological Structures Habitech - Nivara Tantra redefines edifice and housing structure scenario - a unique confluence of technology and material from "Mother Nature" leading to novel, ecological and affordable construction / dwelling structures for all.
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Green and Sustainable
Onsite process for manufature of novel intermeshing blocks and other building components.
Novel Intermeshing Blocks:
Uses local soil / ash as major ingredient
Do not require heat energy and fuel combustion for manufature
Are designed to result in substantial reduction / elimination of wastage
Substantially lower carbon footprint due to lower transportation requirement
Passive Architecture
Disaster Resilient
Is Earthquake safe due to use of horizontal and vertical reinforcement in required areas
Minimum damage in case of flooding
High resistance to wind, hurricanes
Resistant to fire
Long Term Durability
Weather resistant/Suitable for all climatic conditions
Water resistant
High compressive strength
No maintenance
Cement base, long service life
Cost Effective
Substantial reduction in transportation cost due to on-site manufacture of building blocks and other components using locally available soil / ash
Predominant use of unskilled local labour
Lower labour requirement in comparison to Conventional methods
Lesser use of cement and sand in comparison to conventional methods
Intermeshing blocks look aesthetically elegant on their own obviating need of plastering
Highly uniform surface of blocks substantially reduces thickness of plastering, if required
No wastage arising out of cutting / chipping of blocks as done in conventional bricks
Load bearing walls eliminate the need of beams and columns
Simple Technique
Substantially faster and quicker construction
Uses cutting edge yet simple to use manual / hydraulic press equipment for making the intermeshing blocks
Modular construction / building components enables effortless handling and construction
Design of intermeshing blocks enables:
Unskilled worker to construct with ease
Self alignment due to inherent intermeshing characteristics
Effective use and incorporation of reinforcement components
Adaptable and Scalable technique, just appropriate for local conditions and available skills
Using Local Resources
Effective use of locally available soil / ash
Construction can be accomplished using local semi-skilled and/or unskilled labour
Generates employment for local labour and enables people to earn while building their own homes
