MSc course's project - Materials for low impact building
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?Car Tyre Foundation & Straw-bale Walls Detail
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? Straw-bale building material with its inherent sustainability not only provides energy efficiency, good acoustic effect, ease of installation and cost-effectiveness but also reduces carbon emission and energy used in transport and manufacturing.
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In this particular project, a load-bearing straw-bale construction is employed. The car tyre foundation detail chosen is based upon protecting environment purpose. There have been a large amount of used tyres, which are produced each year. Air pollutants from tyre fires include toxic gases, causing not only air pollution but also water pollution, which are harmful for our living environment. If tyres are used for building construction as a recycle material instead of being burned,it would benefit us not only financial aspect but also healthy climate.