Armenian  Gospel  Mission

Benefits of Styrofoam blocks

The wall systems of the home comprise recyclable polystyrene (EPS) blocks, concrete and steel  rebar.  These basic construction materials are readily available in most countries of the world and present a sustainable solution to providing cost effective, energy efficient housing for the poor. The homes  are energy efficient with a minimum R-Value of 20. The construction method used is what is commonly known as "Reinforced Concrete Post and Beam Construction", which will withstand major earthquakes, storms, and natural disasters. The polystyrene (EPS) walls do not absorb moisture and resist pests.

Eco-friendly construction

The homes  have an economic life of 40-50 years. When the economic life of the home is complete, the EPS blocks may be ground up and used as an amendment to gardens to allow for better watering, especially in clayey soils. The recycled EPS

 material may also be combined with cement  products to fabricate new building blocks to build more homes. In addition, the concrete in the EPS walls may be recycled and used for base material under buildings and roads, and the steel rebar scrap metal may be recycled for other uses

Easy to Build

The biggest advantage of these homes is the ease of building them. These homes can be built by non-skilled labor in a period of 3-4 weeks.

 

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