Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

ALTERNATIVE BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES THAT CAN CHANGE TRADITIONAL METHODS IN SOUTH ASIA TO MAKE THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SUSTAINABLE – A LITERATURE REVIEW

Nitin Kumar Singh

Abstract

South Asia is currently witnessing increasing population growth and rapid urbanization. The implication of these demographics change is the increase in demand for buildings and infrastructure. All metros are already facing environmental impact issues such as destruction of the ecology, changes in weather patterns, and more. The solution lies in sustainable development. Building materials are essential components of building construction and they largely determine the environmental impacts and energy consumption of buildings. The sustainability of buildings depends on the building materials and construction technologies. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to highlight various sustainable building materials and construction techniques that are useful for the nation’s sustainable development.