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Low-Cost Building Materials in Ethiopia by Eskinder is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes a case study on Agrostone panel, a low-cost and eco-friendly building material used in housing projects in Ethiopia. Agrostone panel is made from agricultural/industrial wastes or natural minerals as filler, magnesium-based chemicals as binder, and fiberglass as reinforcement. It reduces wall construction costs by 50% compared to conventional materials. The study discusses the pros and cons of Agrostone panel and the potential to use other waste materials to make the panel more sust

Author
Eskinder
Language
EN