Vol 1, No 1 (2016)

Coconut Fiber (Coir): A Solution to Low Cost Housing in Rural Areas of Developing Countries like India

Author: Dipjyoti Sarma

Abstract: The paper presents a probable low- cost alternative of conventional building materials which are very expensive in developing countries like India with special emphasis on Assam. The paper addresses various scope and challenges of using these materials as structural component for affordable housing and related infrastructures. The paper also discusses environmental and economical advantages of these alternative materials which can changes the demography of the construction industry. Also this paper aims to find a solution to alternate source of energy in rural areas and helps the same to become a smart village.

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