ABSTRACT
Introduction
Production of soil compressed blocks is environmentally friendly, because only very little water, very little cement and no firewood are used in production. Unfortunately, even the most affordable block makers are prohibitively expensive, have low throughput and require frequent maintenance. Additionally, many building projects face high materials costs. By designing interlocking blocks, the need for mortar (the white compound between bricks to hold them in place) is eliminated.
We are working on a low-cost, environmentally friendly, ergonomical press that can improve the economic well-being of people with very low incomes. By making this widely available, even in the most remote locations, communities can use their local resources to make blocks, and enrich the area with buildings to suit their needs.
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The members of the team are:
- Dennis Chibwe: Zambia, DISACARE Wheelchairs
- Mariela Paredes: Guatemala, Agua Pura
- Federico Ábrego "Lico" Recinos: Honduras, FTSAR
- John Shawa: Zambia, Light of Hope Community Center
- Shamo Thar: Tibet, Qinghai Normal University
- Limbor Velasquez: Honduras, FTSAR