Composite materials based on clay and straw used in the construction of walls in civil constructions

Abstract

In recent years, ecological buildings have become increasingly known and sought after, due to the pleasant and healthy environment inside, and also due to the low impact on the environment, compared to classic cement-based materials. In Romania, recently there has been an increasing interest in constructions made of natural materials in general, and especially in those made of straw bales and clay content. The choice and use of building materials involves a careful analysis; from the point of view of their impact on the environment, the ecological consequences can be found either in water, air and soil pollution, in the destruction of the natural habitat, or in soil erosion. Natural and biodegradable building materials based on straw and clay have many advantages, such as superior heat and sound insulation and respectively, an affordable price to the standard of Passive House.

Keywords

• ecological buildings
• straw bales
• clay