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MISSION 4: FIELD-MADE CONSTRUCTION BRICKS
One of the biggest drawbacks to building adequate housing, schools, churches and community centers in Africa is a lack of bricks. Conventionally-made bricks are expensive, and transportation is very difficult because of bad roads / inaccessible villages.
Our 4th mission at World Hunger Team is the creation of solid and durable bricks, using alternative materials. We are working with a major coatings company to develop a way to actually make bricks in the field.
The secret is in the composition; the combination of readily-available local materials – how they are prepared for use – and the binding material used to make them solid and durable. The second trick is using all-natural materials as rebar to maintain wall strength even in a hurricane or strong storm.
The final step is in the weatherproofing and shielding of the walls to both insulate them and make them resistant to aging and weathering.
Imagine having a source of building supplies created right on the spot where they are needed. Imagine having architects and design students around the world creating structures using those materials, to meet a wide range of needs. Now imagine that construction can be implemented with local minimally-trained labor, using economical and simple machinery in the process. We have a vision, and we are seeking your support to fund both the research work and prototype construction.
Our 4th mission at World Hunger Team is the creation of solid and durable bricks, using alternative materials. We are working with a major coatings company to develop a way to actually make bricks in the field.
The secret is in the composition; the combination of readily-available local materials – how they are prepared for use – and the binding material used to make them solid and durable. The second trick is using all-natural materials as rebar to maintain wall strength even in a hurricane or strong storm.
The final step is in the weatherproofing and shielding of the walls to both insulate them and make them resistant to aging and weathering.
Imagine having a source of building supplies created right on the spot where they are needed. Imagine having architects and design students around the world creating structures using those materials, to meet a wide range of needs. Now imagine that construction can be implemented with local minimally-trained labor, using economical and simple machinery in the process. We have a vision, and we are seeking your support to fund both the research work and prototype construction.
