| dc.description.abstract | Price escalation of construction materials and
the economic crisis faced by the construction industry call
the attention of building related professionals to
experiment with cost effective material inventions. This
research is initiated with the aim of developing a cost
effective and an innovative interior flooring system using
burnt red brick. The paper presents the findings of the
initial step of the pilot study of the experimental research
conducted to identify the potential of developing the
proposed and to assess the feasibility interior flooring
system using burnt red bricks. The proposed system
involves laying tiles on a well-compacted quarry dust layer,
filling grout gaps with fine-grinded brick powder mixed
with a binder gum, and applying multiple layers of grinded
brick and binder gum paste to achieve a mirror finish. The
economic benefits of the burnet red brick flooring system
were explored in comparison to traditional flooring options.
Among the various flooring options, the brick flooring
system stands out for its remarkable cost-effectiveness.
Priced at Rs. 570.00 per square foot, it offers an affordable
solution that combines sustainability and energy efficiency.
The use of locally available materials, such as burnt clay
bricks, contributes to its cost-effectiveness. These bricks
are produced at lower firing temperatures compared to
porcelain or ceramic tiles, resulting in significant energy
savings during the manufacturing process. By utilizing red
bricks, which are widely accessible, the system reduces the
need for resource-intensive materials and minimizes the
environmental impact associated with their extraction and
production. The findings of this research provide valuable
insights into the viability of this cost-effective flooring
system within the field of architecture. | en_US |
