Use of Materials in Green and Sustainable Buildings in Mauritius

B.Y.R. Surnam

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.905.226

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Use of Materials in Green and Sustainable Buildings in Mauritius

Abstract:

With the launching of the Mauritius Sustainable Island project in Mauritius for sustainable development, Green and Sustainable Buildings are being constructed in Mauritius. The use of materials has an impact on the design of these buildings. A survey was consequently performed to find the materials presently used in the country, materials that are being used in GSBs and the prospects of GSBs in Mauritius. Apart from the use of concrete and steel, other novel materials are being used, especially those that can be used in sustainable buildings. As for GSBs, there are presently only two in Mauritius. However, all the stakeholders in the construction sector are very optimistic of an average to rapid movement towards GSBs in the next 10 years.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volume 905)

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Green Building, Material, Sustainable Buildings

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