The reduction in size of laterite bricks, a building material used extensively for house construction in Malabar, has cast a shadow on the structural stability of many buildings. KOZHIKODE: The ...

People in some villages in Quang Ngai Province prefer building houses with laterite for its ability to keep out the weather. To the south of Binh Son District are many villages where dozens of ...

VietNamNet Bridge – Once used to make bricks and build homes by people who could not afford modern materials, laterite has spawned a new art in a Ha Noi Commune, and the rusty-red clay sculptures are ...

Laterite bricks were stacked up in three layers. The total height is about 3m. At first glance, it looks like a wall of any ancient ruins. "This is not just a typical wall. It is part of the oldest ...

Accra, Ghana — In Ghana, as in many African countries, concrete - with its dependence on imported inputs - is considered indispensable for building. Yet an excellent, cheap and local alternative is ...

The villagers of Hankhane in Pernem taluka while quarrying laterite bricks recently, found a spacious underground cave at the site. KERI: The villagers of Hankhane in Pernem taluka while quarrying ...

For an average worker, owning a house is not easy because of the scarce resources at his disposal. The three tiers of government are not helping matters by not providing affordable housing. But all ...

P. Thamban, president, Laterite Quarry Operators’ Association told reporters that they have decided to stage a march to the collectorate on Tuesday as a prelude to indefinite strike against the ...

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