Intergrate Upcycling Paddy Waste as Alternative Building Material for Sustainable Community Based Architecture

Abstract

The construction industry consumes a significant amount of resources and generates waste, which contributes to environmental degradation. As a result, there is a growing demand for sustainable practises in the construction industry, such as the use of eco-friendly, affordable, and readily available alternative building materials. Upcycling paddy waste as an alternative building material is a promising solution that can significantly reduce paddy waste while also promoting sustainable practises. Paddy waste can be converted into a variety of alternative building materials such as rice straw-husk cement composite. A literature review was carried out using various databases to identify the benefits of paddy waste. The analysis shows that these materials have a number of benefits, including affordability, lower production cost, long lasting building material and environmental friendliness. Using such approaches can also improve community-based architecture and the standard of living for people living in Sekinchan. For instance, using paddy waste in construction can help preserve traditional building methods and cultural legacy, which is crucial in rural communities. Using this technique can also boost the local economy, provide doors for local employment, and encourage self-sufficiency. Therefore, the integration of upcycling paddy waste as an alternative building material for sustainable community-based architecture presents a promising solution for promoting eco-friendly practices in the construction industry.