International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy

Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    Thermophysical and Mechanical Characterization of the Earth-Straw Materials Employed in the Building of Shell Houses in the Mourla Region of Cameroon's Far North

    Bernard Kola, Colbert Babé*, Noël Djongyang

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 43-57
    Received: 9 August 2024
    Accepted: 5 September 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: Using modern materials such as cement in construction leads to high energy consumption due to increased heat transfer, resulting in warmer indoor environments. In the hot climate of the Sudano-Sahelian zone in northern Cameroon, it is crucial to use materials that provide thermal comfort and reduce the need for air conditioning. Certain locally sou... Show More