Exploring Green Construction Materials for Eco-Friendly Building

Green building materials are contributing to a significant shift in the real estate industry, ushering in sustainability, less environmental impact, and improved energy efficiency. Currently you may opt for authentic stalwarts like bamboo, repurposed steel, and low-emission concrete to pave the way for reduced waste and carbon footprints while improving building efficiency.

In this article, we will discuss some of the trending green construction materials that are used by environmentally friendly homeowners as well as real estate developers.

5 Sustainable Building Materials That Are Transforming the Real Estate Landscape

1. Bamboo

As a renewable resource bamboo is rising in demand so as to be a crucial element in climate control. It sticks out even more as it is capable of absorbing more carbon dioxide than a lot of other plants. From the perspective of energy consumption too, bamboo as a construction material is also better than steel and aluminium. All in all, bamboo is not only advantageous to our planet, but it is also advantageous to us in terms of beauty and functionality as well.

2. Hempcrete

Hempcrete is a sustainable building material that is carbon negative and can reduce the effect that construction has on the environment, causing a big change in the landscape. As it grows, it absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and its natural insulation can regulate indoor temperature enough to limit the need for artificial air conditioning. Hempcrete is fire-resistant, so it offers extra protection against accidents too.

3. Cork

Cork is a green construction material that captures carbon dioxide throughout its production and use. This can be collected from cork oak trees without any detriment to the tree, it is renewable and biodegradable. Furthermore, cork is of great utility; it is used along with cement, plastic, or plywood to enhance their strength and thermal and sound-insulating qualities. It also inhibits mildew thanks to its anti-microbial properties.

4. Recycled glass

The recycled glass material can be a sustainable building material that replaces natural aggregates and cement and can be used as an alternative to minimize the amount of waste glass deposited in landfills. Adding recycled glass into construction projects can save natural resources typically used to manufacture their conventional counterparts, such as concrete or steel.

5. Recycled plastic

One such eco-friendly building material today is recycled plastic which is capable of constructing skylines while reducing the amount of plastic waste ending up in landfill sites and oceans. Recycled plastic can replace steel and wood, and reduce aggregate consumption. This helps to conserve natural resources. The recycling of plastic is also a means of making 'green' concrete that produces less CO2. These characteristics make recycled plastics very durable and very resistant to weather, rot, insects, and moisture.

It is anticipated that the single-family home green building market will increase from $138.74 billion in 2023 to $159.1 billion in 2024 at a CAGR rate of 14.7%. The green building movement is becoming more popular in India with environmental consciousness, energy efficiency, health, and well-being as some of the elements that are responsible for this mind shift. According to the Indian Green Building Council, as of 2024, there were 14,511 projects totaling more than 12.3 billion square feet of green space.

The construction industry still heavily depends on traditional methods and materials, although it is important to note that a lot of research, and groundwork is taking place to make this industry sustainable. From refining production processes to minimizing waste, Bangur Cement plants have adopted various failsafe techniques to minimize environmental impact.

Bangur Cement sells Composite Cement, a cement with low carbon emission. Reach out to know more.