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Dura Wall

 

The dura wall technique is a technique that is not used in Zambia. The technique comes from Zimbabwe. Where the houses are built this way.

The technique is simple, the concrete blocks are placed between the horizontal columns. Within the standard grid, there is variation in the design of the blocks, by decorating it.

In this research, our target is: research if we can use the dura wall for realizing a house for a family, cheaper than the common building technique. To achieve this, there is research on the types of building materials, the needs of users and the expense prepare. Our expectation is that this method is a less expensive method of building than the current bricks.

To finally achieve a good research, there will also be a model home to be built. On the basis of this model house may be made a cost accurately. This can be compared with the current construction method, from this conclusions can be drawn.