Affordable houses can be made of aluminium

AHMEDABAD: Japanese were the first to construct affordable houses out of aluminium. The technique is not only cost-effective, but each component of the building is also re-useable. With emphasis on JNNURM for economically weaker section (EWS) housing in major metro cities of the country, experts at the APSA conference suggested that aluminium houses are the best alternative to costly RCC buildings.
In a detailed presentation, Taisuke Sumihiro of University of Kitakyushu explained as to why the non-corrosive, light-weight and precision components makes aluminium a suitable material for sustainable buildings. Right from re-use of each of the buildings components to ease of transportation to areas in need, especially during disasters, makes it an ideal material for construction.
"The reusable aluminium could become a new tangible asset for sustainable lifestyle for low income communities and increase security for living. By not only providing a universal construction system but by combining the universal system with locally available components, you would not require heavy machinery to assemble this house. People from the community can set up this house together," said Sumihiro.