Utilisation of agro-wastes as energy efficient building materials

In developing countries, housing has constituted a major challenge affecting development adversely. This is because of the inability of the government to provide adequate housing for the growing population and also because of the high rate of poverty hampering individuals from providing housing for themselves. This study took the form of a systematic literature review, and harnessed information from both the traditional and the internet sources which include journals, books, web pages, publications and relevant posts which are focused on the use of agro-waste materials as energy efficient building materials towards ensuring sustainable housing development in developing countries. This study has clearly enumerated selected agro-wastes that could be used as energy efficient building materials. With references to their various chemical and mechanical properties, coupled with their characteristics, it is evident that these agro-wastes could be deployed as energy efficient building materials.