CLAY BLOCKS AS A COOLING MECHANISM MATERIAL FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE TROPICAL REGIONS IN NIGERIA
Akanni, Adewale Lateef and Amos, Oluwaseun E., Volume 7 Issue 1, 2025 Pages 71-78, Published: 2025-10-27
Abstract
The seasonal climatic changes in the country generate extreme heat waves, demanding the need for natural cooling techniques in the building industry and reducing the energy consumption of artificial applications (air-conditioning). The qualities and benefits of clay as a building material that enhances natural comfort in residential buildings is the focus of this study. However, there hasn't been much research done on whether the choice of mud materials is influenced only by their inherent benefits. Buildings in these categories were reviewed as part of a blended examination strategy that combined quantitative (poll questionnaire) and subjective (inquiry questions) research methods. According to the findings, the red clay sample is recommended for use in the production of structural tiles, pipes, roof tiles, interior floors, etc., in situations where heat conductivity is of secondary consideration. It also recommends further research into the improvement of clay as a structural material, noting that gray clay sample has certain characteristics that make it more suitable as a building material for local building construction in the tropics.