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𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗕𝗠𝗧𝘀) 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.

The Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS), in collaboration with the Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya), has introduced 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗯 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗕𝗠𝗧𝘀) 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸. This comprehensive guide delves into ABMTs and even showcases a prototype project integrating these materials and technologies.

Ever wondered what ABMTs are and Why they are essential?

ABMT refers to processes, materials, elements, and tools that are compatible with the local socio-cultural, economic as well as physical and ecological environment of an area. From time-honoured techniques like rammed earth to cutting-edge methods like 3D printing, these solutions offer not only 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 but also 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

In today’s rapidly evolving construction landscape, it’s crucial to embrace innovative approaches that not only cater to our needs but also respect and enhance our local environments. That’s where Alternative Building Materials and Technologies come into play.

Why do we need ABMTs, You might ask?

The answer lies in their ability to deliver significant climatic benefits and address the pressing issue of inadequate housing and affordability by offering cost-effective and readily available solutions.