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The Environment
The Environment
wanda’s Sustainable Journey: A landscape.
Pioneering Approach to a Green
RBuilt Environment The Standardization of Rukarakara Mud
Rwanda, often referred to as the “Land of a Bricks: A Cultural and Affordable Solution
Thousand Hills,” is making strides towards
becoming a beacon of sustainability in Rwanda’s continued use of rukarakara, a
Africa. By embracing localized, contextually type of traditional adobe (mud) brick, for
relevant strategies, Rwanda is not only construction is a testament to the country’s
addressing the pressing challenges of dedication to sustainability through
climate change but also ensuring that its affordability and cultural relevance. In a
development is inclusive, affordable, and region where modern construction materials
culturally attuned. Central to this journey are can be prohibitively expensive for many,
the standardization of rukarakara mud bricks especially low-income earners, the use of
for construction and the ambitious Green locally sourced and affordable rukarakara
City Kigali Master Plan. These initiatives bricks offers a practical solution.
showcase Rwanda’s commitment to crafting The Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA)
a sustainable built environment that resonates has taken significant steps to ensure the
with its unique social, cultural, and economic safe and efficient use of rukarakara bricks.
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