Straw Bale Usage as Building Material

Yıl 2024, , 303 - 325, 30.04.2024

Nazlı Nisa Güney

https://doi.org/10.31198/idealkent.1417330

Öz

This study thoroughly investigates the use of straw bales as an alternative building material, capitalizing on their natural, eco-friendly, practical, and economical properties. Straw, utilized in construction for centuries, offers environmental and structural benefits, adjusting with sustainability practices. The global adoption of straw bale building emphasizes its advantages in thermal insulation, durability, fire resistance, low embodied energy, and sound insulation. While recognizing these benefits, the study addresses difficulties in moisture management and mold growth, stressing the need for careful consideration during implementation. Thus, this paper aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on straw bale building, offering valuable insights and recommendations for architects seeking sustainable alternatives in the construction industry. Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of continuous research and innovation to overcome limitations and enhance the efficiency of straw bale architecture. By fostering a deeper understanding of the problems and opportunities associated with this eco-friendly building method, this paper tries to encourage the building industry to embrace sustainable practices and contribute to a greener future.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Architecture, straw bale, ecological material, ecological building, sustainability

Proje Numarası

yok

Saman Balyasının Yapı Malzemesi Olarak Kullanımı

Öz

Bu çalışma, saman balyalarının doğal, çevre dostu, pratik ve ekonomik özellikleri yönünden alternatif bir yapı malzemesi olarak kullanımını kapsamlı bir şekilde anlatmayı amaçlamaktadır. Yüzyıllardır inşaatlarda kullanılan saman, sürdürülebilirlik uygulamalarıyla uyumlu çevresel ve yapısal faydalar sunmaktadır. Dünya genelinde saman balyası inşaatının giderek daha yaygın bir şekilde tercih edilmesi, bu yapı yönteminin ısı yalıtımı, dayanıklılık, düşük enerji tüketimi, yangına dayanıklılık ve ses yalıtımı gibi çeşitli avantajlarından kaynaklanmaktadır. Bu avantajlar, yalnızca çevresel etkilerle sınırlı kalmayıp aynı zamanda enerji verimliliği ve yapısal sağlamlık gibi kritik faktörlere de odaklanarak, saman balyası inşaatının küresel çapta birçok avantaj sunduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışma, bu faydaları dile getirirken, nem yönetimi ve küf oluşumundaki zorlukları ele almakta ve uygulamada dikkatli olunması gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır. Dolayısıyla bu metin, inşaat sektöründe sürdürülebilir alternatifler arayan mimarlar için değerli bilgiler ve öneriler sunarak saman balyası yapımı konusunda süregelen tartışmalara katkıda bulunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca sınırlamaların üstesinden gelmek ve saman balyası inşaatının verimliliğini artırmak için sürekli araştırma yapılmasının ve inovasyonun öneminin altı çizilmektedir. Sonuçta, bu derleme, çevre dostu bina yöntemiyle ilgili sorunların ve fırsatların daha iyi anlaşılmasını sağlayarak, inşaat sektörünü sürdürülebilir uygulamaları benimsemeye ve daha yeşil bir geleceğe katkıda bulunmaya teşvik etmeyi çalışmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Mimarlık, saman balyası, ekolojik malzeme, ekolojik yapı, sürdürülebilirlik

Etik Beyan

Çalışma etik beyan gerektirmemektedir.

Destekleyen Kurum

yok

Proje Numarası

yok

Teşekkür

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Kaynakça

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