Designing With Clay: Architectural Evaluation of Hollow and Solid Brick for Sustainable Construction

Authors

  • Reeti Shrestha Dept of Architecture, Kathmandu Engineering College, Nepal.
  • Shreya Yadav Dept of Architecture, Kathmandu Engineering College, Nepal
  • Siyusha Adhikari Dept of Architecture, Kathmandu Engineering College, Nepal.
  • Sudikshya Baral Dept of Architecture, Kathmandu Engineering College, Nepal.
  • Kailash Shrestha Assoc. Professor, Dept of Architecture, Kathmandu Engineering College, Nepal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kjse.v10i1.93858

Keywords:

Hollow clay bricks, solid bricks, sustainable construction, thermal performance, embodied energy, U-value, Acoustic Performance

Abstract

This paper evaluates the environmental, thermal, and structural performance of solid and hollow clay bricks in a building. We evaluate compressive strength, thermal insulation, and carbon footprint using material testing and case studies (such as Auroville Visitors Centre, IIT Hyderabad). According to the findings, hollow clay bricks preserve structural integrity while using 20–30% less energy than solid bricks. There are suggestions for the best brick choices based on climate zones.

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Published

2026-05-05

How to Cite

Shrestha, R., Yadav, S., Adhikari, S., Baral, S., & Shrestha, K. (2026). Designing With Clay: Architectural Evaluation of Hollow and Solid Brick for Sustainable Construction. KEC Journal of Science and Engineering, 10(1), 103–106. https://doi.org/10.3126/kjse.v10i1.93858

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Articles