Adobe (mud block) is a building material made from earth and organic materials. Dirty block is the name we call it in Sierra Leone. In my village and the surrounding villages, 95% or more of the houses are built using Adobe blocks. Adobe is among the earliest building materials, and is used throughout the world. […]
Touchpoint Group HQ is open for business. It’s a work in progress but already looking beautiful and timeless. TpESTATE is part of a group of companies operating in Sierra Leone and United States. Tpisent is the ICT company. Fambul Tik is the heritage tourism company. Kent Eco-Friendly Vacation Community is our first sustainable gated vacation […]
TpEstate is a real estate development company and manufacturer of eco-friendly Hydroform blocks. Over the past 1 year, the company has embarked on Hydroform brick production and estate development. The CEO of TpEstate Mr Tamba Lamin said the company is set to provide real housing solutions for people with low budgets, but need durable and […]
In line with sustainable development and the urgent need to provide shelter for the world’s growing population, there is a need for alternative environmental benign technologies in construction that lessen demands on renewable resources. One such technology is the dry stack interlocking compressed stabilized earth block (CSEB) which is used alternative to traditional brick and […]
Two of these natural materials are readily available in Sierra Leone. Fine homes have always made use of natural materials. But these days you can find many products and techniques incorporating tried and true materials in surprising ways. Many of these techniques were used historically and are making a come back. These natural materials appeared in […]
“Alternative building” refers to construction methods that differ from mainstream modern architecture. They often use natural building materials, with a strong emphasis on sustainable design. Recently, popular housing materials, such as treated lumber, synthetic insulation, and certain paints (to name a few) have been exposed as harmful to both the environment and the inhabitants of […]
This article was originally published by Senseware on their website Many organizations are recognizing the value of sustainable and green building methods. New advances in materials, technology and practices enable companies to use environmentally friendly processes that also lead to better overall efficiency. Here are the top 10 sustainable building methods currently in use or under […]
Day 35 of 35. The house is 85% complete. The rest of the finishing work will continue and the house will be ready for use by potential clients behind February. Why should you care? This confirms our company can build a 1500 square feet house within 90 days and deliver it fully furnished within 120 […]
Day 19 of 35 photos. The team is working 16hrs per day to meet the deadline of building a three bedroom house in 35 days
In November 2021, TpESTATE set a target to build a Model house at its Kent Eco-Friendly Vacation Community in 7 weeks from start to finish. These photos document the activities of the seven weeks and after. At the end of December 18th, 2021, TpESTATE completed 85% of the end. Kent is known for its extensive […]
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