Summary:
Houses with mud walls are much cooler when compared to the houses built with cement walls. Mangaluru: The traditional mud walls that were gradually replaced by cement walls for construction of houses are now being reintroduced in the form of interlocking mud blocks. The use of mud blocks are considered eco-friendly as well as cost-effective. There is growing demand for interlocking mud blocks in coastal Karnataka, especially in the bordering areas of Kerala. We have been receiving several enquiries from other cities including Bengaluru,” said Satwik, stressing that the mud blocks are durable and can sustain even in areas that receive heavy rain..