The Beauty of Building With Mud and Trash | Vinu Daniel | TED

[@VickyVasiliki]

The buildings you’re creating are so much nicer than the “traditional” ones! Congratulations for your sensitivity! Hope your techniques get adopted by others too!!

[@anamikaks4597]

So sooo inspiring! I have looked upto Vinu Daniel for so many years and it makes me so happy that many more get to be part of his journey! Much Love!

[@aakashraghani2021]

This was one of the best videos available online ❤ Much needed realisation and much needed break from the current ongoing practices.

[@jz77_777]

wo proud of u brother for showing us what we can do with the plastics ,tyres and the debris ,with tht u have create magics on this earth, sooper proud of u as being a keralite

[@gumdal1985]

Appreciate the thought of building with mud + lime (instead of cement). However, using plastic bottles / discarded tires though reduces the dumping issue but it comes with it's own cost. Quoting the drawback of Earthship (using tires - Micheal Reynold's) for anyone who is interested and want to pursue, please be aware of this: "The tires of an Earthship may release brominated flame retardants (PBDEs) into the air of an Earthship, which is a synthetic material derived from petrochemicals that is toxic to humans through long-term exposure."

[@xaviersiby4801]

Not to be hateful here, but not everything Vinu says is true. I'm an Architect based in Kerala like he is and I've been to the Auroville earth institute expecting to learn this technology as well. But I was surprised to learn from Mr. Satprem Maini who Vinu acknowledges is his mentor that CSEB (compressed stabilized earth block) construction is infact more expensive than conventional concrete equivalents. I'm not trying to discredit Vinu for his efforts and inspiration but his projects are essentially vanity projects that have massive cost and time overruns. You can ask his many unpaid interns who are disillusioned into thinking that this is a very efficient method of construction. Also by Vanity, I mean that it's a his practice hides behind a sharade making people believe that this technology could be employed en-mass but even the mud used sometimes is not from the locality because it's chemical composition may not be applicable. This system is expensive because it is highly labour intensive to create the bricks and not because of the embodied energy of the brick. Laurie Baker another great self made architect in Kerala is a true role model unlike this liar. Mr. Baker believed that technology should be shared and materials easily available but most importantly be affordable to the poor if it hopes to be used by everyone. His buildings though for the poor have inspired a generation of architects like Vinu and myself to explore this field.

[@cerenosimoes1587]

It is pretty obvious that such labour-intensive techniques will not be so efficient in terms of cost. Don't get lost in the details, take the ideas and run with it.

[@Okkannashukracharya]

I always had my doubts in these glorified "earth friendly ". It looks good may be has good vibes in it. Thanks for shedding light

[@kgopikrish]

Hope you got some satisfaction by posting this comment.

[@Rissen_]

​@@cerenosimoes1587But to carry out the idea you have to solve the little issues. Otherwise its just a dream that doesnt get achieved. Whos going to get a million dollars: person who day dreams of a million dollars or the person who is thinking about a solution to little issues to get his money up and avoid too much taxation etc. Probably the one with a plan, and not the one day dreaming about the idea.

[@SS-yt9ie]

Another man's junk is another man's treasure. BRAVO!!!!

[@ArunSasidharan]

Vinu daniel .... you are an absolute gem of a person... lets all find better use cases for waste products so that we can make this planet a heaven once again... 🙂

[@willm5814]

Beautiful, sustainable and low cost!!!

[@shemikawilliams4274]

Thank you for this reassurance; I'm just ahead of my time. Beautiful, soul filled, living, livable art.

[@raymondlopez3919]

WOW! THIS IS DEFINITELY THE WAY TO GO AND HOW WE SHOULD DEFINE OUR FUTURE!

[@nicholas_obert]

Great approach to building. The problem with reusing plastic this way, however, is that it will degrade over time and eventually wash into waterways. It's just hiding the problem inside building walls. Not all materials are suitable for every application.

[@sucui3285]

When you are caught between a rock and a hard place like the case of plastic wastes in India, someone has too choose the less evil. Of course a better treatment for plastics should still be researched and executed in future

[@aleenaprasannan2146]

How would plastic built into a structure wash away? Plastic disintegrate into micro plastics when it's exposed to elements. So we cannot say any and all recycled plastic will end up as microplastics in waterways. What we can say for sure is, plastic dumped out without recycling it into a value generating product, would most definitely end up as microplastics in the waterways. Recycling into objects away from elements would however, prolong it eventually ending up as microplastics in waterways. The only way to convert plastic into something doesn't end up as microplastics in waterways, is to turn it back into petrochemicals and backfill spent oilwells

[@alex62965]

I suppose it is better than leaving it out on the ground where it's more likely to wash into waterways

[@ta.bespoke]

Definitely a proud moment for the community! ❤

[@rohanxdavis]

Love from one Keralite to another 🙏🏽

[@voiceoffarooq6810]

Very impressive Vinu. I didn't think that 5% cement mud brick would be that strong.

[@manubhatt3]

Are you a civil eng.?

[@voiceoffarooq6810]

@@manubhatt3 yes. Haven't worked with mud or cement mud mixture.

[@manubhatt3]

@@voiceoffarooq6810 Then you should consider doing Bachelor of Architecture

[@sunilkumar-br2gz]

Bringing Revolution through Imagination

[@saranbhatia8809]

Wonderful talk!💯

[@jinst3r]

So inspiring. Thank you.

[@namtrinhquoc7465]

My friend, is there a significant difference between putting a mud brick in water for 50 years versus putting it in a sealed box and leaving it outdoors in cramped conditions that can easily grow mold or plants?

[@dattuprasad190]

Hi all... today what we are calling traditional constitution, I am leaving at same. My house is 200 yrs back . I am the 5 th generation kid. She is very eco friendly, very patience,in this heat era she making me to cool even peak summer with out Air condition. I am really wounding that with out any repairs my house is still alive . I would like to re construct with new pattern.

[@Bythirteen]

AMAZING, THANK YOU.

[@hemangmistry8111]

That’s wonderful Vinu!

[@lijokurian5282]

Through this method the plastic and tyres are used and being covered up by mud... Basically its not seen out...but the plastic or rubber which is non biodegradable exists inside the building. After few years once the client or the next generation wants to demolish this building and build another...this becomes back to landfill waste again unless the new building is constructed the same way covering the waste materials inside the mud. What is the solution to prevent it? How is it eco-friendly?

[@NA_49erFan]

Super up cycling! Awesome!

[@mrgyani]

Incredible. 👏 I just have an issue with the last one. Isn't using tyres for construction, expensive?

[@vaibhavpandey9641]

watch again

[@jainishbhatt4689]

Revolution for mudbrick buildings in India💌 .

[@narendrarao1552]

Excellent ❤🙏👍

[@mmendi1114]

Absolutely magnificent.....

[@Lucky-gx5ql]

Beautiful

[@monarchbarbhaya7597]

This is a great idea! How can I help with this? Can I invest in their project? I want to learn how I can contribute to such a positive change

[@asawerabbood]

this mans brain is brilliant

[@riccininaclaudio8785]

Dream home❤❤

[@danielcaceres9971]

Amazing work

[@shirleydanthi8522]

Beautiful thoughts and efforts. Help me build one eco friendly house with a cool design some day

[@anakellidecarvalho4531]

Congratulations!

[@AftabAlam-yw4eq]

Awesome.

[@HananSaleh-y7l]

❤ modern and beautiful

[@kifa7878]

This is extremly perfect

[@sandeepjuvvala]

EXCELLENT😊

[@Crime-Politics]

Thank you for the presentation. Please get your people and volunteers out on the refugee trail.

[@saranbhatia8809]

Fantastic 💯

[@voiceoffarooq6810]

Have you though of 3D printed mud house?

[@ib2fathah668]

THE LEGEND ❤❤🤎🤎 DEBRIS MAN ✨

[@pavanb.n4909]

Vinu daniel & team

[@nitreall]

great ending!

[@JS-wu9pi]

Inspiration least some people are still trying to make a better world

[@Redeye-yl8yt]

why reupload?

[@BlueBloxRoblox]

who knows

[@WesleyMatthew]

Congratulations on being TIME' 100 most influential people in the world

[@rntalgaonkarvlogs]

Great 👍👍

[@barristophilliesiii5863]

Awesome

[@Ayanda846]

In South African Rural areas we use mud to build houses. It's a mix of houses made with mud and those that are made from bricks. But now that more people are working, everyone is building morden houses

[@お亮推し]

I think this is good idea.I want to see buiding with mud and trash.

[@invox9490]

Bless this man, but this is such good bussiness than I don't see it being available (or afordable) for most indians.. Or even the most people around the world.

[@sonamnajeeb3722]

❤❤❤❤

[@tremblence]

I had this idea to turn trash into bricks for construction like 10 years ago Ends up I was right

[@jdlamb4212]

After the first pictures I thought "SOLD"

[@alanc6752]

Amazing.

[@dwindlebunny]

It's great that this video is spreading awareness, but cob and other earth homes have been made all around the world for thousands of years. This technology is ancient, and proven effective.

[@ashfaqkaliar2987]

❤

[@muhammed.a.k]

😍😍😍😍

[@elenakashintseva8330]

Wonderful ❤❤❤

[@april7565]

inspired

[@Be_urself_education]

I think sir is from Kerala state..🤔

[@Be_urself_education]

I love my india 🇮🇳

[@AakashVijayPC]

Malayalee Represent !!!

[@muntazarrizvi9795]

Nothing in this world is waste.

[@praveenmali3352]

Great ! 🎩🎩 off

[@Orb_info]

👍

[@garciavashchino1]

🤯

[@teslaecotech7076]

93 comments 64,000 views for something like this.

[@keepgoing6430]

Give sft rate

[@BlueBloxRoblox]

Ahh yes, minecraft dirt house

[@storiesbyvishnu]

90,000 $ 🤔

[@BlueBloxRoblox]

Cost effective

[@storiesbyvishnu]

@@BlueBloxRobloxI don’t think so

[@storiesbyvishnu]

@@BlueBloxRobloxI don’t think so

[@BlueBloxRoblox]

@@storiesbyvishnu $348,126. The average United States home value is $348,126. That is too good for me or 90.000 $ is big in India

[@storiesbyvishnu]

@@BlueBloxRoblox There is nothing cost effective about building a 90,000 dollar mud house in India. Only a premium segment of the population here can actually afford that.

[@DS_architects]

❣

[@muralidharan2342]

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[@sumanbhandari2020]

So, all it takes is a sensitive mind..

[@wladimirbetcher]

consucktion struck in any language and accent

[@user-sr8hc5fk1w]

poo

[@sandeepsherwin1154]

Mr Vinu sir i want to build a house in mud plastering and if possible by Rammed earth can you suggest me how to go further and can you give me your contact nu

[@amarnavas1772]

❤

[@kantsagurung175]

❤

[@stephaniep847]

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