Abstract :
The implementation of prefabricated building methodologies and adoption of alternate building materials is
increasing followed in modern construction industry owing to numerous reasons. Foremost purpose being may be
due to cost effectiveness and environmental sustainability. Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) Panel known as
Rapid walls one such load bearing prefabricated walling system of low cost that finds application in different types
of buildings. It is cent percent recyclable and being resistant to water, heat, rot and termite. Today, it is the least
energy embodied building product around the globe and is eligible for Carbon Credits. The panels originally
developed in Australia in 1990 and in India by IIT Madras. At present country like India has a stock pile of 31 million
tonnes of Phospho Gypsum with which 5 million 30 m2 of Rapid wall homes could be developed.
Keyword :
Rapid wall, GFRG panels, Alternate building materials, Carbon Credits, Environmental sustainability.