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). This is because the stabilized laterite buildings required less plastering, reducing the amount of cement used and paint for finishing. The plastering and paint used in sancrete buildings contribute to higher embodied carbon emissions. This study highlights that replacing cement and paint with lower embodied carbon materials could be a promising strategy for sustainable construction. Further research is recommended to include the entire building life cycle, encompassing not only the construction phase but also the operational and end-of-life stages. Air-dried laterite bricks offer a practical and sustainable choice for Ghana's built environment due to their lower embodied carbon footprint and reliance on locally available materials.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42212
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