AKIPRESS.COM - Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Sadyk Sher-Niyaz, has developed and patented a new construction technology using lightweight monoblocks.

In an interview with AKIpress, he described this method as a viable alternative to Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF), Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), and traditional Finnish or Canadian construction techniques. The architectural philosophy behind the design is inspired by the Kyrgyz yurt, which Sher-Niyaz identifies as the most durable and time-tested structure.

This new technology allows for the rapid assembly of houses based on a Lego-like principle that is independent of weather conditions or seasonal constraints. The lightweight structure is designed to be filled or insulated with almost any thermal material, offering significant flexibility. Sher-Niyaz argues that it is time to change the prevailing building culture, which currently demands excessive time and money. He believes society must move toward a more rational, fast, and economical philosophy of housing to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technological age.

The economic benefits of this system extend beyond simple wall assembly. Because the houses are lightweight, the load on the foundation is significantly reduced, potentially cutting foundation costs by 30% to 40%. Additionally, the geometrically precise shape of the monoblocks allows for the use of pre-fabricated "business-ready" roofing solutions, a practice common in the U.S. and Russia but often neglected in Kyrgyzstan in favor of less precise, manual methods.

The simplicity of the monoblocks means that single-story homes, garages, and utility buildings can be assembled by a single person without the need for a professional crew or specialized heavy machinery.