Table 2.

NVivo thematic classification

CategoriesCodes (references)Sub-codes
Perception on the use of SBT (56)1. Affordability (14)• Cheaper than brick and block
 2. Sustainability (22)• Thermally efficient
  • Reduced CO2 emission
  • Improved occupant health
 3. Job creation (8)• Labour intensive
  • Easy to learn
 4. Earthquake resistant (6) 
 5. Fire resistance (6) 
The barrier to the use of SBT in South Africa (48)1. Social acceptance (17) 
 2. Support from Government (11)• Building codes and regulation
  • Scarcity of sand in south Africa
 3. Professional expertise (9) 
 4. Preference for brick and block (7) 
 5. Access to finance (4) 
Strategies to enhance the social acceptance of SBT (36)1. Adequate research on sandbag performance (13)
2. Awareness (12)
3. Building Sandbag prototype across cities (6)
4. Training (5)
 

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