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The escalating global energy demand and the imperative to combat climate change necessitate urgent action to reduce energy consumption in the building sector. This research focuses on advancing the development of lightweight construction materials with enhanced thermal insulation properties to address the growing energy demands of residential buildings. The study explores using vermiculite, perlite, and aluminium powder as additives to traditional cement bricks, aiming to improve thermal performance while maintaining structural integrity. The research employs a multifaceted approach, combining experimental and simulation methods. The experimental phase involves fabricating solid cement bricks with varying proportions of vermiculite, perlite, and aluminium powder. The bricks' mechanical, physical, and thermal properties are systematically evaluated. The simulation study employs Design Builder …