In association with Vandersanden UKIntroducing the first carbon-negative facing brick1 November 2024ProductsInnovative new solution absorbs CO2 permanently during the production processInnovative new solution absorbs CO2 permanently during the production processRegion: United KingdomMore: VandersandenBricksNegative carbon bricksFacing bricksClimate emergency
Low carbon bricks for your project as disruptors tackle climate change14 August 2023IntelligenceLow-carbon bricks cut construction’s environmental footprintLow-carbon bricks cut construction’s environmental footprintRegion: EuropeMore: MaterialsBrickLow carbonSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyStephen Cousins
In association with All About BricksBuilding on the sustainable possibilities of clay brick1 September 2023ProductsUK-based supplier sources Dutch brick from a factory that runs on self-generated electricity and energy recoveryUK-based supplier sources Dutch brick from a factory that runs on self-generated electricity and energy recoveryRegion: EuropeMore: AABBrickClay brickBrick slipsBrick manufacturingSustainabilityEnergyConstruction industry
Carbon cutting starts early with a carbon calculator19 January 2021IntelligenceWhole life carbon must be architects’ priorityWhole life carbon must be architects’ priorityRegion: United KingdomMore: H\B:ERTHawkins\BrownLouisa BowlesClimate emergencyEmbodied carbonWhole life carbonSustainable architectureCarbon calculator
What architects need to understand about whole life carbon and where they need to know more20 April 2023IntelligenceEverything you need to know about Whole Life Carbon AssessmentsEverything you need to know about Whole Life Carbon AssessmentsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Carbon emissionsWhole life carbonNeal MorrisNet zero carbonnet zeroSustainablity
In association with Vandersanden UKNew colours and textures prompt brick rethink11 December 2020ProductsThe clay block is being reimagined for architectsThe clay block is being reimagined for architectsRegion: United KingdomMore: Vandersanden UKBricksBrick manufacturingBrick slipsFacing bricksConstructionSpecification and complianceBuilding design
In association with Brick AwardsThe Brick Awards 2023 are open for entries3 April 2023ProductsHave you completed a wonderful brick project in the past two years?Have you completed a wonderful brick project in the past two years?Region: United KingdomMore: Brick Development AssociationBrick AwardsBrick layingMaterialsConstructionFacade design
Bricks made from quarry waste cut carbon on Hackney extension15 April 2024ProductsDraper Studio adds warmth and precision detailing with upcycled limestone bricksDraper Studio adds warmth and precision detailing with upcycled limestone bricksRegion: LondonMore: Draper StudioSustainable architectureBricksMaterialsLimestoneStephen CousinsHouseExtensionHackney
In association with Vandersanden UKVandersanden brick specified for Sussex spa1 April 2021ProductsThe Spa at South Lodge near Horsham features sand-coated Lithium facing brickThe Spa at South Lodge near Horsham features sand-coated Lithium facing brickRegion: United KingdomMore: VandersandenBricksFacing bricksBrick manufacturingConstructionSpecification and complianceBuilding designHotels and leisureFelce & Guy Architects
‘Living’ brick can grow itself from CO231 January 2020ProductsInjected bacteria hardens gelatin and sand into bricksInjected bacteria hardens gelatin and sand into bricksRegion: Rest of the worldMore: USAResearchUniversity of ColoradoBricksSustainable architectureClimate emergencyStephen Cousins
How many dinners is that building worth? Free carbon calculator for industry works for lay readers too9 April 2021ProductsElliott Wood aims its embodied carbon calculator at small practicesElliott Wood aims its embodied carbon calculator at small practicesRegion: United KingdomMore: Embodied carbonCarbon emissionsElliott WoodSCORSInstitute of Structural EngineersDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureCarbon calculator
Brick that decimates embodied carbon set to start production16 April 2021ProductsKenoteq start-up says K-Briq has potential to meet entire UK demandKenoteq start-up says K-Briq has potential to meet entire UK demandRegion: ScotlandMore: Climate emergencySustainable architectureTechnologyStephen CousinsKenoteqHeriot-Watt UniversityEmbodied carbonRecycle and reuse