Kenoteq’s K-BRIQ® is a masonry brick made from over 90 per cent recycled content. It is designed to address two significant environmental challenges facing the construction sector: the depletion of finite resources and the substantial carbon footprint associated with traditional brick production.

The brick is composed almost entirely of recycled construction and demolition waste, including plasterboard, brick, stone, rubble, old mortar, and recycled pigments. In contrast to clay bricks, which require high-temperature kilns, K-BRIQ® is produced using a patented, low-energy process that involves no firing. This method uses minimal water and cures at low temperatures, dramatically reducing the energy input and overall environmental impact.

Each unit contains less than 20 grams of CO₂e, equating to approximately 1kg of CO₂e per square metre. This represents a reduction of up to 95 per cent in embodied carbon compared to conventional bricks, based on data from the Brick Development Association’s Environmental Product Declaration (2019–2024).

The manufacturing process is fully circular—raw materials are locally sourced from waste streams, and the resulting bricks are both recyclable and reusable at the end of their life.

Kenoteq also offers a bespoke colour and shape development service, enabling K-BRIQ® to be tailored to specific project requirements. Standard colour options include tones such as Gillespie Magenta, Heriot Mustard, Watt Brown, Medero Grey, Chapman Burnt Orange, and Gullane Cyan.

To date, the use of K-BRIQ® has resulted in the repurposing of over 440,000 kilograms of waste and the saving of more than 87,000 kilograms of CO₂e. Its production requires only 10 per cent of the energy used to manufacture traditional clay bricks.

The brick is certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA, Agrément Certificate 25/7367), supporting its use in both exterior and interior applications across a wide range of construction projects. Its technical and aesthetic performance aligns with industry requirements while offering a substantially improved environmental profile.