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MaterialJEWEL BRICK – Knit brickSix basic shapes that, in varying compositions, lead to infinite combinations, creating walls with a surprising relief that dazzles the eyes. Playful observations stimulate perception. The application of glazes can add an extra layer to this. This way of designing is not about an individual stone. It is about the many combinations that contain the possible compositions to create walls that resemble a warm sweater that makes you feel cherished.
MaterialMBI Concrete facing bricksMBI makes a distinction between stones for single-sided brick facing and bricks and blocks for double-sided brick facing. Single-sided brick facing is generally applied as an outer skin to cavity walls, but can also be used for interior walls.
MaterialAvocado Seed BricksThese unique bricks are crafted from discarded avocado seeds, a sustainable and eco-friendly material repurposed from a Mexican restaurant. Each brick’s creation begins with the collection of raw avocado seeds, a free and abundant resource gathered weekly. These seeds, once discarded as waste, are carefully processed to transform them into a durable building material.
MaterialOld bricksThe Danish company Gamle Mursten reclaims old bricks from demolition sites. The bricks are machine-cleaned, hand-sorted, stacked by robots and sold for new building and renovation projects where clients want to minimise the impact of unnecessary CO2 emissions on the environment, as well as wanting brickwork with patina and character. The old bricks often come from buildings dating back to 1900-1960.
MaterialEcoLine Brick SlipsEcoLine brick slips are thin-format façade elements developed by Wienerberger that combine the traditional aesthetics of hand-moulded bricks with a modern, resource-efficient production process. With a thickness of only 18 mm, they are among the thinnest in their category, enabling significant material savings and reduced environmental impact. Manufactured in a fully electric kiln, EcoLine slips are produced without fossil fuels.
MaterialDrystack brick systemDryStack is a material solution developed in response to the increasing demand for sustainable and circular building practices. The system focuses on transforming how bricks are used and reused within the construction industry, aligning with principles of modularity, material efficiency, and lifecycle extension. At its core, DryStack is a system that enables bricks to be assembled and disassembled without the use of mortar, or reduced use of mortar if desired.
MaterialPaper bricksPaper Bricks are made with recycled newspapers. To make the bricks, newspapers are turned into pulp and combined with wood glue, before being pressed into the right shape. The paper bricks are as sturdy as real bricks, with a marbled look. The texture is warm and soft like textile. The colour of the bricks depends on the colours of the paper that is used.
MaterialCeramic Facing BricksRodruza ceramic facing bricks are high-quality façade bricks manufactured in the Netherlands. The bricks are produced from carefully selected natural clays and mineral raw materials and are kiln-fired to achieve durable, colour-stable performance. Depending on the chosen range and finish, the bricks are available in a variety of textures, colours, and dimensional formats. Shown here are Maas and Maas Rockface.
MaterialNXT BrickNXT Bricks are a type of masonry unit produced using a circular material approach. Approximately 85% of each brick consists of recycled mineral waste, primarily sourced from demolition and residual construction materials. This composition contributes to resource efficiency by reintroducing secondary raw materials into the building process.
MaterialEngobed brickThese special bricks of Wienerberger have been covered by a luxurious glittering radiant engobe. The facing bricks of Wienerberger cover a broad range of formats, colours and patterns.
MaterialReclaimed bricksRebrick is a Dutch company that supplies reclaimed facing bricks for construction. Sourced from large-scale demolition projects, these bricks are cleaned, tested, and repalletised for reuse, offering a sustainable alternative to new materials. By choosing reclaimed bricks, builders can achieve up to 95% CO₂ reduction, contributing to both climate targets and resource efficiency.
MaterialDomsteen brickBokkenmákers and New Horizon are launching a circular brick made from rubble from the Utrecht Dom Tower. The bricks are manufactured and used in sustainable construction projects in Utrecht, such as the Merwedekanaalzone and Cartesiusdriehoek. This way, the residual material from a historical monument is used for future, sustainable buildings.
MaterialGlass brick by PoesiaGlass Brick is available in a large choice of colours, special workings and shapes: glass brick or half glass brick, glass’ column in several sizes, glass angle bar, square glass column, glass insert, half glass insert, small glass brick.
MaterialPIRROUET® carbonated facing bricksTo produce Pirrouet®, mineral by-products from the steel industry are mixed with sand, dyes and water, and then pressed in brick moulds. In a conditioned room - with high CO2 concentration – Vandersanden lets the brick harden. The CO2 reacts with calcium-containing materials creating carbonates. This permanent bond creates a hard limestone-like brick.
MaterialGlass BrickA matt full glass brick made from glass ore. The brick is translucent and can be lit from behind. The water absorption rate is almost zero, hence the brick may be used outside as well as inside on both floors and walls.
MaterialEco-brickEco-brick is 25-35 mm thinner than the average brick. This allows to increase the thickness of the insulation without increasing the wall thickness. With smaller volume and weigh, it needs fewer raw materials. For the production and transportation, less energy is needed, thus reducing CO2 emissions.
MaterialLeemsteen (Dutch clay bricks)Dutch clay bricks are made of unbaked clay soil pressed into uniform building blocks. Because these clay bricks are not fired, their unique moisturizing and heat-accumulating properties are maintained. Due to the high mass of limestone, a mud wall can retain and give off heat well so that temperature fluctuations are effectively minimized. Furthermore, clay has a neutralizing effect on odors.
MaterialRodruza Living BricksRodruza ceramic facing bricks are high-quality façade bricks manufactured in the Netherlands. The bricks are produced from carefully selected natural clays and mineral raw…
MaterialLoqa recycled tiles & bricksLoqa is a circular material design studio that develops architectural tiles and bricks made from approximately 80–95% upcycled waste. The collection includes fired and unfired tiles, glazed tiles, textured surfaces, bricks and special design elements.
MaterialJEWEL BRICK – StormThese relief bricks create an undulating surface that can be ordered from calm to dramatic. In the shift, relative to each other, a movement is created that is associated with heavy waves. The playful stacking of relief stones creates changing views from different angles and thus different experiences. In doing so the emphasis is on the use of our senses.
Material3D Printing Clay facade bricksThe 3D printed facade bricks were developed using a custom clay mix composed of iron-rich clay, water, recycled ceramics, and filler materials. Designed with integrated pockets to host greenery and redirect rainwater, the bricks contribute to passive cooling and promote urban biodiversity.
MaterialMuratto cork bricksMURATTO CORK BRICKS 3D are made of glued cork pieces that have undergone a natural treatment and a finish of colour pigments. These CORK BRICKS 3D come in different thicknesses and are available in different colours.
MaterialBrickThe beauty of textured glass lies in its glacial appearance. Light passes through illuminating the texture and appears to glow from within. People and objects behind the glass are obscured making it a versatile building material for open plan living and working environments. This pattern is called Brick, but more patterns are available, also custom made patterns are possible. Maximum size is 1220mm x 3200mm.
MaterialTextile brickThe textile brick is a sustainable and eco-friendly building material made from recycled textile waste and natural binders. It offers thermal insulation, sound reduction, and good mechanical strength, making it ideal for indoor applications. By utilising waste textiles, this project helps reduce landfills and contributes to a more eco-friendly environment.