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ABT structural failures at Good Hope Primary School

Clay brick has always been the material of choice for sustainable, low maintenance and long lasting infrastructure. Schools, clinics and houses built over the past 100 years all across South...view more

Greenhouse Gas Emission Baselines and Reduction Potentials from Buildings in South Africa was commissioned by the United Nations Environment Progra

Outdoor spaces are important features in South African living. Over the years the trend has been to craft landscapes so that they become an extension of the house and a recreational area in their...view more

Buildings should be built to last and as such the life cycle value of a building derived from long term durability, low maintenance and energy savings should be the key determining factor to be...view more

A recent United States study shows that consumers prefer genuine clay brick exteriors on a national scale. Scoring highest nationally among all ages, races, income levels and household types,...view more

A beginners guide to cleaning brickwork. Useful information for all Clay Brick DIY projects.

A beginners guide to mixing mortar. Useful information for all Clay Brick DIY projects.

Montana High School Library in Worcester makes superb use of the natural insulating properties of clay brick. Photograph courtesy of Worcester Brick.
Socio Economic Impact

The architectural profession safeguards the value of South Africa’s built investment – the structures in which we live, work, learn and play.

The track record of clay brick construction in providing sustainable superior quality infrastructure - schools, clinics and houses - is evident in

Clay Brick is 100% natural, and can be recycled after the useful life of the building

Sustainable buildings meet the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.  Property deve

We present evidence that MIBT’s claim that their prefabricated panels have a “better thermal rating than clay brick” is substantively false.

economical

Economical & Practical

energy savings

Energy Efficient & Sustainable

value

Desirable & Stylish