Clay brick has proven its performance as a sustainable building material for thousands of years. Unlike other materials that fade in and out of fashion, clay brick provides the longevity, durability and adaptability that sets it apart. These impressive qualities are why clay brick has a typical lifespan of over 150 years. But a clay brick can often last much longer. And at the end of a building’s life, clay bricks have a second life. They can be refurbished, recycled and reused, offering end-of-life circularity.
Created using natural, often locally sourced materials, clay brick's excellent thermal mass helps regulate indoor temperatures, while it's clay composition emits no harmful substances that degrade air quality.Â
When designing for long-term resilience and durability, clay brick provides a long-lasting and highly recyclable material for construction.
Now is the time to think longer-term about resilience. Clay brick can help shape our future.
Better with Brick
Historic England’s flagship restoration of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, the world’s first cast iron-framed building, is a testament to traditional craftsmanship. Originally built in 1797 as a steam powered flax mill, the building was repurposed as a maltings from 1897 to 1987 before falling into dereliction
Zed House is the flagship zero carbon home concept of Barratt Homes, developed in conjunction with Salford University. It is the first new home in the country built by a major housebuilder to go beyond the new Future Homes Standard by delivering a carbon reduction of 125%.
The development is believed to be the first of its kind in the country and through the use of latest technologies, economic considerations, and modern building techniques, aims to achieve up to 80% less carbon emissions than a standard newbuild development.