tijolo

Construction

Without mortar, grout, or traditional construction: the ClickBrick system assembles brick facades with ceramic pieces held by metal clips, eliminating the need for glue, speeding up installation, and even allowing everything to be dismantled later without turning the construction into expensive permanent debris.

Carla Teles 20/06/2026 at 21:16

Construction

Two Swiss students have created a 3D-printed terracotta brick that cools bus stops and squares by up to 9 degrees using only water, clay, and solar energy, without using electricity from the grid, in a project that repurposes an ancient technique against the extreme heat of cities.

Bruno Teles 06/06/2026 at 22:35

Construction

Made from local soil, a bit of cement, and a lot of pressure, the eco-friendly soil-cement brick fits together like building blocks, requires no mortar between rows, and doesn’t need a kiln, reducing construction time, waste, and carbon emissions in popular Brazilian construction.

Bruno Teles 29/05/2026 at 15:17

Sustainability

Builders are using PET bottle bricks to transform plastic waste into lightweight walls, sustainable planters, and benches that anyone can make in their backyard.

Romário Pereira de Carvalho 14/05/2026 at 14:25

Construction

A simple technique of wetting the brick before laying it prevents cracks, improves the adhesion of the mortar, reduces fissures, and ensures stronger walls and more durable constructions.

Ruth Rodrigues 05/04/2026 at 09:26

Science and Technology

In Kenya, engineer Nzambi Matee created “bricks 2.0” using packaging plastic: a mixture with sand, heated and pressed; they are 5 times more resistant, already have official licensing, and are being used in streets and construction projects.

Carla Teles 03/04/2026 at 10:40

Construction

End of the Brick Era: Expanded Polystyrene Panels Molded with Concrete Create Walls with Better Thermal Insulation, Greater Durability, and Quicker Construction

Noel Budeguer 12/03/2026 at 17:19

Construction

Goodbye Brick and Slow Construction: Daily Cycle Building Method Combines Factory Speed with On-Site Concrete Pouring, Delivers Walls and Slabs Nearly Ready for Finishing and Reduces Rework in Residential Projects

Bruno Teles 27/02/2026 at 16:15

Interesting facts

Want To Build A House With Excellent Thermal Insulation? Using Sandbags May Be A Solution.

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 25/02/2026 at 23:07

Construction

Woman Builds House from Scratch After Fire, Erects Concrete and Brick Structure in 90 Days, Transforming Dense Forest Area into a Project That Impresses Even Construction Professionals

Flavia Marinho 23/02/2026 at 22:10

Construction

Resident Transforms Forgotten Shed Into Spa With Masonry Hot Tub for 6 People, Stone Finishing, Warm Lighting, and Heated Water, Spending Less Than Pre-Made Fiberglass Tubs

Carla Teles 21/02/2026 at 17:30

Construction

Forget Bricks: Steel Lego-Like Houses Arrive Ready-Made, Cost Up to 40% Less, and Are Completed in Weeks; Container Modules Deliver About 320 Square Feet and Have a Lifespan of 50 Years, Attracting Residents and Investors in Brazil Today

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 18/02/2026 at 19:06