tijolo

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

tijolo perde espaço para fôrma túnel: ciclo diário acelera acabamento e reorganiza o canteiro na obra residencial com menos retrabalho.

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

Construção com sacos de areia reduz custos em até 30%, usa solo local e cria paredes espessas com isolamento térmico natural.

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

Morador transforma quartinho esquecido em spa com banheira de hidromassagem de alvenaria para 6 pessoas, revestimento em pedra, iluminação quente e água aquecida (2)

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

Casas modulares e casas de contêiner ganham espaço: construção modular e tiny house reduzem custo e prazo das casas no Brasil.

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

Em Joinville, lodo do tratamento de água da ETA Cubatão passou a virar tijolo e peças decorativas

Interesting facts

Sludge That Used To Go To The Landfill Now Becomes Bricks, Reducing Construction Costs By Up To 20%, Has Already Produced Millions Of Pieces, And Transforms Sanitation Waste Into A Raw Material Valued By The Regional Ceramic Industry In SC

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 04/02/2026 at 23:07

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sludge That Used To Go To The Landfill Now Becomes Bricks, Reducing Construction Costs By Up To 20%, Has Already Produced Millions Of Pieces, And Transforms Sanitation Waste Into A Raw Material Valued By The Regional Ceramic Industry In SC

Mother and daughter build a 70 m² house with more than 8,000 discarded glass bottles and impress with their creativity; known as the Casa de Sal, the property is located on Itamaracá Island, in Pernambuco.

He transformed an abandoned plastic water tank into an underground house in the “hobbit hole” style, using only repurposed pallet wood, without heavy machinery or expensive labor.

The river that “dies” in the desert never reaches the sea and yet gives life to one of Africa’s largest natural refuges in a truly impressive way.

China transforms desert-devastated area into the world’s largest artificial forest, planting trees for 60 years, blocking sand that reached Beijing, and creating a “green lung” of 92,000 hectares in a region once considered lost.

Toyota launches “family hybrid van” with 7 or 8 seats, 1.8 hybrid engine, fuel consumption of up to 23.8 km/l, and a price equivalent to about R$ 104,000 without taxes, below the Tiggo 8 Pro Plug-in Hybrid sold in Brazil: meet the Noah Hybrid 2026 in Japan.

Astronomers discover black hole wind traveling at 323 million km/h, a speed equivalent to 30% of the speed of light and considered a record.

China has deployed snake-shaped robots to slide along power lines, where they have already inspected over 130 kilometers of cables using cameras and sensors to detect damaged wires, worn-out parts, and overheating.