After seeing success being sold commercially, the Kenoteq K-Briq is now available to the public as a completely sustainably made brick for any building work
The K-Briq was developed as a nearly 100% recycled brick, using waste gathered from construction projects and demolitions.
The brick is made by Kenoteq in Scotland, and received certification from the British Board of Agrément in May this year.
The creation process ensures each brick is more than 95% recycled
The process of creating the bricks uses construction waste to create 90% of each brick, and then recycled aggregates, like rubble or plasterboard, are added to make each brick >95% recycled material.
From there, the bricks undergo hydraulic compression and are cured, instead of being fired, using much less energy and making sure the bricks are ready for use 24 hours later.
At the time of certification, Sam Chapman, co-founder and executive director of Kenoteq, said: “The construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The BBAcertification of the K-Briq demonstrates that these goals are not mutually exclusive – we can build better while building greener.”
Now the bricks are available at B&Q for environmentally conscious DIYers.
Sam Chapman said: “We’ve seen a remarkable shift in recent months. Architects and designers who’ve specified K-Briqs for major commercial projects are now incorporating our bricks into their personal renovations and garden designs. This organic demand from design professionals for their own homes showed us that the consumer market is ready for a truly sustainable building material.
“This listing also demonstrates that demand for sustainable building materials extends beyond the construction industry. Society is actively seeking environmentally responsible options and there is a growing mainstream demand for sustainable construction materials.”
Sustainability in construction is a key issue
In October, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) announced that a new British Standard on sustainability, the Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment, was formally approved.
It was originally drafted in February, and is intended to develop sector-specific frameworks to tackle both scope and competence.
Simon Foxell, policy coordinator at The Edge, and convenor of the drafting panel, said: “The approval of this proposal marks a pivotal moment for the built environment sector. Establishing a British Standard for sustainability competence will provide a clear, consistent framework that supports professionals in delivering projects aligned with the UK’s net zero and resilience goals. This work is about embedding sustainability at the heart of practice, ensuring that competence is measurable, transparent, and future-focused. We encourage experts from across the industry to contribute their knowledge and help shape this important standard.”
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