Sustainable Choices – Brickworks launches its B23 Products

Committed to expanding on its sustainable product offering, Brickworks incorporates new high-performing and efficient products into its B23 Product launch. Whilst emphasising an environmental perspective, the Civic Series, GB Aura, Pottery Blend and HydraForm Permeable Pavers each form a unique contribution to the architectural market.

Designed by Daniel Robertson, the Civic Series showcases carbon-neutral clay brick, certified under the Australian Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard. The brick is presented in either a Straight Edge or Remastered profile, thus catering to a variety of design styles. Embodying a sense of visual restraint, the crisp contours of the Straight Edge profile enable contemporary buildings to be crafted, with contextual nuance expressed through colour and texture. In contrast, the Remastered profile is distinguished by raw edges that establish a rustic appearance, aligned with the presentation of heritage buildings. Manufactured at Brickworks’s carbon neutral operation in Langford, Tasmania, the Civic Series sees alternative biofuels preferred to traditional fuel sources during the production process.

Made up of recycled glass and aggregates, the GB Aura range is a sustainable collection of concrete masonry blocks by GB Masonry. As a result of its composition – which includes 17 per cent recycled content including gas and ash – each block appears natural and earthy whilst providing a robust foundation for building. Minimal maintenance is required as the collection is weather-, termite- and fire-resistant. In addition, GB Aura is marine-safe and effortlessly installed. Available in two neutral colours and four sizes, the range enhances the reputation of GB Masonry, speaking to a level of considered craftmanship unrivalled within the premium sector.

Paying homage to ceramics of the past, the Pottery Blend collection reflects a studious approach to tactility, form and tone. Crafted by Austral Bricks, the collection combines an elongated, slim-line format – reminiscent of the split bricks of ancient Rome – with smooth textures and warm, earthy hues. The overall expression embodies the evolutionary journey of the standard brick, implying modern-day usage in bold, architectural works. Within the context of Austral Bricks, Pottery Blend represents another contribution to the impressive legacy of the company, which captures over 100 years of manufacturing and design.

Committed to expanding on its sustainable product offering, Brickworks incorporates new high-performing and efficient products into its B23 Product launch.

Made up of recycled glass and aggregates, the GB Aura range is a sustainable collection of concrete masonry blocks by GB Masonry.

Delivered by UrbanStone, the HydraForm Permeable Paver system provides the opportunity to remove contaminates such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons from polluted stormwater run-off. A sub-base of graded aggregate enables the filtering process, after which the water can re-enter the natural environment. In essence, the system is an all-in-one hardstand and drainage solution, produced in a range of colours for creative freedom. In coherence with the sustainable purpose of its product, UrbanStone is one of the only paving suppliers to locally source its granite and marble products from the Australian landscape.

Recognising the vital role of brick in modern-day building, Brickworks steers architects towards environmentally friendly options. The B23 Product launch sets a precedent for future provisions, championing both the functional and aesthetic quality of sustainable works.