Established in 2022, the research-action partnership was created to quickly solve the problem of reducing individual environmental footprints within the construction sector. Designing a new approach to concrete bricks is a tangible outcome of their shared commitment to developing an environmentally and socially sensitive product that is economically competitive with a universal design for everyone — architects, developers, entrepreneurs and decision-makers.
After two years of research, the DUAL concrete brick product range reduces material use by almost a third compared with traditional concrete bricks, thanks to its innovative honeycomb design. Its certified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) indicates a reduction of more than 20% in life-cycle carbon emissions, primarily attributed to including recycled materials in its composition.
The product range comprises three natural shades and two formats:
- Zurich (grey) / Petra (yellow) / Belfast (red);
- Metric Norman (57 x 90 x 290 mm) / Metric Jumbo (90 x 90 x 290 mm).
Each of the six options comes with two usable faces – one smooth and one grooved. These can be varied and adapted to any project. The honeycombs' dimensions and strategic arrangement make construction site handling easy, so installation is faster and more efficient.
With its unique properties, DUAL sets a new benchmark for sustainable construction, combining innovative design, efficiency and environmental credentials.
Photo Credit: Virginie Gosselin