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title: "Introducing K-BRIQ®, the Ultra-Low Carbon Brick"
date: 2025-11-01T08:30:00+00:00
author: Laura Bradley​
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# Introducing K-BRIQ®, the Ultra-Low Carbon Brick

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As the construction industry embraces a more sustainable future, new materials are leading the way.

K-BRIQ® is one of those innovations. Made from nearly 100% recycled construction, demolition and excavation waste, compression technology turns this into high-performance, design-led bricks that naturally improve any project’s sustainability credentials.

K-BRIQ® has even received major industry recognition, including the BE-ST Circular Economy Award, London Build Expo’s Excellence in Sustainability Product Award and a nomination for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize.

## What is a K-BRIQ®?

Developed by Kenoteq, K-BRIQ® is a sustainable alternative to traditional clay bricks. Each unit is compressed and cured at low temperatures rather than fired, cutting embodied carbon by up to 95%.

This process uses minimal water and produces almost zero waste, yet it delivers on strength, durability and aesthetics.

- **Embodied carbon:** Less than 20 g CO₂e per unit and around 1 kg CO₂e per m² of wall.
- **Compressive strength:** 30 N/mm²
- **Durability**: F2
- **Water absorption:** 2%
- **Size Tolerance**: T2 R1
- **Fire safety:** The Medero Dark Grey is A2 fire rated while other colours are B rated

## Sustainability & circular economy benefits

Every K-BRIQ® represents a success story in circular manufacturing. By turning construction waste into a useful building material, K-BRIQ® keeps resources in use again and again. Each brick can itself be fully recycled at the end of its life, supporting a closed-loop model that fits within Net Zero and BREEAM frameworks.

This low-carbon production method helps project teams achieve sustainability targets while demonstrating measurable carbon savings.

## Building better

If you’d like to explore how K-BRIQ® could support your next project’s sustainability goals, our teams can provide samples, data sheets and specification advice.

[Explore K-BRIQ®](https://brickability.co.uk/brick-finder?brickColour=&brickFinish=&brickType=175978&brickSearch=&page=1)[Contact us](https://brickability.co.uk/contact)

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