Recycled Bricks: Sustainable & Disaster-Resilient Housing in Australia

The Role Of Recycled Bricks In Disaster-Resilient Housing Okay, let’s chat about something we all think about after watching the news lately: how the heck do we build homes that won’t fold like a house of cards when Mother Nature throws a tantrum? Bushfires, floods, storms—you name it, Australia’s copped it. And honestly? We’re tired […]
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Adelaide Recycled Bricks: Sustainable Building & Reclamation

Adelaide’s Eco-Warriors Leading The Charge In Brick Reclamation Hey there, fellow brick enthusiasts! Ever walked past a demolition site and thought, “What a waste of perfectly good bricks!”? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re here to geek out over one of Australia’s coolest sustainability trends: reclaimed bricks. And guess what? If you’re in Adelaide (or […]
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Living Building Challenge: Australia’s First Certified Sustainable Building

The Brick Pit is proud to be the specified recycled brick supplier for Australia’s first “Living” Certified Building – one of only 24 buildings in the world to have achieved this certification at the time. The University of Wollongong’s Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) achieved full marks under the world’s toughest sustainability standard for buildings, the Living Building Challenge (LBC). The certification process has been a long and difficult journey and the result confirms the SBRC as arguably the most sustainable building in Australia.
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Recycled Bricks Vs. New Bricks In Australia

Recycled Bricks vs. New Bricks: Cost Analysis for Australian Projects

Cost Comparison: Recycled Bricks vs. New Bricks in Australia Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re planning a project with bricks—whether it’s a retaining wall, brick edging, or a full-blown patio—you’re probably wondering, “Should I go recycled or new?” And hey, we get it. Choosing between second-hand bricks and fresh-from-the-factory ones isn’t just about aesthetics […]
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