Seattle Times

Ask the Builder: Clay paving brick is superior

If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These pavers fade in color over time as the thin ...

In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricks

Researchers discover that adding 10% eggshell waste to fired clay bricks significantly reduces thermal conductivity by 50%, transforming food waste into an effective insulating building material. This ...
ArchDaily

Thin Brick in Building Design: A Guide to Their Use and Application

Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. Used in construction for thousands of years, contemporary architecture ...

In 2025, Egyptian researchers mixed eggshell waste into clay bricks to block the walls from absorbing outside heat and transferring it indoors during hot climates; heat ...

Egyptian researchers tested clay bricks containing eggshell waste and found that a 10% eggshell formulation fired at 1,100°C ...