The use of reclaimed bricks to promote sustainable and circular construction

Projekt: Forskning

Projektinformation

Beskrivning

The project focuses on promoting sustainable and circular construction practices through the use of reclaimed bricks from demolished buildings. Traditional brick production, characterized by energy-intensive processes and significant CO2 emissions, highlights the need for alternative approaches. This project addresses these challenges by emphasizing the reuse of bricks, reducing the demand for new raw materials, and minimizing waste.
The project's main objective is to develop systematic criteria for evaluating the salvageability of reclaimed bricks. This includes a comprehensive analysis of their mechanical and physical properties, such as compressive strength, bond strength, density, and water absorption. Additionally, the project explores effective methods for the disassembly and deconstruction of buildings to maximize the recovery of intact bricks, as well as efficient cleaning processes to ensure the bricks can be reused.
Environmental and cost-benefit analyses are integral parts of the project, assessing the entire life cycle of reclaimed bricks—from extraction and production to transportation, cleaning, and reuse. These analyses will consider both the environmental impact and the economic feasibility of using salvaged bricks compared to new ones.
The research, conducted over a year from November 2024 to October 2025, involves collaboration with construction companies and is supported by Lund University's Division of Structural Engineering. The project's findings will be shared with key stakeholders in the construction industry, including architects, constructors, and consultants, to promote the adoption of circular construction practices.
StatusPågående
Gällande start-/slutdatum2024/11/012025/10/31

Finansiering

  • Stiftelsen J. Gust. Richerts Minne