Brick World Review 1/2022

Editorial

  • If you can dream it, you can do it!

by Paola Giacomini

World News

Economics

  • Wienerberger overcomes the challenges of 2021
  • The U.S. housing market sets new records
  • European construction amid optimism and uncertainty
  • Africa’s most efficient and eco-friendly factory goes into production
  • Net zero carbon brick slips
  • Booming investments in Italian/European real estate

Interview

  • Briqueterie Tidjelabine rides the recovery in Algeria

Technology

  • Automation and robotics in Kosovo
  • Energy saving with micrometric mould support plates
  • Fighting high energy prices through automation
  • Sustainable innovation in soft mud brick production
  • Powder decoration of facing bricks
  • New-generation roof tile presses
  • Prefabrication and modularity: the future of construction
  • Claytile redesigns for process sustainability

Architecture

  • Hollow blocks transform the architecture of Logroño

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