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Elements of a cavity wall

A cavity wall is two masonry walls separated by an air space or cavity. This simple building design concept has huge benefits. For the life of the building, It gives built-in insulation from both temperature extremes and noise.

Photo Cred: BlackBrick

BlackBrick Sandton is a recently completed conversion that embodies the ethos of sustainability on a scale that integrates sustainability in just about every aspect of modern living. Clay brick...view more

Common brick bonds

Wouldn’t life be so much easier if clients never changed their minds?

“A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step…” says the Chinese proverb.
In May this year, Makana Brick and Khanya presented an extensive brick laying course to ten
trainees...view more

Masizakhe Junior Secondary School just outside Queenstown features Makana Brick's Grahamstown Ironspot. The project includes paving, walling and support infrastructure.

Masizakhe Junior Secondary School just outside Queenstown features Makana Brick's Grahamstown Ironspot

Clay brick is one of the best construction materials for schools - it is robust,...view more

Leading clay brick and paving manufacturer Corobrik has been officially accredited as a Skills Development Provider (SDP) by the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO). “We are now a...view more

This Management Summary and consolidation report of the LCA study by the University of Pretoria compares the electricity use of 6 different

National Winner Mpho Sephelane (UCT) and Corobrik Chairman Peter du Trevou

9 June 2022 : The winner of the 2021 Corobrik Student Architecture Awards was announced on Wednesday 8 June at a special event at the Radisson RED in...view more

President Cyril Ramaphosa at the official opening of Kwastina

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the official opening of Corobrik’s Kwastina brick manufacturing factory in Driefontein, Gauteng.The state-of-the-art factory forms part...view more

Mpho Sephelane, Blanket Diagram

7 April 2022 Translating associations of the traditional Basotho blanket ( kobo ) into “an architecture that engenders a revival of traditional practices...view more

The CBA team at the GBCSA 2021 Conference.
Green Building Council of SA Convention 2021

"Over the years, the GBCSA Convention has been working towards achieving a sustainable future," declares Lisa Reynolds – Executive Director of The...view more

Ngamwonwan House

If you look into the definition of a wall, it is an architectural structure designed to protect inside from outside primarily from intrusion, to define a boundary and to block views from outside...view more

Corobrik’s Bergendal Blend Satin face bricks were used to give the 01 on Lunar building situated on uMhlanga Ridge a clean, uncomplicated look.

Through the clever use of materials, including Corobrik’s range of low-maintenance face bricks, the immaculate 01 on Lunar building on the uMhlanga Ridge emanates a clean, neat façade welcoming...view more

uMkhumbane Museum - North Entrance Elevation (Photographer Roy Reed)

Clay brick is an integral part of the personality of the new uMkhumbane Cultural Museum at Cato Manor, Durban. eThekwini Municipality’s award-winning museum surrounds an atrium space with a...view more

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