Property Owners & Developers
Cabrico Bricks has supplied clay pavers to the exciting new mixed use estate Devonbosch in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. The clay paving reflects the history of the property.. Killarney...view more
In many countries, wall thermal resistance or R-value is the sole determinant of energy efficiency. Here in South Africa, R-values are only one measurement to consider.
“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
Johannesburg’s Sandton metropole concentrates the energy, wealth, power and diversity of Africa into a mighty, tight space. Forever transforming, its current developments are especially compelling...view more
With only 450 of the estimated 350 000 buildings able to meet the December 7th deadline to display Energy Performance Certificates, Minerals and Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was compelled to...view more
The Clay Brick Association (CBA) has sponsored three prizes for an architectural student competition to design alternative solutions for the homeless population. Run by The Cape Institute for...view more
Few things irritate us more than exposure to excessive noise. For schools, it's more than just an annoyance. In France, a study found that with every 10-decibel increase in classroom noise, students' language and math scores decreased by 5.5 points.
Conradie Park is a new mixed-income, mixed-use housing development conveniently located near main arterial roads, in Pinelands, Cape Town. The R3 billion, 22-hectare development – a partnership...view more
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
Study Instructions and Drawings before starting. This project has been kept as simple as possible and can be completed in a weekend.
One of the many benefits of a clay brick home is that it is easy to extend and renovate. Instead of hunting down a perfect kitchen or extra room elsewhere, why not save on commissions and transfer fees and upgrade the property you have.
Step into a scene from “Game of Thrones” – a castle on a hill with turrets and battlements … guarded by dragons!
Perched upon the Karbonkelberg Mountain overlooking the Hout Bay harbour is...view more
Executive director Mariana Lamont represented the Clay Brick Association at the Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIfA) Grand Awards. The ceremony celebrated projects that represent the best in...view more
Studying is hard, and 2020 was the worst possible year! All schools and institutions of higher education were forced to close from March necessitating alternative ways of ensuring access to...view more
Situated on the University of Mpumalanga Lower Campus, the Research Facility provides a spacious, bright academic environment that takes advantage of the climate and natural landscape of the...view more