How do bricks affect the environment?

Air pollution and use of good quality agriculture soil are the major environmental concerns related with brick industry in the country. Air Pollution The air pollution is defined as the presence in the atmosphere of substances in such amounts as to affect humans, vegetation, animals, or material adversely. read more

Bricks are made from baking clay. Energy is required for the cooking process and bricks are usually baked in a gas oven. The product is only poorly insulating. Choosing a light brick colour will offer a lower energy absorption. read more

Also if you consider the longevity and insulation qualities provided by bricks then the environmental impact of using bricks is lessened further. However the high quantity of clay or the other natural resources used in brick making are not renewable and therefore clay bricks can not be considered a sustainable building material. read more