ISLAND BLOCK & PAVING: BESPOKE BRICKS— ELONGATED, CARBON NEUTRAL LONG BRICKS FOR THE ARCHITECTURALLY INSPIRED
As part of our partnership with Island Block & Paving we will be sharing monthly articles, their latest article - Bespoke Bricks— Elongated, carbon neutral long bricks for the architecturally inspired.
Today’s architects, designers and specifiers are looking beyond aesthetics - considering environmental integrity, budgets, design flexibility and long-term performance in every choice.
Island Block & Paving’s, affordable yet high end Bespoke Bricks are part of the sustainably certified Bricks for the Future range. These long bricks deliver more than just a building material - they’re a design statement. With an elongated format of 390 long × 110 wide × 60 mm high, these bricks create a refined, contemporary look that elevates façades with long clean lines and minimal visual breaks.
Available in a sophisticated colour palette including pure white’s, neutral tones and greys. All colours are offered in smooth, exposed or refined finishes, the range gives architects and designers the freedom to create striking projects that balance modern proportions with timeless style.
Sustainability sits at the heart of the Bespoke Brick range. Manufactured in Australia using Island Block & Paving’s patented engineered sand containing recycled glass, each brick is Carbon Neutral certified and independently verified with Global GreenTag Level A credentials. With zero VOCs and Platinum health ratings, the bricks provide specifiers with third-party assured environmental performance, ensuring projects can meet the highest green building standards without compromising on aesthetics.
Durability and performance are equally considered. Each brick is manufactured with Tech-Dry water-repellent additives, helping to deter efflorescence and staining while reducing overall maintenance. Bringing together architectural refinement, low-carbon innovation and practical durability. The Bespoke Bricks for the Future represent the next generation of masonry - where sustainability meets style.
Here are three reasons why they stand apart:
1. Australian Made and Carbon Neutral Certified
All bricks are made in Australia. Island Block & Paving leads the market with the nation’s first and only Carbon Neutral certified brick range. Certified under the CarbonRATE™ program, the Bespoke bricks offer a verified low-carbon alternative to imported clay.
2. Colourfast with Dimensional Accuracy
Quality Assured to ISO:9002. With straight lines, the bricks dimensional tolerances are guaranteed to the highest standards. All bricks are 100% colour fast with no surface coatings, avoiding the potential of chipping or delamination.
3. Manufactured for Australian Conditions
Exposure Grade rated with a Cold Water Absorption (CWA) rate of less than 3%, the Bespoke bricks offer superior moisture resistance compared to clay alternatives, which have (CWA) rates up to five times higher. This low absorption rate also ensures long-term durability, making them ideal for façades, feature walls and exterior applications exposed to Australia’s harsh climate.
Additional technical advantages include:
- BAL-40 compliance for bushfire-prone areas
- Non-combustible classification
- Solar Absorptance and Light Reflectance ratings available
- Project engineering and set out assistance available for ArchiTeam members
From residential builds to expansive commercial façades, Island Block & Paving’s Bespoke bricks provide an affordable high-end finish with industry-leading environmental performance.
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To order samples or speak with a specifier, contact Jackson Thurlow | National Sales Manager — 0437 795 978 or jthurlow@islandblock.com.au
