The Sustainability category is seeking entries that highlight the positive and sustainable affect that the use of clay brick has had on a project and the environment.
The Award is open to low or zero carbon buildings or built projects in the UK, which are wholly or mainly built of clay brick, and which highlight innovative capabilities and achievements across the entire project, including:
1) Design
2) Build (including fabrication, assembly or construction)
3) Operation of the building
4) Impact on the local community or environment.
Projects must have been completed within the last two years, and either: substantially use BDA-member bricks or; substantially use reclaimed brick if, they are reasonably suspected of being originally manufactured in the UK.
Sponsored by Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC
Michelmersh is the UK's premium producer of clay bricks, pavers, special shaped bricks, bespoke architectural Terra Cotta and prefabricated brick components or systems. Leaders in sustainability and innovation, renowned for quality clay products and a bespoke service, the Michelmersh Group owns seven market-leading premium brands; Blockleys, Carlton, FabSpeed, Floren.be, Freshfield Lane, Michelmersh and HathernTerra Cotta.
The Group remains at the forefront of industry innovation and sustainability, leading with its world first 100% hydrogen-fired clay brick trials, HyBrick and being the first UK clay product manufacturer to offer Building Information Modelling files. By the end of 2022, Michelmersh had surpassed industry wide expectations by reducing its CO2per tonne of production by a significant 20.1% from a 2016 baseline. The Group was also awarded Net Zero trailblazer at the British Ceramic Confederations’ annual conference. Using modernised production methods that emphasise sustainable building solutions and adhering to the most stringent production requirements, Michelmersh guarantees high-quality product standards with a low ecological footprint.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC is Britain’s clay product specialist with over 120 million clay bricks and pavers produced annually. The Group is dedicated to manufacturing sustainable, high-quality, long-lasting, and beautiful construction products designed to encompass an array of architectural styles, and this is why Michelmersh’s products featured on almost half of the winning projects at the Brick Awards last year. Proud of its longstanding heritage and commitment to excellence, Michelmersh ensures its customers receive the best possible products and services.
Michelmersh strives to be a well invested, long term, sustainable and environmentally responsible business which has grown and innovated from brands that enjoy rich heritages, becoming one of the most trusted British names behind today’s prestigious built environments.
With latest technology and new designs, we satisfy wider audiences whilst still retaining a reputation for beautiful, durable, natural looking clay pieces.
We aim to lead the way in producing Britain’s premium clay products and enhancing our built environment, by adding value to the architectural landscape for generations to come.
