Brick World Review 1/2022

Editorial

• If you can dream it, you can do it!

by Paola Giacomini

World News

Economics

• Wienerberger overcomes the challenges of 2021
• The U.S. housing market sets new records
• European construction amid optimism and uncertainty
• Africa’s most efficient and eco-friendly factory goes into production
• Net zero carbon brick slips
• Booming investments in Italian/European real estate

Interview

• Briqueterie Tidjelabine rides the recovery in Algeria

Technology

• Automation and robotics in Kosovo
• Energy saving with micrometric mould support plates
• Fighting high energy prices through automation
• Sustainable innovation in soft mud brick production
• Powder decoration of facing bricks
• New-generation roof tile presses
• Prefabrication and modularity: the future of construction
• Claytile redesigns for process sustainability

Architecture

• Hollow blocks transform the architecture of Logroño

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