Eco-brick® is a new-generation thin-format clay brick developed by Terca under Wienerberger Terreal. Designed for modern construction and renovation, it offers high aesthetic flexibility while addressing environmental and thermal performance demands.
Sustainability and performance
Material efficiency: Eco-brick® uses 30% less raw material and energy compared to standard bricks, reducing its carbon footprint by 30%, with 37.1 kg CO₂ eq/UF noted.
Space-saving for insulation: The reduced thickness allows up to 3.5 cm of additional insulation, significantly improving the building's thermal envelope.
Environmental durability: Made from natural materials (clay, water, fire), the bricks are 100% healthy, non-toxic, and contribute to long-lasting façades with a life expectancy of 150+ years (per FDES).
Lightweight and ergonomic: Thinner and lighter, Eco-brick® simplifies transport and handling, reducing CO₂ emissions during delivery and facilitating on-site application.
Design and versatility
Aesthetic variety: Eco-brick® is available across multiple collections with diverse finishes (smooth, sanded, water-struck, glazed, textured) and nearly 300 color options including whites, greys, reds, blacks, and metallics.
Formats: Offered in a range of thin, full, and perforated brick formats, as well as compatible slips and corner pieces for cladding systems.
Creative application: Compatible with expressive jointing styles such as "Joints Vifs®" (sharp joint-free appearance) and innovative moucharabieh (perforated screen walls).
Surface finishes: Can include hand-moulded textures, aged patinas, lime-wash effects, and enamel coatings in both gloss and matte variants.
Technical and construction advantages
Improved thermal comfort: The high thermal inertia and breathability of clay regulate interior temperatures and humidity, contributing to natural cooling and acoustic comfort.
Mechanical resistance: Eco-brick® offers excellent impact resistance and is highly weather-resistant, requiring no maintenance over time.
ETICS compatibility: Many variants are compatible with external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) with documented performance values.
Installation support: Includes digital tools like Batichiffrage (cost estimation), Archisphère (reference projects), and personalized product selection via monespace.wienerberger.fr.
Application contexts
Eco-brick® is suitable for:
New construction and renovation
Public, residential, and commercial buildings
Sustainable and passive house projects
Urban façades requiring thin, efficient envelopes
