• GWP Total: 278.93 kg CO₂e/m²
  • GWP A1-A3: 255.50 kg CO₂e/m²

The Perla brick from Vandersanden offers a refined, pale finish with soft tonal variation and a lightly textured surface that recalls the roughcast render characteristic of Arts and Crafts–era housing. Manufactured in Belgium from locally sourced clay using a waterstruck process, each brick has a subtle tactility that plays with light and shadow across the facade.

Vandersanden’s production facilities operate with strong environmental commitments, including the use of renewable energy, closed-loop water systems, and waste heat recovery to reduce CO2 emissions. The Perla brick carries an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certified under EN 15804, and like all Vandersanden products, it is fully recyclable and designed for durability and low maintenance.

Combining timeless texture with contemporary precision, Perla offers both material authenticity and a strong sustainability profile suited to long-lasting architecture.

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