Masonry blocks

These breeze blocks by Villa Lagoon Tile are perfect for creating contemporary privacy screens and accent walls that let in plenty of air and light.

Image 47 of 63 from gallery of Bellows House / Architects EAT. Photograph by Derek Swalwell

Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)

Industrial designer Adam Goodrum has teamed up with Brickworks to design Kite Breeze, a fresh take on the humble breeze block.

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On of the hallmarks of mid-century design had to be the breeze block wall. With its geometric designs and ability to keep us cool, it's worth another look.

Designer Concrete Blocks are highly versatile & suitable for internal & external walls. Available in a range of textures & colours to suit any home.

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A single-wythe concrete masonry wall may be a cost-effective structural element, but it can present challenges for waterproofing. The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) recommends redundancy to keep concrete masonry walls dry through techniques at the surface of the wall, within the wall, and through adequate drainage systems.

Colorado-based Prometheus Materials has announced the development of a low-carbon, concrete-like material made from micro-algae that has received funding from global organizations like SOM and Microsoft.