Circular Mortar

Our project is developing a world-first mortar that addresses the brick re-use problem. We are creating a new mortar design with tailored adhesion that allows easy debonding from demolished bricks. Unlike traditional modern, cement-based brick mortar, the new removable mortar can unlock the reuse of whole bricks at their highest value, extend their usable life, reducing reliance on virgin materials and reduce greenhouse gas emissions of construction.

Our unique studies will help to determine the most economical and environmental ways to reduce the upfront embodied carbon value of the mortar, and to reduce the landfilling or downcycling of construction materials.