ArchDaily recently shared research being done by architectural studio Sumart Diseño y Arquitectura SAS in Columbia. It involves redesigning traditional bricks to help reduce heat transfer to building interiors, as well as reduce noise pollution.
The key to achieving this is the bricks' internal structure and their exterior angles. The interior of the bricks, instead of being solid, have a network of channels running through them, allowing heat to dissipate before moving all the way through the brick. The angles of the bricks on the exterior facade also serve as an irregular surface the sun is unable to heat evenly at any given time of the day.
ArchDaily provides a list of objectives the project seeks to achieve:
- Reduce thermal discomfort in order to minimize the use of climate control devices.
- Address the lack of new sustainable energy solutions in construction that are available to everyone.
- Decrease the amount of installation materials, finishes and construction time.
- Promote the clay industry through design, taking advantage of manpower, adjacent primary materials and traditional industrial systems.
