Conceived by design consultancy firm Designnobis and Turkish professor and architect Haka Gursu, the D-Eco Brick is made from recycled water bottles, plastic cups and moulds.
Reminiscent of the popular classic LEGO toys, this decorative piece is eco-friendly and comes in two designs, which can cater to your stylistic needs. Using a mixture of ground-up plastic, Portland cement and chemical additives, these bricks are just as sturdy as your traditional brick. Designnobis also hires unemployed individuals to help make this product, and employees can then use them to build their own homes.
Just like the colorful building blocks many youth once played with, the D-Eco Brick is designed with protruding pieces that can be wall-mounted or flat pieces for your walkway or garden so you can snap them onto whatever surface you desire.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Eco-friendly Building Materials
- The D-Eco Brick is a trend in sustainable construction making use of recycled plastic it inspires innovation in other eco-friendly materials and methods of construction.
- Designs That Incorporate Playfulness
- The LEGO-inspired design of the D-Eco Brick is a trend in incorporating playfulness and familiarity in everyday products that can inspire innovation in other design aesthetics and fields.
- Socially Responsible Manufacturing
- Designnobis’ hiring of unemployed individuals to create the product can inspire innovation in socially responsible manufacturing methods.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Construction
- The D-Eco Brick presents a trend in construction and architecture towards eco-friendliness and sustainability, encouraging innovation in green construction materials and techniques.
- Product Design
- The D-Eco Brick’s playful, LEGO-inspired design is a trend that can inspire innovation in product design and aesthetics across various industries.
- Manufacturing
- Designnobis’ socially responsible manufacturing practice can inspire innovation in eco-friendly and ethical production processes in various industries.
