# LEGO-Like Architecture These Smart Brick Concrete Blocks Make Building Faster and Cheaper By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-brick References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/lego-style-building-blocks-future-architecture/) & [kitebricks](http://kitebricks.com) Kite Bricks Ltd. is hoping their Smart Brick is the future of architecture. Similar to [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-9) building blocks, the concrete pieces slot together, ideally making building structures a quicker and less expensive process. The Smart Brick is made out of a durable concrete material, with LEGO-like raised bumps on the top and indentations on the bottom so the real-life blocks can easily fit together. These blocks are sealed with a special adhesive in addition to [reinforcing rods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfold-form) that are used in standard construction practice. The bricks also have room inside them for elements like insulation, wiring, plumbing and other infrastructure. Currently Kite Bricks' building blocks are in the prototype phase, but the company has high hopes for its innovative future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Brick Construction:** This trend focuses on the use of LEGO-like concrete blocks that make building structures faster and cheaper. - **Modular Architecture:** This trend emphasizes the use of easily connectable building blocks to create structures with greater flexibility and efficiency. - **Integrated Infrastructure:** This trend explores the incorporation of elements like insulation, wiring, plumbing, and other infrastructure into building blocks for streamlined construction processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry can leverage the Smart Brick trend to reduce costs and speed up the building process. - **Architecture:** Architects can embrace the Modular Architecture trend to design structures that can be easily reconfigured or expanded. - **Building Materials:** The Building Materials industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate infrastructure elements into construction materials, as seen in the Integrated Infrastructure trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Driven Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-9.md) - [Sensor-Driven Play Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-smart-bricks.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Human-Shaped Puzzle Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souper-connect.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [Upcycled Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaex-building-systems-inc.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomaterial Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick.md) - [Toy Brick-Inspired Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curving-block.md) - [Potato-Based Ultra-Strong Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcrete.md)