Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Decarbonization Potential of Global Fired Clay Brick Production.

ABSTRACT: Fired clay bricks (FCBs) are a dominant building material globally due to their low cost and simplicity of production, especially in low- and middle-income countries. With a projected rising housing demand, commensurate growth in brick demand is anticipated, the production of which could result in significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Robust models are needed to estimate brick demand and emissions to systematically address decarbonization pathways. Few sources report production values; hence, we present two novel proxy models: (i) a consumption prediction model, relying on country-specific clay extraction data, dynamic building stock modeling, and average material intensity use allowing for projections to 2050; and (ii) a GHG emissions model, using literature-based data and productio

SUBMITTER: Olsson JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800390 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature