Pirrouet – CO2 negative bricks for sustainable construction

What is Pirouette?

Pirrouet CO2 negative bricks from Vandersanden are a new generation of bricks that combine classic brick with a groundbreaking climate profile. Where traditional bricks emit CO2 during firing and production, Pirrouet is documented CO2 negative . This means that the brick absorbs CO2 instead of emitting it – and thus actively contributes to a lower climate footprint in construction.

Pirrouet is designed to be used in facades and walls where aesthetics and sustainability go hand in hand. The brick is made from 100% recycled materials and can be fully recycled, making it a circular building solution.

Why choose Pirrouet CO2 negative bricks?

The construction industry is responsible for a large part of the world’s total CO2 emissions. Traditional bricks can emit several hundred kilos of CO2 per ton, while Pirrouet absorbs approximately 60 kg of CO2 per ton .
The advantages are clear:

  • CO2 negative production – documented absorption of CO2
  • Made from 100% recycled materials
  • Recyclable – included in circular material flows
  • Aesthetic formats and colors like classic bricks

With Pirrouet, architects, contractors and private developers can achieve significant CO2 savings without compromising on design or quality.

Applications

Pirrouet bricks can be used for most facade solutions, both in private homes and larger commercial buildings. They are supplied in various formats and sizes, so they fit into Danish standards, but can also create unique architectural expressions.

Examples of formats:

  • 240 × 72 × 50 mm
  • 210 × 100 × 50 mm
  • 215 × 100 × 65 mm
  • 440 × 72 × 44 mm

Regardless of the format, you get a CO2 negative brick that helps comply with the new climate requirements in construction.

Benefits for individuals and professionals

For private homeowners, Pirrouet is an opportunity to build or renovate with materials that actively reduce the climate footprint. The brick provides the same visual expression as traditional bricks, but with a significantly greener profile.

For professionals – architects, engineers and builders – Pirrouet is a concrete tool to achieve documentable CO2 savings. The brick can be included in LCA analyses and documentation according to the new CO2 requirements in the Building Regulations.

The facade material of the future

shows With Pirrouet, Vandersanden that bricks can be more than just a classic building material – they can be an active part of the solution to the construction industry’s climate challenges.
Pirrouet bricks make it possible to combine sustainability, aesthetics and durability in one material.

If you want to compare the CO2 footprint between traditional bricks and Pirrouet, you can use our free CO2Check calculator here at 3A Energi.