Biomass Recycled Insulating Concrete (BRIC) Structures
In October 2022, Breadline Africa launched its first classroom facility built with BRIC technology. This patented concrete alternative has massive applications for ECD infrastructure provision in Southern Africa. An interesting combination of alien invasive tree material (woodchip), recycled fabric textiles, recycled building rubble, lime and a patented binder is used to make BRIC bricks, blocks, […]
Fibreglass Structures
Our second structure is somewhat more unconventional in that we worked with a boat-building company, Helderberg Marine, to build an Aventure Composite (fibreglass) kitchen and toilet structure for Sijongephamibili Crèche in Strand, Western Cape. Last year, Breadline Africa implemented its Alternate Infrastructure Project to identify and test more environmentally sustainable infrastructure solutions that are also […]
Sandbag Structures
Sandbag structures blend modern materials with traditional building techniques, using timber framing and concrete foundations, with up to 10% concrete or lime as a stabiliser in the earth mixture. They are built by vertically stacking bags which are (preferably) filled with locally sourced earth. In 2021, Breadline Africa implemented its Alternate Infrastructure Project. Project Manager, […]
Sewer-less Toilets
The sewer-less toilet is not a chemical toilet, nor is it a flushing toilet. Urine diversion (separating liquid from solid waste) allows hygienic, dignifying, and safe toilet facilities to be provided without the need for municipal services. Early Childhood Development Centres in rural areas and informal settlements often struggle to replace their pit latrines, buckets, […]
Plastic Brick Structures
In March 2022, Breadline Africa implemented its Alternate Infrastructure Project to identify and test more environmentally sustainable infrastructure solutions that are appropriate and suitable for the environments in which it works. Earlier this year, the organisation reported on a sandbag structure built at Ilithalethu Educare Centre in Khayelitsha and, last month, an Aventure composite fibreglass […]
