Advancing the development, use, and reuse of planet-friendly aesthetic building materials.
The world is changing fast, and so is the construction sector. FRONT® is your partner in selecting, specifying, and applying sustainable, aesthetic building materials.
WasteBasedBricks are sustainable facing bricks made from at least 60% waste, with a low GWP from 12.9 kg CO₂-eq per m² (A1–A3). KOMO certified, fire class A1 and technically equivalent to traditional facing bricks (NEN-EN 771). Available in 7 colours. Produced by DC Bricks.
Mimmik Tile is a low-carbon biocement tile for interior floors and walls, grown with the help of bacteria instead of fired in a kiln, and produced on an industrial scale by Biomason in Denmark. Preliminary calculation: < 5.5 kg CO₂e per m² (A1–A3), approx. 60% lower than a comparable Portland cement-based tile. A third-party verified EPD is forthcoming. Formerly known as BioBasedTile.
WasteBasedSlips are sustainable brick slips cut from the KOMO-certified WasteBasedBrick, made from at least 60% waste: around 22 kg of waste upcycled per m². The look of traditional masonry with far less material and weight, for interior walls, façades and floors. In 7 colours. Produced by DC Bricks.
Skip Tile is a sustainable ceramic tile made from 95–98.5% waste materials (depending on the colour). By skipping the energy-intensive spray-drying step, production emits 51% less CO₂ and uses 44% less water (A1–A3) than an average ceramic tile, based on verified EPD data. For walls, floors, façades and furniture. EPD available. Produced by Alusid®.
Pretty Plastic Panels are facade cladding made from 100% recycled PVC, upcycling 24.2 kg of waste per m² (based on First One). Durable, fire class B-s3, d0 (EN 13501-1) and designed to withstand the elements, with a unique, varied appearance. Detachable and fully reusable. For façades, interior walls and roofing. Produced by Pretty Plastic.
Paper Waste Panels are decorative wall panels made from 98% industrial paper waste and post-consumer cardboard, upcycling 7.22 kg of waste per m². Non-toxic, with A+ air quality and no added VOCs; fully reusable or 100% recyclable in the same loop. Standard fire class C-s1, d0; B-s1, d0 on request. For interior walls and furniture. In collaboration with Alted Materials.
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