Precision engineered 1:5 scale building components
The bricks have been designed to replicate the size and features of a standard building brick, and can be laid using all the traditional brickwork bonds.
The bricks have been designed to replicate the size and features of a standard building brick, and can be laid using all the traditional brickwork bonds. Both vertical and horizontal joints are formed, allowing the bricks to be laid either 'dry' or 'wet' using an imitation mortar.
At a scale of 1:5, students are able to create architectural models that closely resemble the way in which real buildings are constructed. The bespoke baseplate is 7 bricks long x 4 bricks wide, making it desktop size and easily transportable.
The construction of buildings is a practical discipline and should be taught in a practical way. Building with Bimbrix is as close to the real thing without putting a hard hat on. The concept is simple but it will appeal to a wide range of students including, schoolchildren; craft apprentices; college and university students; and anyone with an interest in the built-environment.