Build better,
build local
Circular by design
No waste. No firing. Just pressure and sun. Bricks that return to earth.
Science Meets Soil
Our labs turn cow dung & plants into water-resistant bio-binders.
Jobs and Inclusion
30 on-site jobs per build | 100 % local, 30 % women
Close Housing Gap
7M affordable homes still needed | 50 % cheaper builds
WHY IT MATTERS
Kapeeka House
Beautiful, Affordable and
Climate-Resilient Housing
Mushroom House
Supporting Local Food Systems
Through Sustainable Construction
Cool>earth
R&D wing engineering next-generation, zero-cement earth materials
Cool>crops
Rethinking Cooling, Storage
and Food Systems
Cool>cement
engineering durable, low-carbon earth plasters from local soil.
Let's Build Together.
For ngos & govt. partners
Looking for real local impact? We co-create with communities. We train, build, and leave knowledge behind.
for scientists & changemakers
Want to revolutionize housing together? We welcome doers, makers, and pioneers. Join our coalition to build a better way
Clients & Builders
Need better, greener, cooler buildings? We deliver durable, affordable, climate-smart homes — from pilot to scale.
for funders
Seeking bold, high-impact innovation to invest in? We’re reshaping housing from the ground up — local, scalable, and circular.
We are
a global ecosystem
The science behind Coolbricks was originally in TU Delft over a period of five years, and the company now comprises of a team of builders, researchers, architects and change-makers — working hands-on from Uganda and the Netherlands to design and deliver climate-smart, community-rooted housing solutions.
From soil scientists to site supervisors, we combine local skills and global know-how to create a new standard in sustainable building.
The People Behind The Bricks
contact us
Get in touch
We’re always open to new collaborations, ideas and questions. Whether you're an NGO, investor, architect, local changemaker or just curious about sustainable building, let’s talk!
Our locations
IN AFRICA
COOLBRICKS SMC (U) LTD
Plot 921, Block 193, Buwate
Kampala, Uganda
EUROPE
CoolBricks B.V.
Attn. Emile Smeenk
Willemsplein 4
5211 AK 's-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands
Contact:
For general inquiry and career opportunities:
info@thecoolbricks.com
For collaborations and partnerships:
Emile Smeenk
emile@thecoolbricks.com
+31(0)641519323
