A mechanical brick forming device
This device forms the bricks into a uniform size and compresses the mixture prior to firing
A termite mound
Bricks are made from the soil in termite mounds. The termites just happen to process the earth into a mixture ideal for brick making. These mounds are everywhere and, despite massive building programmes, plenty are still left for the future
Firing the bricks
The bricks are built into a huge pile with tunnels along their base. This structure is then coated with mud and allowed to dry. Fires are then lit in the base tunnels and kept burning for about three days after which the pile is allowed to cool slowly
Bricks after firing
After firing, the bricks are available for building. Some turn out better than others. The good ones are used for normal construction. Any defective or broken bricks are used for filling in and hard core for floors and paths
A partly used stack of bricks
This is a common sight - the bricks being gradually used
Michael checks the bricks
Michael takes a closer look at the recently made bricks
Bricks at Chamalale ready for use
These are the actual bricks being used to build the St. Benet's School for Peace
