Global Field Ready Portfolio/Flooring Bricks

| Type | Shelter & Construction |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ben Britton |
| Location | Nepal |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2017 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | Gas cooker and mould |
| Uses | Construction, Flooring |
| Making instructions | SS005 Maker Manual.pdf |
|---|---|
| Design files | SS005 Eng Dwg.zip |
| Schematics | SS005 CAD.zip |
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
Flooring Bricks are produced by melting waste plastic with aggregate to replace cement in standard flooring bricks, using a gas cooker and mould. The process involves shredding waste plastic and melting it together with aggregate material.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | SS005 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2017-06-01 |
| End Date | 2017-09-01 |
| Designer | Ben Britton |
| Maker | Ben Britton |
| Main Materials | Plastic & sand |
Readiness levels
[edit | edit source]Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 5 |
| Maker Readiness | 3 |
| User Readiness | 4 |
| Tech Readiness | 4 |
| Risk Readiness | 3 |
Manuals
[edit | edit source]Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
Gallery
[edit | edit source]| Authors | Field Ready |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Nepal |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Field Ready (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Flooring Bricks". Appropedia. Retrieved November 7, 2026. |