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4Bricks / ECOS Technology Group
ECOS
ECOS is a mineral technology system for the development and local production of low-cement concretes and other mineral construction materials based on qualified local raw materials. ECOS is not a single finished product, a single dry mix, one type of concrete or one universal formulation.
The manufacturing partner already has the production site, team, infrastructure and market. 4Bricks provides raw-material qualification and technical assessment, laboratory adaptation, development of a specific application configuration, support for pilot and industrial launch, ongoing technology support and change control — through technology licensing or technology partnership.
The manufacturing partner remains responsible for the production site, personnel, infrastructure, equipment, occupational safety, permits, actual production, local certification and commercial sales. Neither 4Bricks nor ECOS acts as the operator of the production site.
4Bricks s.r.o. is a technology company that develops and protects the ECOS mineral technology system. We do not build our own network of plants and do not sell ready-made construction mixes as our core product. Our role is to connect ECOS technology with the existing production infrastructure, local raw materials and the manufacturing partner’s market.
What ECOS Is
ECOS is a managed mineral technology system. It brings together
a technology core, qualified local raw materials, functional
adaptation, a specific application configuration and confirmation
of the required performance characteristics. Each configuration
is developed and validated separately.
How We Work
Cooperation is built on two basic models: technology licensing
or a technology partnership. Depending on the project, 4Bricks
qualifies the raw materials and the production site, adapts the
selected ECOS configuration, supports validation and industrial
implementation, and after launch provides technology support
and change control.
Who It Is For
The primary partner of 4Bricks is an existing manufacturer of
construction materials that already has a production site,
equipment, staff, raw-material supply relationships, logistics,
sales channels and knowledge of the local market. ECOS adds the
technological foundation for developing and locally producing
new mineral construction materials without building an entire
technology system from scratch.
ECOS Technology System
What is ECOS?
ECOS is a managed mineral technology system for the development and local production of low-cement concretes and other mineral construction materials based on qualified local raw materials. ECOS is not a single finished product, a single dry mix, one type of concrete or one universal formulation.
The system combines the ECOS technology core, qualified local mineral components, functional adaptation, a specific application configuration and verification of the required performance. For each manufacturing partner, the characteristics of the raw materials, production site, manufacturing conditions, equipment and selected application are considered. Raw-material qualification is followed by technical assessment, laboratory adaptation of the specific configuration, testing and preparation for pilot and industrial implementation.
This approach makes it possible to use one technology architecture for different application configurations. However, each specific configuration is developed, adapted, tested and verified separately for the relevant raw materials, production site and application.
Mineral Technology
Local raw materials.
Specific application configuration.
The ECOS technology core, adaptation methods and related technology documentation are protected within the applicable rights and contractual ECOS framework. A substantial part of the methods, formulations, technology ranges, internal procedures and other parameters is maintained as confidential know-how and is not disclosed in public materials.
- Local adaptation — adaptation of the technology to qualified local raw materials, equipment and the manufacturing conditions of the specific production site.
- Resource efficiency — the possibility of using local and secondary mineral components in specific application configurations.
- Verifiability — each application configuration follows its own programme of testing, technical assessment and performance verification before industrial launch.
4Bricks s.r.o. develops and adapts ECOS for existing building-material manufacturers by providing raw-material qualification, technical assessment, laboratory adaptation, development of a specific application configuration, support for testing, pilot and industrial implementation, and subsequent technology support and change control. Cooperation is structured through technology licensing or technology partnership, depending on the specific project.
What is ECOS?
ECOS is a managed mineral technology system for the development and local production of low-cement concretes and other mineral construction materials based on qualified local raw materials. ECOS is not a single finished product, a single dry mix, one type of concrete or one universal formulation.
The system combines the ECOS technology core, qualified local mineral components, functional adaptation, a specific application configuration and verification of the required performance. For each manufacturing partner, the characteristics of the raw materials, production site, manufacturing conditions, equipment and selected application are considered. Raw-material qualification is followed by technical assessment, laboratory adaptation of the specific configuration, testing and preparation for pilot and industrial implementation.
This approach makes it possible to use one technology architecture for different application configurations. However, each specific configuration is developed, adapted, tested and verified separately for the relevant raw materials, production site and application.
The ECOS technology core, adaptation methods and related technology documentation are protected within the applicable rights and contractual ECOS framework. A substantial part of the methods, formulations, technology ranges, internal procedures and other parameters is maintained as confidential know-how and is not disclosed in public materials.
- Local adaptation — adaptation of the technology to qualified local raw materials, equipment and the manufacturing conditions of the specific production site.
- Resource efficiency — the possibility of using local and secondary mineral components in specific application configurations.
- Verifiability — each application configuration follows its own programme of testing, technical assessment and performance verification before industrial launch.
4Bricks s.r.o. develops and adapts ECOS for existing building-material manufacturers by providing raw-material qualification, technical assessment, laboratory adaptation, development of a specific application configuration, support for testing, pilot and industrial implementation, and subsequent technology support and change control. Cooperation is structured through technology licensing or technology partnership, depending on the specific project.
ECOS System Architecture
How the ECOS system is structured
ECOS is not a universal formulation. For each project the technology core is combined with qualified local raw materials and functional adaptation to form a specific application configuration.
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ECOS Technology Core
Protected technology core, engineering logic and controlled know-how under 4Bricks management.
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Qualified Local Raw Materials
Local raw materials selected and assessed for the specific production site.
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Functional Adaptation
Adjustment of the technology configuration to the raw materials, equipment, application and required properties.
combine into
Application Configuration
Specific application configuration
A solution for a defined material, raw-material base, production site and set of technical requirements.
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Verified Performance
Verifiable characteristics
The characteristics of each configuration are tested and documented separately according to its purpose and implementation stage.
One technology platform can support different application configurations; however, the results of one configuration are not automatically transferred to other applications, raw-material bases or production sites.
ECOS COMMERCIAL MODEL
Two ways to work with 4Bricks
The manufacturing partner remains responsible for the production site, personnel, infrastructure, equipment, occupational safety, permits, actual production, local certification, commercial sales and operations. Neither 4Bricks nor ECOS acts as the operator of the production site. 4Bricks provides the ECOS technology system, raw-material qualification and technical assessment, laboratory adaptation, development of a specific application configuration, support for pilot and industrial launch, ongoing technology support and change control. The cooperation model is selected according to the market, project, risks and economics.
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TECHNOLOGY LICENSING
Licensing
The manufacturer receives an agreed right to use ECOS technology for a defined territory, production site and specific application configuration. Rights granted for one application configuration do not include rights to other configurations.
Possible model structure
- raw-material qualification and technology adaptation;
- development of the application configuration;
- implementation at the partner’s production site;
- initial licence payment;
- ongoing technology fee / TSF / royalty;
- additional rights under separate agreement.
The ECOS technology core, confidential know-how and the related intellectual-property rights remain under 4Bricks control within the applicable rights and contractual ECOS framework.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP
Technology Partnership
In selected projects, 4Bricks may participate not only as a licensor but also as the technology partner of a local project.
POSSIBLE EQUITY PARTICIPATION
up to 34%
in selected agreed projects
Local partner
- production site, infrastructure, equipment and personnel;
- occupational safety, permits and operations;
- actual production and local certification;
- market access, commercial sales and logistics;
- agreed capital.
4Bricks
- the ECOS technology core and confidential know-how;
- raw-material qualification and technical assessment;
- laboratory adaptation and configuration development;
- support for pilot and industrial launch;
- ongoing technology support and change control.
Participation of up to 34% is neither mandatory nor automatic. The structure is determined separately for each project.
FROM FIRST CONTACT TO IMPLEMENTATION
How a project begins
The final commercial structure is defined only after technical and project qualification.
01
NDA & Scope
Initial discussion of the market, production site and target application
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02
Qualification
Assessment of raw materials, the production site, infrastructure and technical requirements
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03
Adaptation
Laboratory adaptation, development and testing of the specific application configuration
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04
Commercial Model
Technology licence or technology partnership
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Implementation
Pilot verification, industrial-launch support, ongoing technology support and change control
APPLICATION SCOPE AND TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION
One platform. Different application configurations.
ECOS provides a technology foundation for low-cement concretes and other mineral construction materials, but each application is treated as a separate application configuration — with its own adaptation, testing and performance verification.
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Application configurations
Potential application areas
The selected application depends on qualified local raw materials, production equipment, market requirements and the technical qualification programme for the specific project.
Low-cement concretes and concrete products
Concrete applications
Blocks
Masonry and structural blocks
Bricks and formed products
Bricks and other formed mineral products
Porous mineral materials
Porous structures and lightweight materials
Masonry mortars
Masonry applications
Plaster and finishing compounds
Plaster, levelling and finishing compounds
Mineral adhesive compounds
Adhesive applications
Other specialised materials
Subject to separate technical qualification
Important: each application configuration is developed, adapted, tested and verified separately. Inclusion of an application area in the ECOS architecture does not mean that a specific configuration is ready for industrial launch.
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IP AND CONTROLLED KNOW-HOW
The technology core and know-how remain under 4Bricks control
ECOS protection combines registered rights, a patent strategy, confidential documentation and confidential technology know-how.
CZ 39162 U1Registered Czech utility model
CZ 39509 U1Registered Czech utility model
CZ 39629 U1Registered Czech utility model
European patent applicationEuropean Patent Application
ECOS Build — EUTM 019403839European Union trade mark application
Controlled know-howFormulations, ranges, adaptation methods and internal technology procedures
Technology licensing or technology partnership grants only the agreed scope of usage rights for a defined territory, production site and specific application configuration. Rights granted for one configuration do not include rights to other configurations. The ECOS technology core, confidential know-how and related intellectual-property rights remain under 4Bricks control within the applicable rights and contractual ECOS framework.
Application
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Qualification
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Adaptation
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Validation
The scope of technology documentation, know-how disclosure, support and commercial rights is defined for the specific application configuration, production site, territory and selected cooperation model.
Registered Utility Models ECOS
Utility Model CZ 39162 U1
A registered Czech utility model covering a one-component dry construction mixture based on alkali-activated materials with a low Portland-cement content.
One of the earlier technology solutions associated with the development of ECOS. The performance of a specific application configuration is verified separately through test results and the applicable technical documentation.
Utility Model CZ 39509 U1
A registered Czech utility model covering a modular construction system for forming a monolithic mineral wall structure with integrated channels for reinforcement, mineral filling and building services.
A separate engineering solution known as ECOS Smart Monolith. Its structural and performance characteristics are verified separately through calculations, testing and the applicable technical documentation.
Utility Model CZ 39629 U1
A registered Czech utility model covering a specialised ECOS mineral system for forming a porous structure in a construction material.
Rights holder: 4Bricks s.r.o. Inventor: Oleg Levchenko. Registration: Czech Republic, 2026.
TESTING AND VALIDATION
The configuration is verified,
not the platform as a whole
ECOS can provide the technology foundation for different applications, but the regulatory framework, testing programme and performance to be verified are defined separately for each application configuration.
01Application configuration
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02Testing and technical assessment
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03Verified performance
Independent testing completed
First independently tested configuration
One ECOS plaster application configuration underwent independent laboratory testing in the Czech Republic. The tests verify the measured performance of that specific configuration and do not constitute certification of the ECOS technology platform as a whole.
The test results apply to the specific tested formulation and testing conditions. Other application configurations require their own technical verification programme.
Validation of a specific configuration
From technology to a verified application
A separate technical qualification pathway is established for each new application and production site.
01
Application definitionIntended material use and required performance
02
Raw-material qualificationAssessment of local components and production conditions
03
Configuration adaptationAdaptation of ECOS to the specific production site and application
04
Testing and assessmentThe programme is defined by the applicable requirements and standards
05
Industrial implementationThe next stage after technical qualification and pilot verification
Technical Documentation
Documentation for a Specific Application Configuration
ECOS technical and regulatory documentation is prepared for a specific application configuration, production site and project stage. The scope of the documentation depends on the tests actually completed, the applicable validation procedures and the agreed level of access.
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DoP and Conformity Documents
Prepared where applicable and after completion of the relevant testing and conformity-assessment procedures.
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LCA / EPD
Prepared after the relevant independent environmental assessment has been completed for the specific configuration.
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Technology Instructions
Working instructions for the implementation and operation of a specific application configuration are provided to the partner within the agreed scope and are linked to the qualified raw materials, production site, equipment and technological conditions of the project.
Controlled Access to Documentation
Confidential formulations, technological ranges, adaptation methods and internal procedures are not published openly. Access to this information is governed by an NDA, a licence agreement or a technology partnership agreement.
VALUE FOR THE PARTNER
What ECOS brings to the manufacturing partner
ECOS complements existing production infrastructure with a technology system adapted to qualified local raw materials, equipment, the specific application and required performance.
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Local adaptation
Local raw materials instead of a universal formulation
ECOS does not transfer one fixed formulation from country to country. Available mineral components are qualified for the specific project, after which the application configuration is adapted to the raw materials, production site, equipment and required performance.
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Verification
Verifiable performance
Each application configuration follows its own programme of testing and technical assessment. Results from one configuration do not automatically apply to other configurations, raw-material bases or production sites.
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Existing infrastructure
Integration into the partner’s production
ECOS can be implemented at an existing concrete batching plant, vibropress, forming equipment, dry-mineral-materials line or another compatible production system operated by the partner. Scaling does not require 4Bricks to build its own network of factories.
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Resource efficiency
Optimisation of the material base
The system enables the use of qualified local raw materials and, in specific configurations, may reduce dependence on conventional cement. Actual performance is determined separately for each application configuration.
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Commercial flexibility
Two cooperation models
A project may be structured through technology licensing or, in selected cases, through technology partnership. The commercial structure is defined separately for each project.
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Confidential know-how
A controlled technology system
The ECOS technology core, key formulations, technology ranges, adaptation methods, internal documentation and related intellectual-property rights remain under 4Bricks control within the applicable rights and contractual ECOS framework. The manufacturing partner receives the agreed scope of usage rights, technical information and support for the specific territory, production site and application configuration.
The regulatory pathway is defined by the specific application.
Applicable standards, testing, conformity-assessment procedures and documentation are determined separately for each application configuration, market and production site.
CONFIGURATION → TESTING → VALIDATION
Our Team
Dmytro
Levchenko
Levchenko
Co-founder · Managing Director
Co-founder and Managing Director of 4Bricks. Civil engineer (roads and tunnels) with experience in construction materials production. Over 25 years in entrepreneurship and project development. Responsible for strategy and commercialisation of ECOS.
Sergiy
Latanskiy
Latanskiy
Co-founder · Managing Director
Co-founder and Managing Director of 4Bricks. Responsible for IT infrastructure and marketing. Over 15 years in business, processes and organisational structure. Provides the digital and operational foundation for the ECOS project.
Devid
Homa
Homa
Co-founder · Director
Co-founder and Director of 4Bricks. Experience in process organisation, documentation and business relations. Involved in preparing materials for partners and investors and in bringing the technology to market.
Volodymyr
Babak
Babak
Co-founder
Co-founder of 4Bricks. Background in construction and law, with experience in real-estate development. Over 8 years in construction, real estate and legal support of investment projects.
Serhii
Nikitash
Nikitash
International Lawyer
International lawyer with extensive experience. Focus on international commercial law, licensing agreements and legal support for technology and investment projects related to ECOS.
🤝 Partnership and Implementation
4Bricks cooperates with construction materials manufacturers and other selected partners, adapting the ECOS technology system to qualified local raw materials, the partner’s existing production infrastructure and the specific application configuration.
- 🏭 ECOS integration into the partner’s existing production
- 🔧 Local raw-material qualification and technology adaptation for the specific site
- 🧪 Testing and validation of the specific application configuration
- 📜 Technology licensing for the agreed site, territory and application
- 🤝 Technology partnership in selected projects
- 🌍 Controlled implementation and technology transfer with intellectual property and know-how remaining under 4Bricks control
- 🔬 R&D and cooperation with testing and scientific organisations