Meet ExFire, the next generation of autonomous fire safety solutions
ExFire’s novelty lies in transforming a passive structural material (brick) into an active fire-protection/extinguishing system. Combining science and engineering, this innovation aims to localize suppression at the fire’s source, reducing flame spread, lowering fire intensity, and protecting homes and lives in vulnerable communities
ExFire’s novelty lies in transforming a passive structural material (brick) into an active fire-protection/extinguishing system. Combining science and engineering, this innovation aims to localize suppression at the fire’s source, reducing flame spread, lowering fire intensity, and protecting homes and lives in vulnerable communities
Inside an
ExFire Brick
Each ExFire brick is engineered as a self-contained fire-suppression unit.
Every ExFire brick contains a compact fire-suppression mechanism embedded directly inside the ceramic body. When exposed to intense heat or open flame, the system activates on its own, releasing a targeted fire-extinguishing agent that suppresses the fire before it can spread.
This is fire safety built into the structure itself — no external equipment, no wiring, no waiting for help to arrive.
The entire system is sealed within the brick during manufacturing and requires no external installation, maintenance, or power source.
How ExFire Works
ExFire’s operation is simple, reliable, and fully autonomous
See Ex-Fire in Action
Short animated walkthrough of Ex-Fire’s autonomous fire-suppression sequence.
Inspired by Nature: Biomimicry at Work
Bringing the Design to Life: From Concept to Prototype
ExFire was not designed in theory. It was engineered through iterative development and testing.
- The full mechanism was modeled using Autodesk Fusion 360, allowing precise control over micro-chamber geometry, wall thickness, and structural tolerances
- Extensive thermal and mechanical simulations were conducted to optimise trigger temperature thresholds, internal pressure, and post-activation integrity of the brick
- Prototype was fabricated to validate manufacturability and field performance
This process ensured that ExFire functions reliably under real-world fire conditions while remaining structurally safe as a building material.
Proof Forged in Fire: Live Prototype Testing
ExFire prototype was subjected to live flame conditions to evaluate performance
Observed results from localized testing:
Reduced fire intensity by ~ 65% in localized tests
Spring-based shock absorption protects from structural damage
Activates within 5–10 seconds of direct flame contact
Suppression radius consistent with commercial fire balls but distributed across multiple bricks, ensuring wall-wide protection
These results confirm ExFire’s ability to suppress fires rapidly at their point of origin — exactly where early intervention matters most.
What This Enables
ExFire replaces reactive fire response with built-in prevention.
By embedding protection directly into the structure of homes and buildings, ExFire creates safer living environments especially in places where conventional fire-safety infrastructure cannot reach in time