There is "-proof", "practical" and "cost-effective". A "-proof" house won't have any windows or doors that don't resemble bank-vault doors...

I think what's usually considered "cost-effective" in areas where basements are impractical is a to make a kitchen pantry or walk-in closet with reinforced concrete walls and ceiling, firmly attached to the foundation (usually with rebar into the foundation), and a steel door.

Brick is entirely non-structural as far as I know: I think all it adds is flying debris.