A building’s façade is much more than a pretty face. Exterior cladding plays a dual role as the architecture’s primary aesthetic and the building envelope’s first layer, making it one of the most ...

This course provides architects, engineers, and contractors with practical advice about implementing net-zero energy buildings using brick masonry. AEC professionals are advised to tackle energy ...

When it comes to choosing masonry material, the price tag overwhelms the quality tag more often than not. For centuries, the timeless and humble brick has been the ‘go-to-material’ in masonry and, ...

A reader recently emailed me, seeking advice on whether to take on a do-it-yourself repair of the mortar around her brick masonry. She regularly performs hands-on maintenance around her home, she said ...

This guide has been produced to assist people in the selection of a masonry construction system to satisfy statutory requirements for acoustic performance, and to meet the specific objectives of ...

When it comes to choosing masonry material, the price tag overwhelms the quality tag more often than not. For centuries, the timeless and humble brick has been the ‘go-to-material’ in masonry and, ...