In the masonry world this topic comes up seasonally. There are necessary procedures needed to follow for successful installation of masonry in the cold weather. This information is helpful... read more →
Using blue brick, the tower’s egg-shaped floors, rising around an almost circular core, evolve towards a more circular form as the building rises. This design would look awesome in... read more →
The details for flashing a stone veneer or stone-faced masonry wall, with a face varying from the wall plane plus or minus 2” or more is not a well-documented subject.... read more →
The canopy with impressive overhang (a 16-metre cantilever supporting two floors) is the most eye-catching feature of the Zuidblok building on Amsterdam’s Stadionplein. It's an exciting balancing act of architecture! Read... read more →
Dave Larson, Superintendent School District 87 and Linda Olberg, Assistant Principal for Operations talk with Architects Steve Blye and Robert Wroble about the Excellence in Masonry award winning... read more →
A popular question to the Masonry Advisory Council is “What is the fire rating of my masonry wall?” or “Where can I find the fire rating of my masonry... read more →
This checklist is intended to serve as a starting point for your design and review efforts as you develop masonry designs and details. Please customize this checklist as required... read more →
A labor shortage of qualified masons was a big discussion topic last year at World of Concrete/World of Masonry. Many parts of the country are struggling with the... read more →
David Larson, Superintendent of School District 87 and Steve Blye, Senior Architect and Creative Director of Legat Architects talk about the design and strategic decisions behind the Excellence... read more →
The projects facades were designed and covered with semi-similar rock shape crusts with inspiration from stone and sharp edge rocks around the lot. This trend in design generates... read more →
A lively design and construct-ability question today is, should we use a pair of steel lintels or a steel beam and plate or a concrete block bond beam to... read more →
Built around a concrete structure, the building's inner and outer walls are built from 970,000 bricks. The artist chose 15 different hues of unglazed brick, along with blue, green... read more →
Chicago artist Will Quam of Andersonville says he sees more than just another brick in the wall; he sees the tale of the city’s past. “Chicago’s common bricks were... read more →
We will look at a few options for cantilevered masonry fire walls and show what can be accomplished. The walls will be designed for the minimum lateral load of 10psf... read more →
Like a giant Lego building, the kindergarten is constructed entirely in bare brick forming patterns and openings that is playful to the eyes, conveying a unique aesthetic value... read more →
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