In August, a pair of architects will move into their new home in Rotterdam. Its rising walls are built of tan-colored bricks that, to the eye, seem like your typical building materials, but they are ...

Demolition of old structures at the end of their service life results in large amounts of waste and carbon emissions, not to ...

The tradeoffs often lead to the choice of masonry, masonry veneers, thin brick, and other manufactured stone systems. When Building Teams are looking for maximum impact resistance in heavily ...

Looking to spice up a dilapidated building with a fresh new brick face? Consider these valuable recommendations from the Brick Industry Association's technical guru, Brian Trimble. 1. Make sure the ...

Painting a brick building is not a new trend. For years, it’s been a way to bring older buildings “back to life” and give a downtown streetscape a new look. But the question of whether it is a good ...

From a privacy-conscious home in Japan to a vaulted greenhouse in Chile, this roundup spotlights buildings from around the world that are brightened by luminous glass bricks and blocks. Popularised in ...