Traditionally, bricks have been used in architecture to fulfill a double function: structural and aesthetic. While they act as an effective and resistant modular solution in building structures, their ...

Although brick homes are certainly nothing new, the respected building material is having somewhat of a renaissance moment as architects search for materials with sustainable properties. Dutch firm ...

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 ...

Exposed terracotta buildings always exude a rustic charm. They bring back the feel of traditional earthy architecture that was seen in most parts of the world at some point in time. Exposed bricks ...

The battle of the roof pitches has abated and British architects’ love affair with the vernacular seems to run and run, but performance and procurement are part of the debate. This month we look at ...

University of Waikato provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. University of Waikato provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. As extreme wind events are becoming more intense ...

Dutch architect Chris Collaris has built a house in Amsterdam that is clad entirely in blackened timber, featuring an asymmetric gabled roof that extends out to form a sheltered entrance. House MM is ...