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January/February 2017: Table of Contents

The masonry industry is a proud group of professionals who build extraordinarily durable structures using time-honored techniques that have spanned generations. Discipline and mentoring are the keys to learning the rules that make up the complex trade. A

CTA Architects Completes Massive Exterior Renovation at Morningside Gardens Co-Op Complex

Brick Industry Association (BIA) member manufacturers around the country report that residential and commercial trends include whites, light greys, ivories, rough-hewn textures, glazed brick, and larger brick sizes.

Masonry’s strength and ability to withstand severe weather and fire are helping to meet new demands for climate-resistant building materials. Moreover, concrete masonry’s (CMU) thermal mass benefits can reduce energy bills and improve thermal comfort in

After an international design competition, Gluckman Tang Architects has released its design for the Museo del Prado’s new expansion into the Hall of Realms in Madrid, Spain. New York-based Gluckman Tang was the only American firm on the final shortlist o

Features: • Saving A Building And A Forgotten Work Of Art • Express Beauty And Interest With Natural Stone • Onsite Masonry Production from Diverted Excavation • Iredale Mineral Cosmetics International Headquarters

GRAPHISOFT, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developer for architects, has announced virtual reality (VR) functions to its multi award-winning BIM presentation and communication app, BIMx. BIMx users worldwide have requested th

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has released its first virtual reality (VR) viewing experience to the public, featuring exclusive footage of Toronto’s Underpass Park, which won the ASLA 2016 Professional Award of Excellence. The AS

Cintec International, a leader in the field of structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation, reports that its patented anchors were used in the restoration of Astley Castle in Warwickshire, England. Following its renovations, Astle

There are many reasons to use masonry in building. The single most commonly used reason not to use masonry is cost. Wood, steel, plastic, and glass are all cheaper cladding. Even CMU’s and brick are pricier than most other options. But cost is always

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