International Masonry

The International Masonry Institute offers quality training for craftworkers, professional education for masonry contractors and free technical assistance to the design and construction communities. Team IMI consists of architects, engineers, construction managers, skilled craftworkers and instructors, offering what no other group can: expertise in training, craftsmanship, design, installation and marketing.

Beyer Blinder Belle returns Washington, D.C.’s Carnegie Library to splendor with intensive masonry repair

As the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., is chock full of seats of government, monuments, and civic spaces, all the more monumental when placed at the intersection or terminus of the city’s diagrid of triumphal boulevards, or within one of the many historic parks dating back to the 1791 L’Enfant Plan. Located within Mount Vernon Square, the

Dave Rossi

Dave Rossi has over 30 years of structural engineering experience including project management, design, and analysis of both new and existing buildings and other structures. He excels in conceptual and detailed design, as well as field investigations to assess potential seismic hazards. Dave develops solutions by integrating the building’s structural demands with the functional and

In Vietnam, a brick screen shades Tropical Space’s Premier Office

Brought to you by: Architect:Tropical Space Completion Date:2022 Location:Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnamese architecture firm Tropical Space has devised a new office building in Ho Chi Minh City. The project, named Premier Office, utilizes complex brick masonry to achieve a comfortable balance of natural light, shading, and ventilation. The brick screens are oriented to

Brickworks

At Brickworks Supply Center, we offer a wide selection of high-quality masonry, hardscape and cladding products to both commercial and residential projects. Whether you’re a contractor, architect, or homeowner, we have everything you need to complete your project on time and on budget. We’re your one-stop-shop for all your masonry, cladding and hardscape needs.

John Ronan Architects use reclaimed brick for Chicago Park District Headquarters

Brought to you by: Architect: John Ronan Architects Location: Chicago Completion Date: June 2023 View More Project Info The new Chicago Park District Headquarters, located in Brighton Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South side, is an 80,000-square-foot building housing offices for city employees as well as public recreational facilities such as a gym and basketball courts.

ATELIER ARS uses local brick and ceramic work on a cultural center

Brought to you by: Architect: ATELIER ARS Location: La Floresta, Ajijic, Jalisco, México Completion Date: 2022 Responding to a request from the Ministry of Culture of the State of Jalisco to “decentralize” cultural centers in the state, Zapopan, Mexico–based architects ATELIER ARS embarked on the design for the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes

Facades+ returns to Houston with a program focused on prominent local buildings

Facades+ returns to Houston for the first time since 2015 on April 13. After successful events in Austin and Dallas in 2022, Facades+ is excited to present a technical program that caters to Houston’s local audience. AN has worked with co-chairs Luisina Basilico, principal at Page, and Rives Taylor, principal and co-director of design resilience

Anthony Wetterau

I am part owner at Lawrence and have nearly 20 years of experience in roofing, waterproofing, and exterior enclosure construction. I hold a valid Civil Engineering license in NYS and have extensive knowledge of forensics, due diligence reporting, design, bidding, contract administration, quality control, and project management. I have experience with nearly all ages of

Facades+ looks back on a successful 10th anniversary year

Brought to you by: Facades+ celebrated its 10th anniversary year with 12 successful events across North America. In a year that saw increasing interest in mass timber, embodied carbon, and adaptive reuse, Facades+ covered the highest performing and most innovative building envelope designs. Facades+ began the year with events in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.

KieranTimberlake restores facade of Philadelphia’s Bulletin Building

Brought to you by: Architect KieranTimberlake Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia Completion Date May 2020 Structural and Facade Engineer Thornton Tomasetti Structural Engineer (Construction Phase) Keast & Hood Landscape Architect West 8 Landscape Design Construction Manager Hunter Roberts Exterior Envelope Contractor National Glass & Metal Company Curtain Wall Erie Architectural Products Custom Aluminum Fabrications Architectural Systems, Inc.

Andrew Dillenbeck, PE

Andrew Dillenbeck primarily consults on the design and constructability of high-rise building enclosures for new construction. He also performs condition assessments and leak investigations of existing buildings and assists in the rehabilitation and retrofit of existing buildings. His building science interests include high-performance unitized glazing systems, historic masonry facades, and 3D evaluation and modeling of

Sarah Devan

Sarah Devan is an architect and conservator with over 15 years of combined experience in the conservation and restoration of architecture, sculpture, art objects, and paper documents. She has a broad level of experience with architectural materials, including assessment and testing of masonry, wood, metals, and architectural finishes. As a conservator, she has developed and

SOM’s 28&7 black terra-cotta facade shines in Chelsea

Brought to you by: Architect Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill Location New York City Completion Date February 2022 Design Consultants AJLP Developers GDS Development Management (GDSNY) Terra-cotta Shildan Group Windows Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Construction Icon Adorned in a slick, black terra-cotta and glass grid, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s (SOM) 28&7 opened February, 2022, near the northern end

Goettsch Partners designs new home for lions at Lincoln Park Zoo

Brought to you by: Architect Goettsch Partners Exhibition Design PJA Location Chicago Completion Date October 2021 Glass Design Rice Engineering Glass Supplier Agnora Architectural Glass North America PVB glass interlayer Trosifol Ultra Clear PVB Glass-to-Glass Sealant Pecore 895 NST-Clear General Contractor Pepper Construction Glazing Contractor SG Metal & Glass Digital Printing in Glass Dip-Tech Construction

Michael Ross

Michael oversees the design of effective and innovative structural and architectural FERO solutions for a variety of projects. He has an MSc in Structural Engineering, specializing in concrete masonry, and has over 10 years of experience in the field of structural consulting. The combination of his education and his consulting roles enable him to understand

Deborah Berke Partners shakes up Penn’s campus with terra-cotta baguettes

Brought to you by: Architect Deborah Berke Partners Location Philadelphia Completion Date Fall 2021 Terra-cotta Shildan Group Windows Wausau Window & Wall Systems Metal Panels VMZINC ‘QUARTZ-ZINC’ Facade Installer EDA Contractors Entry Doors Kawneer Waterproofing/Air Barrier Henry Blueskin VP160 Exterior Insulation Rockwool Cavity Rock With much of its campus shaped by eclectic historical architecture, the