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Brickworks opens first North American Design Studio in Philadelphia

Brickworks opens first North American Design Studio in Philadelphia

Posted by | Oct 1, 2020 | 0 |

Brickworks North America Corporation, the parent company of Glen-Gery Corporation, announced Tuesday the Grand Opening of its first North American Design Studio located in Philadelphia. “We’re incredibly thrilled to debut our first North American Brickworks Design Studio in Philadelphia to meet the contemporary style needs of today’s architects and designers,” said Mark Ellenor, President, Brickworks North America. “An increasing number of design-focused professionals are choosing brick because of its limitless creative potential. Available in a variety of colors, textures, sizes, and shapes, brick is a multi-dimensional building material that can add history and personality to any project.”

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BIA opens entries for 2020 Brick in Architecture Awards

BIA opens entries for 2020 Brick in Architecture Awards

Posted by | Oct 1, 2020 | 0 |

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has opened entries for the 2020 Brick in Architecture Awards — launching a new overall Craftsmanship Award honoring exceptionally artful installation. “There’s no limit to brick’s unmatched design freedom and its integral role in sustainable design,” said BIA President Ray Leonhard.

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Ainsworth & Dunn in Seattle

Ainsworth & Dunn in Seattle

Posted by | Aug 13, 2020 | 0 |

The historic Ainsworth & Dunn (A&D) Building was built in 1902 as a warehouse for the salmon packing company Ainsworth & Dunn. It embodies the historic relationship between industrial warehouses, their waterfront piers, and the railroad. When the building changed hands in 2015, its new owner sought to honor and preserve the warehouse while integrating it into a larger mixed-use development. The project included the adaptive re-use of, and third story addition to, the A&D Building, construction of a six-story mixed-use apartment building directly to its south, and pedestrian improvements on all sides.

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Western Specialty Contractors restores Millington High School gym façade in Tennessee

Western Specialty Contractors restores Millington High School gym façade in Tennessee

Posted by | Aug 12, 2020 | 0 |

Western Specialty Contractors was recently contracted through The Garland Company to restore Millington High School’s gymnasium. Once the repairs were complete, crews sealed the entire façade with Garland’s Seal-A-Pore™, a clear sealer that forms an invisible water repellent surface over exterior masonry substrates that allows the building to maintain its original appearance.

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How to design sustainable public infrastructure in 2020 and beyond

How to design sustainable public infrastructure in 2020 and beyond

Posted by | Jun 30, 2020 | 0 |

“To begin, I believe we must start with and fully embrace the fact that the design process is not linear. It is circular. Good design must allow for questioning previous decisions and acknowledge that perhaps other ideas and methods can and should be incorporated. A circular design process enables exponential change and advancement. We must not start with just “thinking” about green building materials. The challenge really is: How do we question everything so that the design truly manifests into a sustainable project?” explains author Luis Vidal, President & Founding Partner of luis vidal + architects.

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BIA fires up 2020 brick trends

BIA fires up 2020 brick trends

Posted by | Jun 9, 2020 | 0 |

As brick showrooms reopen around the country, fresh trends are emerging in residential and commercial applications. Brick Industry Association (BIA) member manufacturers report that monochromatic colors at both ends of the spectrum are the top new home and commercial trends—primarily whites, blacks, light and mid- to dark grays.

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Seattle Fire Station 22

Seattle Fire Station 22

Posted by | May 11, 2020 | 0 |

Fire Station 22 in Seattle, designed by Weinstein A+U, was conceived in response to two fundamental constraints: a very small and narrow site, and an operational imperative for a drive-through apparatus bay. In addition, Fire Station 22 achieved LEED Platinum Certification with highly efficient mechanical and plumbing systems, PV panels, and the use of harvested rainwater for 100% of the station’s non-potable water uses.

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Sideyard in Portland, Oregon

Sideyard in Portland, Oregon

Posted by | May 1, 2020 | 0 |

Sideyard, an innovative, mixed-use building in Portland, Oregon designed by Skylab, was conceived as a working-class building aimed at public transportation connectivity, pedestrian openness, and bicycle priority access. Purposely employing materials and techniques distinct to this time and place, the 9,000 sq. ft. wedge-shaped building features a new CLT structural system with an open ground level commuter oriented retail environments geared toward guests and tenants. On the exterior, the workspace above is wrapped in brick masonry with the building acting as an anchor for the Burnside Bridge and a gateway to the Portland’s eastside community.

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G5 Brewing Company in Beloit, Wisconsin

G5 Brewing Company in Beloit, Wisconsin

Posted by | Apr 24, 2020 | 0 |

The G5 Brewing Company in Beloit, Wisconsin, is a legacy project that celebrates family and the places they call home. The Cushing Terrell design balances local vernacular, contemporary details, and western materials to create a timeless brewery and restaurant to gather for good company and a pint or two.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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