Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Introduction to Think Brick Systems

One of the new developments in construction is the increased use of thin veneer systems. Clay brick is a perfect fit for these types of installations. We will discuss basic wall detailing and construction. There are multiple combinations of materials to use in a thin brick wall. We will minimize the confusion and give you a clear and concise way to achieve a sound thin brick wall. Topics to be covered include :

Manufacturing

We will look at the way in which thin brick are made and how this affects their use. Certain processes are better suited for different types of installations.

Installation

As mentioned previously, thin brick can be installed in a variety of ways. We will examine all options and give the positives and negatives with each.

Cost and Estimation

There is some misinformation on the actual cost of a thin brick wall. We will look at the special concerns related to thin brick and show you an accurate comparison with other walls to allow you and your owner to make an informed decision.

Life Cycle / Durability

There has been some concern with regards to the life cycle of these thin veneer walls. We will also discuss real world expectations for these systems.

Learning Objective 1:

Identify the environmental benefits of thin clay brick.

Learning Objective 2:

Discuss potential cost saving related to the use of thin brick when compared to face brick.

Learning Objective 3:

Compare and contrast physical properties of thin brick used in adhered veneer assemblies with face brick in anchored veneer applications

Learning Objective 4:

Discuss the various thin brick veneer wall systems and application available including Precast, Tilt-Up, and Adhered Applications and their performance relating to use as an exterior wall system including water penetration resistance and movement.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Introduction to Think Brick Systems

One of the new developments in construction is the increased use of thin veneer systems. Clay brick is a perfect fit for these types of installations. We will discuss basic wall detailing and construction. There are multiple combinations of materials to use in a thin brick wall. We will minimize the confusion and give you a clear and concise way to achieve a sound thin brick wall. Topics to be covered include :

Manufacturing

We will look at the way in which thin brick are made and how this affects their use. Certain processes are better suited for different types of installations.

Installation

As mentioned previously, thin brick can be installed in a variety of ways. We will examine all options and give the positives and negatives with each.

Cost and Estimation

There is some misinformation on the actual cost of a thin brick wall. We will look at the special concerns related to thin brick and show you an accurate comparison with other walls to allow you and your owner to make an informed decision.

Life Cycle / Durability

There has been some concern with regards to the life cycle of these thin veneer walls. We will also discuss real world expectations for these systems.

Learning Objective 1:

Identify the environmental benefits of thin clay brick.

Learning Objective 2:

Discuss potential cost saving related to the use of thin brick when compared to face brick.

Learning Objective 3:

Compare and contrast physical properties of thin brick used in adhered veneer assemblies with face brick in anchored veneer applications

Learning Objective 4:

Discuss the various thin brick veneer wall systems and application available including Precast, Tilt-Up, and Adhered Applications and their performance relating to use as an exterior wall system including water penetration resistance and movement.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Manufactured Stone Veneer - Design, Installation and Maintenance

Recent developments in construction detailing and installation have resulted in the increased use of manufactured stone veneer systems. The stone look has been popular for centuries and new systems have been created to get a natural stone appearance and a very durable veneer system while reducing wall costs.

Topics to be covered include -

Manufacturing

We will look at the processes utilized to create cement based stone veneer units and the many different colors and patterns available. We will delve into the means and methods used to achieve these different looks while ensuring quality materials.

Installation

As with any wall system, there are certain guidelines, requirements and best practices that should be followed to ensure a properly performing installation. We will also discuss proper installation techniques.

Cost and Estimation

Costs and budgets are important for any project and when considering which materials to include, manufactured stone veneer can help. While there are many variables that affect price and appearance, we will give you the tools to complete an accurate comparison.

Life Cycle / Durability

Today’s buildings are being held to a higher standard of resiliency and life cycle. We will discuss the expected life cycles of manufactured stone walls and ways to increase durability and performance.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Manufactured Stone Veneer - Design, Installation and Maintenance

Recent developments in construction detailing and installation have resulted in the increased use of manufactured stone veneer systems. The stone look has been popular for centuries and new systems have been created to get a natural stone appearance and a very durable veneer system while reducing wall costs.

Topics to be covered include -

Manufacturing

We will look at the processes utilized to create cement based stone veneer units and the many different colors and patterns available. We will delve into the means and methods used to achieve these different looks while ensuring quality materials.

Installation

As with any wall system, there are certain guidelines, requirements and best practices that should be followed to ensure a properly performing installation. We will also discuss proper installation techniques.

Cost and Estimation

Costs and budgets are important for any project and when considering which materials to include, manufactured stone veneer can help. While there are many variables that affect price and appearance, we will give you the tools to complete an accurate comparison.

Life Cycle / Durability

Today’s buildings are being held to a higher standard of resiliency and life cycle. We will discuss the expected life cycles of manufactured stone walls and ways to increase durability and performance.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Event Details

We invite Brick & Wonder members, their teams, and industry guests to join us for this public panel, in partnership with Passive House Accelerator, which will explore current opportunities and challenges in Facade Renovation and Retrofits, with a focus on NYC. 

Local Law 97 will increasingly levy fines on developers and owners who are not retrofitting older buildings to make them more energy efficient, but the capital expenditures needed to complete these complex projects are vast, and the path to a return on these investments is not always clear. 

Hosted at Brickworks New York Design Studio, we’ll hear from an interdisciplinary panel bringing financial, municipal, owner, and designer perspectives to bear on a thorny issue at the center of NYC's built environment future. 

To achieve the state's goal of carbon-neutral building stock by 2050, the lion's share of the work falls on 85% of that building stock which is already built today, bringing legacy buildings into the twenty-first century. 

Moderator:

Michael Ingui is a Partner at Baxt Ingui Architects, located in NYC. Baxt Ingui is a highly collaborative architectural design firm that consists of a number of talented architects and teams, most of which are also Certified Passive House Designers. Michael is active in the Passive House community, speaking at many national and international conferences. The team at Baxt Ingui has extended their collaborative efforts by opening their homes during construction to teach architects, tradespeople, homeowners, and developers to integrate better building techniques.

Panelists:

Chris Benedict is a licensed Architect in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Washington D.C. She is a graduate of the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Cooper Union in New York City. Before starting her own architectural firm in 1995 she managed retail, commercial, and residential projects for four architectural firms in New York City. Chris is a sought-after public speaker and has presented her projects nationally. She teaches about energy efficiency and sustainable practices to Architects, Engineers, students, and Contractors.

Free tickets are available until Wed April 26th at 12p ET.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Thin Brick for Precast Applications - Design Considerations

Brick and concrete are two of the oldest building materials known to man, with each being used since ancient times to create structures that are both magnificent and enduring. Brick facing has become a favorite option among precast applications because of the almost unlimited variety of colors, textures and finishes that can be achieved. This program will review system benefits and design considerations, as well as specific techniques used to manufacture thin brick and precast for these special applications that will aid the designer in realizing the highest performance and aesthetics expectations.

This program will review code and standard requirements relating to thin brick specification for embedding into precast panels. Information related to life cycle and environmental impacts, as well as management of water penetration is also presented.

Learning Objectives:

• Review physical property and tolerance requirements of ASTM C 1088 for thin brick units.
• Compare recommendations within PCI specifications for thin brick with ASTM C 1088 requirements.
• Identify characteristics of thin brick faced precast that result in enhanced aesthetics, resilience, quality and economy.
• Apply design and specification best practices that promote design flexibility and optimal appearance.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Thin Brick for Precast Applications - Design Considerations

Brick and concrete are two of the oldest building materials known to man, with each being used since ancient times to create structures that are both magnificent and enduring. Brick facing has become a favorite option among precast applications because of the almost unlimited variety of colors, textures and finishes that can be achieved. This program will review system benefits and design considerations, as well as specific techniques used to manufacture thin brick and precast for these special applications that will aid the designer in realizing the highest performance and aesthetics expectations.

This program will review code and standard requirements relating to thin brick specification for embedding into precast panels. Information related to life cycle and environmental impacts, as well as management of water penetration is also presented.

Learning Objectives:

• Review physical property and tolerance requirements of ASTM C 1088 for thin brick units.
• Compare recommendations within PCI specifications for thin brick with ASTM C 1088 requirements.
• Identify characteristics of thin brick faced precast that result in enhanced aesthetics, resilience, quality and economy.
• Apply design and specification best practices that promote design flexibility and optimal appearance.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Basics of Brickwork Detailing

Water penetration is responsible for many of the problems encountered in masonry walls today. The successful performance of a masonry wall depends on limiting the amount of water penetration and controlling any water that does enter the wall system. Water penetration resistance and control in brick veneer is the focus of this presentation. The concept behind the ‘brick veneer drainage wall’ is discussed in detail, as well as, the proper materials to specify in order to maximize a wall's water penetration resistance. The various elements and materials which make up a building are in a constant state of motion. All building materials expand and contract due to changes in temperature; some materials move with changes in moisture content. Each building material also changes dimensions due to stress and some materials tend to flow when subjected to sustained loads. These major causes of movement: thermal, moisture, deflection and creep, along with the proper way to control these movements are the focus of this presentation.

Other topics included in this presentation are --

• Workmanship: What to expect from the mason.

• Airspaces: Why is the airspace so important and what are the minimum requirements for proper performance.

• Colorless Coatings: When should they be used? Are they always effective?

• Flashing and Weepholes: Which types are most effective?

• Expansion Joints, Control Joints, Building Expansion Joints: Is there really a difference, or is it just semantics.

• Joint Spacing: Is there an appropriate ‘Rule of Thumb’ - or can such a rule lead to cracking?

• Compressible Fill: Where should it be used and why.

• Shelf Angle Details: What must occur at shelf angles to allow for the expected movements?

 Presenter: Al Higgins

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Introduction to Thin Brick Systems

One of the new developments in construction is the increased use of thin veneer systems. Clay brick is a perfect fit for these types of installations. We will discuss basic wall detailing and construction. There are multiple combinations of materials to use in a thin brick wall. We will minimize the confusion and give you a clear and concise way to achieve a sound thin brick wall. Topics to be covered include :

Manufacturing

We will look at the way in which thin brick are made and how this affects their use. Certain processes are better suited for different types of installations.

Installation

As mentioned previously, thin brick can be installed in a variety of ways. We will examine all options and give the positives and negatives with each.

Cost and Estimation

There is some misinformation on the actual cost of a thin brick wall. We will look at the special concerns related to thin brick and show you an accurate comparison with other walls to allow you and your owner to make an informed decision.

Life Cycle / Durability

There has been some concern with regards to the life cycle of these thin veneer walls. We will also discuss real world expectations for these systems.

Learning Objective 1:

Identify the environmental benefits of thin clay brick.

Learning Objective 2:

Discuss potential cost saving related to the use of thin brick when compared to face brick.

Learning Objective 3:

Compare and contrast physical properties of thin brick used in adhered veneer assemblies with face brick in anchored veneer applications

Learning Objective 4:

Discuss the various thin brick veneer wall systems and application available including Precast, Tilt-Up, and Adhered Applications and their performance relating to use as an exterior wall system including water penetration resistance and movement.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Eat. Drink. Be social.

Join us for a Summer kick-off on the rooftop of Brickworks Design Studio! Mingle with other local designers and DesignPhiladelphia supporters, while enjoying drinks & light refreshments all while enjoying the sunset view from the top of the city.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com