January/February 2008: Table of Contents

Words: Bronzella Cleveland
Masonry Design Magazine

JanuaryFebruary 2008:

Table of Contents

features 

Materials
Bonded By Brick
Pioneering facility combines 18 colleges and universities under one roof
By Douglas J. Ogurek, LEED AP

Spotlight
Designing Relationships
Meeting client goals is how Legat Architects measures success,
one project at a time.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Green Building
Green Building is Big Business
Brick can play an important role in sustainable design.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Technology
Reinforcing an Industry
A look at anchors, fasteners and connectors
By Christopher Bupp

Education
Mason Contractor Certification
How could this help the industry?
By Jeff Buczkiewicz

columns & departments
Letter from the Publisher
Letter from the Editor
Minimizing Masonry Litigation
Industry News
New Products
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