Key Strategies for Biophilic Design To create spaces that are visually and emotionally appealing, incorporating natural elements within interior spaces is fundamental. Luxury spas often use stone and wood to create calming environments, a principle easil

Creating Space. Two simple words that have been a leading topic of conversation in the building industry for years. Over time, we have seen a number of innovations in cladding materials. (mention of non-masonry materials - cladding) I remember when our op

Spherical Block, LLC and Geopolymer International are working together to develop new concrete technologies and products for the construction industry. These two firms have been approached over the past few years by companies, individuals and investors fr

La Maison Franchère, or the Franchers’ House, stands as a notable relic of stone architecture in Saint-Mathies, a small Quebec town on the edge of the Richelieu River. Unlike the neighboring homes, this towering, two-and-a-half-story mansion immediately c

As technology dominates our daily lives, the yearning to stay connected with the natural world intensifies. This is the essence of the biophilia hypothesis, which posits that humans have an intrinsic affinity for nature. Research supports this, showing th

Natural stone has been a staple in masonry for centuries. Before it was used to transform home and landscape designs on residential properties, it was used for historical buildings and some of the most iconic destinations in the world.

Glen-Gery Corporation, a premier brick manufacturer that is part of Brickworks North America, expanded its Brick Paver Collection with the introduction of its Cityscape Series and Urbanscape Series, two new lines of genuine clay brick pavers. “The new C

This issue’s questions come from an Architect, an Engineer. and a Mason Contractor. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.

In today’s world, people spend many waking hours trying to minimize the adverse effects of stress in their personal and professional lives. It’s now commonplace for techniques like aroma therapy, painting with calming colors and utilizing various types of

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