All brick walls, old and new, are susceptible to deterioration. Exposure to harsh weather, poor construction, and lack of maintenance can all lead to the failure of brick structures. The key to ...

A building’s façade is much more than a pretty face. Exterior cladding plays a dual role as the architecture’s primary aesthetic and the building envelope’s first layer, making it one of the most ...

The scenes of devastation from the Morocco earthquake are both horrifying and grimly familiar. Piles of mud bricks littering whole neighborhoods where homes and businesses once stood. Rescuers walking ...

There is no doubt that buildings have an enormous impact on the environment, with some estimating that they contribute up to 40% of global emissions, split quite evenly between the construction and ...

Let’s play Spot The Difference, urban edition. You’re on West 47th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, a Manhattan neighborhood known for its industrial vibe. Like much of the area, the street is lined with ...

Some residents believe the more than century-old wall in front of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60’s Lincoln Center administration building is a historic landmark, while others who attended ...