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FeaturesDrones In Masonry
Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the January 2017 issue of our sister publication MASONRY Magazine. The use of technology in architecture and even on construction jobsites is sky-rocketing, this story emphasizes the benefits of using drones. We hope you enjoy this story as much the readers of MASONRY did. As one of the oldest trades, masonry is known for its rich history, passionate workers, and beautiful long-lasting structures. However, the industry is currently ...[READ MORE] -
Design ElementsA Monumental Journey: Art & Architecture in Masonry
Words: Megan Rajner Photos: SeedorffMasonry Celebrating a Moment in Time of Great Magnitude “It was a monumental journey. It took us 12 years to get here, but we did arrive.” -Kerry James Marshall, Artist The United States of America is filled with activists. Activists, who not only fight for what they believe in but also commemorate the milestones our country has reached as a people. Amidst the constant controversy in political, economic, and social scenes we see ...[READ MORE] -
Design ElementsMiddlesex Community College Academic Arts Center Lights Up Downtown Urban Historic Area
The town of Lowell, MA, was founded in the 1820s as a mill town and became known as the cradle for the American Industrial Revolution because of its textile mills and factories. Many historical manufacturing buildings were preserved and created into the Lowell National Historical Park.
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FeaturesAIAS FORUM PNW: A Recap
The Architectural Institute for Architecture Students (AIAS) comes together every year in one city during winter break to network, attend informative sessions with other leaders, discuss relevant issues and topics that are related to architecture, interact with the organization’s sponsors, conduct official business for the organization, and much more. Additionally, the new Board of Directors is elected from an established pool of candidates, each candidate had the opportunity to deliver his or her respective speech, ...[READ MORE] -
Design ElementsAmerican Treasures: Whiskey Row
This American Treasure originally ran in the 2017 August issue of MASONRY. Whiskey Row exemplifies the resiliency masonry offers to buildings and structures when used. We hope you enjoy it as much as the readers of MASONRY did.
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Deep Energy Retrofits for Historic Masonry Buildings
Existing buildings offer the greatest opportunity for achieving energy efficiency and reducing the overall building energy use in the U.S. Buildings constructed before 1980 were built to model energy codes that are vastly less stringent than current code requirements.
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Playful Masonry: The LEGO-Inspired Children’s Hospital of Troy, Michigan
Words: Masonry Magazine Staff
Photos: The Masonry Institute of Michigan
The new Children’s Hospital of Troy, Michigan was constructed with a variety of colorful bricks to mimic a LEGO structure, the goal? To create an inviting environment that’s less scary for kids.
