clay bricks

The many types of bricks

By Lisa McDonald / May 3, 2019

A brick is more than just a small red clay building unit—it could be sand lime, concrete, or fly ash as well. Learn about some of the materials commonly used to create bricks, and find out how bricks could be built to better withstand extreme weather.

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Color, eclectic design dominate Brick in Architecture Awards

By Faye Oney / August 3, 2018

The Brick Industry Association recently announced the winners of the 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards. Check out the Best in Class winners and watch a video of these inspiring brick designs.

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Cigarette butts mixed with asphalt create new pavement material

By Faye Oney / August 25, 2017

A research team may have solved the cigarette butt litter problem. By mixing discarded cigarette butts with asphalt concrete, they produced a material that can handle heavy traffic and reduce the urban heat island effect.

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Brick in Architecture Awards illustrate aesthetic importance of clay brick

By Faye Oney / July 25, 2017

The Brick Industry Association recently announced its 2017 Brick in Architecture Awards Competition winners. Check out how designers used clay bricks to create beautiful structures and landscapes.

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Register for Clay 2011

By / February 25, 2011

Registration is now open for Structural Clay Products Division Meeting 2011. Clay 2011 is scheduled for May 3-4,
2011 in Gettysburg, Penn.

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SCP meeting registration coming soon

By / February 8, 2011

The Structural Clay Products Division meeting is scheduled for May 3-4, 2011 in Gettysburg, Penn. The 2-day event will offer two plant tours and presentations from attendees.

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[Division Event] Structural Clay Products Division Meeting

By / December 9, 2010

Structural Clay Products Division MeetingMay 2-4, 2011Gettysburg, PA USA The 3-day event will offer two plant tours and presentations from attendees.Keep up to date on all the details at the…

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