This seminar aims to give architects and designers an expanded knowledge of brick types and their corresponding brick making processes, a brief description of brick architecture through historic examples, and further facts pertaining to the sustainability credentials of clay bricks. It also explains deeper into further design considerations when specifying bricks that affect the appearance of a façade/structure such as the importance of movement joints.
The seminar also covers but not limited to:
- How to narrow down the choices of bricks suitable for geographical or conservation areas
- How the mortar colour and joint profile can change the overall appearance of the build
- The importance of movement joints and what materials to use to fill movement joints
- How the use of bond patterns and specials can be used to great effect in the overall finish of the building
- Statutory & regulatory compliance
- Health & safety and wellbeing
- Sustainable architecture and construction
- Inclusive environments
- Product applications and usage
- Long term maintenance
- Fire safety
As Britain’s Brick Specialists, Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC unites the best in clay traditions. The Group represents seven of the most recognised premium brands across the UK and Europe: Blockleys, Carlton, Charnwood, Floren.be, Freshfield Lane,...
