ADDING INTEREST WITH BRICK SHAPES - [Des Moines, IA]

Description:

This program focuses on the use of shapes, not only to increase the

aesthetic quality of brickwork, but also toward accomplishing better

detailing and better performing brickwork. Increased water penetration

resistance, reducing the size of expansion joints, and the proper

design of acute angle corners, can all be realized using shapes.

Included is a discussion on how to reduce the cost of shapes through

individual brick design and considerations of color, size, and bond

patterns. Other topics included in the course are manufacturing,

functions of specific shapes and brick sculpture.

Learning Objectives:

1. Select clay brick shapes to limit water penetration.

2. Summarize information needed to specify and detail brick shapes.

3. Review techniques for manufacturing brick shapes.

4. Demonstrate how the attractiveness of the building is increased by using brick shapes.

Credit:

1 AIA LU/Elective

AIA Course GGSHP22

Format: 1-hr in-person

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.