Designing with Innovating Architectural Blocks for Buildings

There are many masonry options for the architect today. Besides standard cmu there are prefaced and pre-finished products that do not require additional coatings, but provide a beautiful aesthetic and performance characteristics, both for interior and exterior projects. These products include:  Glaze CMU glazed masonry units, Ground Face units, Filled and Polished Units, Shot Blasted Textured Units, Acoustical sound-absorbing units, Limestone masonry units, and Drycast Veneers. In addition, because of its modular nature, different concrete masonry units can be combined within the same wall to achieve variations in texture, pattern, and color. Because of its durable nature, and use of less embodied energy, masonry is a very environmentally friendly building product. Masonry offers a variety of different facial applications that can greatly enhance the decorative appearance of the building.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Learn about the proper ways to detail a masonry building to prevent moisture intrusion and mold development.
• Learn about acoustical cmu which is used specifically to control loud volume areas. Also, participants will learn about the acoustical benefits of standard cmu.
• Learn about the different architectural masonry products that are available, and the importance in selecting the right products, for the best building assembly system.
• Learn about the sustainable benefits of cmu, including resiliency, potential carbon sequestration, and energy performance in a building. All of these attributes can positively contribute to LEED accreditation.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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