A few weeks ago a visitor to my AsktheBuilder.com site wanted to know about brick foundations. Karen has an ambitious desire to build a small 900-square-foot house by herself. She is well aware of her ...

This hardy DIY planter is easy to construct. Learn how to build a brick flower bed to create a garden space that’ll withstand the elements and add value to your property. If you’d like to complete a ...

Of all the materials suitable for use in patio construction, brick stands out for its beauty and ease of installation. Depending on the sophistication of your design, it may be possible to build a ...

Text description provided by the architects. Throughout history, the area around the lake of Mjøsa has long traditions with masonry. It has been the home of 25 brickyards and both the railway station ...

The use of brick plays a very important role in the architectural history of the United Kingdom. Construction techniques that involve brick and stone have been in constant progress. In fact, brick ...

Following an extensive restoration, the Brick House, the other half of the architect’s famous Glass House, is once again receiving visitors. The architect Philip Johnson covered the small guesthouse ...