Blocks and bricks
The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Petersen Magazine is published twice a year. 95,000 copies are sent to architects all over the world. In the UK the magazine is distributed as an insert together with Architectural Review. The magazine features articles – based on interviews with architects – covering projects from around the world, using various brick types.
Petersen Brick – situated in the southern part of Denmark – has been run by the same family since its foundation in 1791. The brickworks produces coal-fired bricks in 31 colours and hand-made bricks (Kolumba) in 28 colours. The Kolumba measures 525 x 108 x 37 mm, and was developed in cooperation with Peter Zumthur for the Kolumba Museum in Cologne. Petersen also produces a great many custom made bricks.
This seminar outlines the design and specification considerations, and applicable criteria, to maintain the long-term durability and satisfactory appearance of brickwork. It examines the manufacturing processes and technical properties of different brick types in relation to current standards, and brick, mortar and damp proof course specification together with workmanship and installation issues. It also includes a section on locating movement joints and good practice detailing of architectural brick features, such as recessed and projecting brickwork.
Ibstock is the UK’s largest brick manufacturer with an ever increasing range and diversity of bricks and clay products. It has manufacturing and servicing sites throughout the country. Ibstock’s design and technical teams offer advice on the performance and properties of all products, and can provide creative and cost-effective solutions to any design project. Practical advice is available on a range of issues, including movement joints, brick and mortar specification and architectural details involving special shapes.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes