Ideas and Inspirations
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New Home Ideas
Achieving French provincial with brick, mortar and a little panache
As the name implies, a French provincial home—be it a cottage or chateau—derives its color palettes from the French countryside. Hues of blue, like the French sky and subtle earth tones of the forests blend to create a soft painterly effect that is both elegant and...
A traditional brick home is already an American classic
Right across the street from the amazing European villa we featured in the previous post, is a this traditional brick home. It's relatively new construction, but with Rustic Village brick and matching pavers, it's already a classic. And it's just one more great...
Planned community demonstrates impressiveness and versatility of brick homes
Upscale communities most often have builder requirements. Jefferson Wood, a planned community in Greensboro, NC, has requirements for all homes to utilize a certain percentage of brick...which says a great deal about brick! Despite the prerequisites for building...
Hardscapes and Paving
Historic West Bottoms has a historic stormwater management plan with 3.4 acres of StormPave™
In a lush new green space created during the project, runoff from rooftops and buildings flows to a bioswale and bioretention area surrounded by park-like landscape features that include a trail and native trees, shrubs, and grasses. StormPave™ water permeable pavers make they hardscaping a lot greener, too.
Two dogs, a baby, and a patchy lawn? Try synthetic turf and clay pavers
In a storied and architectually significant neighborhood, Pine Hall Brick Rumbled® Pavers merge with some modern aesthetics vastly improve a backyard in need of some TLC. (All photos courtesy Hans Kalkofen.)Hans Kalkofen and Eric Hanson are owners of Garden’s Edge...
“Jake” of all trades rehabs a narrow sloping courtyard with terraced paver patio
A terraced paver patio is key to making the most of a sloping, narrow yard of a home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. And it demnstrates the importance of thoughtful design to enhance beauty and function. (All photos courtesy Jake Grevenstuk.)Jake Grevenstuk’s Instagram handle...
Planning and Design
Clay pavers are perfect for exterior makeover
Landscaping is a makeover this is a cost-efficient investment in home value. It also enhances enjoyment of your outdoor living space. Walkways, driveways and steps using clay pavers are as practical as they are beautiful. The homeowner wanted better curb appeal for...
Authenticity: brick fits the consumer trend
Green Industry Pros reports that after almost a century, Pine Hall Brick Company is re-introducing itself with a new logo, a new website and a new focus on the benefits of brick construction to today’s building professionals and consumer audience, as well. The...
Nothing like the real thing
Exploring social media sites like Pinterest and Houzz will spark your imagination for creating enchanting outdoor spaces, but when it comes to making decisions about bricks and pavers, it really helps to get a closer look at the materials you will actually be using in...
DIY Corner
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Project Spotlight
Best in Class – One Loudoun Plaza
One Loudoun Plaza Our second Best In Class winner, One Loudoun Plaza was awarded the highest honor in Paving and Landscaping category. A mixed-use community in Ashland, Virginia, One Loudoun Plaza hosts a variety of entertainment and dining options for the...
Best in Class – Shelbyville Fire Station #2
Since 1989, the Brick Industry Association has sponsored one of the country's most prestigious architectural award programs - the Brick in Architecture Awards. As the only national association to represent both manufacturers and distributors, BIA is the authority in...
Reidsville brick sculptor, Brad Spencer, brings a slice of history to Gastonia
Brad Spencer is a brick sculptor based out of Reidsville, NC. One of his works, The Common Thread, can be seen in Gastonia, North Carolina. Initially, when he was approached, his clients requested a sculpture of any medium for the proposed fountain in the new...