Lunch will be provided.

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

Achieving Optimum Envelope Performance with Ceramic Rainscreen Facades

SK1N is an adaptive building envelope solution suitable for installation on walls of new and existing buildings. Ceramic rainscreens are a versatile façade cladding option that combine generations of building science knowledge with the proven durability and beauty of fired ceramics. The result is an advanced cladding that can makes significant contribution to a high-performance building envelope. This program reviews how resilient, maintenance free ceramic rainscreens, made from natural and recycled materials minimize water penetration, resist fire, benefit project schedules and achieve energy efficiency requirements.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify common components of ceramic rainscreen assemblies and their functions

2. Describe how ceramic rainscreens achieve superior water penetration resistance.

3. Discuss how the attributes of ceramic rainscreens contribute to important aspects of highperformance envelope design, such as project schedule, fire resistance and environmental impact

4. Review strategies for meeting energy code requirements with ceramic rainscreen systems.

Credit

1 AIA LU/HSW

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

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

Protective Treatments for Masonry

Join us for an insightful presentation exploring the effects of water on masonry architecture and how to protect against it. This session will examine different types of masonry water repellents, comparing their effectiveness and application methods. The program concludes with guidance on treating masonry to protect against non-water-related threats such as oil and graffiti.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand six ways water penetration can damage masonry.

• Distinguish between the two main types of protective treatments.

• Learn how to research and select the appropriate treatments for your project.

• Review general application procedures for protective masonry treatments.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

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

Achieving Optimum Envelope Performance with Ceramic Rainscreen Facades

SK1N is an adaptive building envelope solution suitable for installation on walls of new and existing buildings. Ceramic rainscreens are a versatile façade cladding option that combine generations of building science knowledge with the proven durability and beauty of fired ceramics. The result is an advanced cladding that can makes significant contribution to a high-performance building envelope. This program reviews how resilient, maintenance free ceramic rainscreens, made from natural and recycled materials minimize water penetration, resist fire, benefit project schedules and achieve energy efficiency requirements.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify common components of ceramic rainscreen assemblies and their functions

2. Describe how ceramic rainscreens achieve superior water penetration resistance.

3. Discuss how the attributes of ceramic rainscreens contribute to important aspects of highperformance envelope design, such as project schedule, fire resistance and environmental impact

4. Review strategies for meeting energy code requirements with ceramic rainscreen systems.

Credit

1 AIA LU/HSW

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

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

Adding Interest with Brick Shapes

One important reason for brick's popularity is its ability to adapt to design criteria. It can be shaped and used in a wide variety of traditional and contemporary detailing: Such as arches to sills, copings, columns and treads. 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. Many applications involve units that are not normally considered to be brick shapes. Increased water penetration resistance, reducing the size of expansion joints, and the proper design of acute angle corners, can all be realized through the use of shapes.

Discussion will focus on increased performance of brickwork through the use of specially designed brick, i.e. arch design and versatility, sloped sills and caps, shelf angle brick, and even brick sculpture. Included will be 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 this presentation are --

Manufacturing

Glen-Gery makes every effort to see that special shapes match the color of the field brick used.

Radial Brick

What is the smallest radius possible without using a special shape?

Corners

Should obtuse angle corners be designed with 8 inch and 4 inch legs or a 6-inch and 2 inch leg?

Standard Brick

Special shapes are unnecessary in many job-specific applications including arches, sills, and caps.

Historical Reference

We often forget that many historical details, that included special shapes, were used for more than just aesthetic reasons.

Sculpture

Brick masonry and its use as sculpture are on the rise. Examples of brick sculpture will be presented and discussed.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Set sail with Brickworks for an unforgettable evening in Baltimore ! As our exclusive guest aboard the Raven, you’ll enjoy a luxurious two-hour sail with breathtaking harbor views, an open bar, and a gourmet meal service.

This private event is your opportunity to network with top industry professionals in an intimate and elegant setting while experiencing Boston from a whole new perspective. The boat will depart promptly at 6:30 PM, so be sure to arrive on time to indulge in this one-of-a-kind experience.

Space is limited—reserve your spot now and join Brickworks for an evening of luxury on the water!

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Event Directions

Boarding Location

Watermark Tours, Charters, Cruises

555 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

The vessel will depart from the dock in front of the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Hotel, located at 555 Light Street. Look for signage for Watermark Tours, Charters, Cruises.

ParkingDiscounted parking vouchers for the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Garage (30 E Lee Street) are available for guests upon check-in at our ticket stand. The garage entrance is on Lee Street, accessible from Light Street.

Once parked, you can walk from the garage entrance directly to the dock area at 555 Light Street.

Additional downtown parking options can be found on the Visit Baltimore website.

Rideshare / Drop-offThe best drop-off location for rideshare and carpool services is the main entrance of the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Hotel at 550 Light Street. Guests can walk directly across to the dock area to board the vessel.

If you have any questions or need further assistance with directions on the day of the event, please call Watermark Tours at (410) 268-7601.

Email: events@glengery.com

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

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

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

Want to see what's in store for Philly's future? You’re invited to Fast Forward Philly 2025 to hear what visions our emerging speakers have of “What’s next for Philadelphia?”

Come join us at Brickworks Design Studio during the DesignPhiladelphia Festival on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, from 6-8pm. Get ready for a night spent with fellow forward thinkers and engaging presentations!

Registration is free online, or pay $5 at the door. For more information about Fast Forward or if you’re interested in presenting, check out our website: fastforwardphilly.blogspot.com

Check out our social media for updates and sneak peeks at this year's presenters: @FastForwardPHL & @aiaphlpea on Instagram. 

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

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

Lunch & Learn:
Brick Product &Technical Specifications

This presentation will elaborate upon the information typically presented in a brick product technical data sheet, using typical Glen-Gery technical data sheets as examples. An overview of frequently encountered American brick standards will be provided. This will be followed by in-depth descriptions of the individual tests reported on in the data sheet, as well as the interpretation and significance of the reported values and their respective limits. You will earn 1 LU/HSW credit for attending. 

This presentation should teach attendees-

• Analyze a typical brick technical data sheet to find physical properties related to brick durability.
• Apply appropriate ASTM brick standards and based on intended use and building application.
• Compare the requirements of “Grade”, “Class”, and “Type” applications within common brick standards.
• Explore how tests used to determine commonly reported brick properties are performed.
• Describe the significance of the reported values and how they relate to product performance.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Ready to strengthen your understanding of steel fabrication with the experts?

Join us on April 17 at Brickworks Design Studio for Steel Fabrication Essentials–a seminar with hands-on experience designed for you to connect and learn. Plus, earn 1.5 LUs!

If you're an architect, engineer, or part of the design community, this event is your chance to gain practical insights into fabrication processes, learn best practices for collaboration, and network with industry professionals.

Save your spot: aisc.org/phillyseminar

Lunch will be provided.

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

Sustainable and Zero Maintenance Porcelain Decks, Rooftops and Pavers for Residential and Commercial Use

Overview of exterior porcelain tiles use for pavers, decking on joist framing, and rooftop pedestal deck areas. Learn the benefits including wind uplift, impact liability, stability, aesthetics, increased lifespan, ease of installation, and eco-friendliness.

HSW Justification:Porcelain tile offers a perfect product to replace wood, plastic, composite and chemically dyed materials in outdoor settings. The materials are LEED & ADA approved and offer a safe exterior surface safe for families and pets with no chemical staining, dyes, or cleaning needed. Products are also Class A fire rated and have achieved 150 MPH+ Wind Up-lift testing.

Learning Objective 1:Learn how to incorporate porcelain tiles into exterior settings to replace wood, dyed, plastic, or composite products

Learning Objective 2:Discover the various settings porcelain tile can be used for exterior surfaces as well as the benefits.

Learning Objective 3:Learn about the green building and product longevity of exterior porcelain tile decks, rooftops, pavers, pools and patios.

Learning Objective 4:Provide insight on safety considerations of reinforcing porcelain for raised use applications on pedestals and deck framing. Also, how to beat Mother Nature - toppling wind and fire concerns.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com